Once a homeless kid, then in foster care. Up next: a USC doctoral program
As a child, Mich Hamlin lived on the streets with his parents. Next month, he enters USC’s physical therapy program.
USC physical therapists treat soldiers at military bases across the country
Three Trojans find more autonomy in the military, where they are the first line of defense when injuries occur.
Shorter strides, faster walking, regular falls: the difficulties of dealing with Parkinson’s
With physical therapy — and weekly boxing classes — one man found the footing to hold off his mental and physical decline because of the neurological disease.
Stroke survivor finds new calling as USC volunteer
David Karchem was a software developer until a stroke changed his life. Now he’s focusing on building a community for stroke survivors.
Chronic pelvic pain affects millions, but not much is known about it
USC researcher gets National Institutes of Health grant to advance his study of the disorder.
A potential new way for physical therapists to treat stroke survivors
USC researchers study the use of non-invasive electrical stimulation to improve mobility.
Breast cancer survivors take their bodies back
A study led by the Women’s Health and Exercise Laboratory at USC helps overweight women get in shape after chemotherapy.
Virtual reality-based rehab system could one day help people with Parkinson’s
Three USC researchers to develop program that would get individuals back on their feet, practicing the walking skills needed to navigate their communities.
Down but not out with multiple sclerosis
A mailer for USC’s Optimal Living program lands on a woman’s doorstep one day and changes her life.
More physical therapy isn’t always better for stroke patients
Hours of physical therapy do not necessarily provide better outcomes, USC researcher says.
Partnership keeps USC athletes in play
USC trainers and physical therapists strive to ensure that the university’s players perform at their peak.
From pain to gain: Gift to let USC explore how physical therapy helps torn rotator cuffs
Barbara Fried’s donation of $463,000 will further the research that helped her recover from a painful shoulder injury.
There is life after prostate cancer — in the gym
USC doctoral student tests a 15-week workout regimen for men struggling with the dispiriting side effects of treatment.
It’s a match for a bone marrow donor
Driven by his zeal to help others, a USC physical therapy student donates bone marrow to save a stranger.
Physical therapy volunteers treat more than 100 patients during Costa Rica trip
The group set up clinics, visited health facilities and went door-to-door.
USC division hosts Jacquelin Perry Research Day
The annual event attracts faculty, staff and students to the Health Sciences Campus.
Video game developed at USC lets patients play their way through rehab
Mystic Isle tracks the coordinates of players’ movements, giving therapists valuable data on progress and future sessions.
Gates Foundation grant supports study of brain development in infants
The 18-month project will focus on assessment tools for atypical development.
Squeeze your glutes — and see what happens
An unexpected scientific finding speaks to the interconnected nature of our bodies and brains.
James Gordon observes the evolution of physical therapy
Associate dean challenges the profession to continue strengthening its infrastructure or risk becoming a footnote in history.
Physical therapists use science to stay healthy on the crag
USC duo brings research-based injury prevention to rock climbers.
Trusted mentor accepts association’s top accolade
Lucinda Baker receives Amistad Award for research and mentorship.
In memoriam: Helen Hislop, 84
Helen Hislop, a former chair of the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, died on Nov. 15 in North Carolina.
USC alum acquires presidential powers
Christopher Powers, associate professor in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, has been elected president of the California Physical Therapy Association