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Prof. Moh Malek to present May 13 seminar on the effect of prenatal arsenic exposure on skeletal muscle functionOn Thursday, May 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Moh Malek will discuss how prenatal exposure to arsenic adversely affects offspring skeletal muscle function. This event is presented by CURES, Wayne State's Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors.
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Board of Governors recognizes physical therapy professor Joseph A. Roche for contributions to COVID-19 researchEugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Joseph A. Roche is one of five professors being presented with a 2021 WSU Board of Governors Faculty Recognition Award. He is being honored for his research work and the publication of four papers, including one directly related to COVID-19.
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Recent PT grad Lyndsey Crosbie ’20 builds advocacy for her new industry“We love second-career students because they bring different viewpoints than those who come to us straight from undergrad,” said Assistant Clinical Professor and Program Director Kristina Reid. “Lyndsey’s experience working in the business world helped her mentor classmates and succeed with her APTA involvement.”
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Erin Edwards, Yi-Ling Hu win at 2021 WSU Graduate Research SymposiumDPT student Erin Edwards earned 1st place in three-minute thesis and 3rd place in poster presentation, and MOT student Yi-Ling Hu earned 1st place in platform presentation.
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DPT student Bana Odeh aims for inclusivity alongside her degree“Bana is very passionate in a thoughtful and purposeful way,” said DPT Program Director and Assistant Clinical Professor Kristina Reid. “As we worked together, we came to recognize that students need to feel a better sense of belonging from the time of admission — we shouldn’t wait until the first day of class. It is challenging to learn when you don’t feel comfortable, and we can help make a difference.”
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Pandemic Warriors: How WSU Applebaum is helping during COVID-19From the earliest days of the pandemic through the vaccination rollout and beyond, WSU Applebaum faculty, students and alumni have rallied. Because much of our work takes place behind the scenes, here's a look at just a few of the ways every program in the college is involved with our community’s coronavirus response.
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Physical Therapy Prof. Nora Fritz featured by National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyListen in as Dr. Fritz discusses the importance exercise when it comes to quality of life for those with MS.
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Prof. Moh Malek invited back to lead another statistics workshop in Graduate School's professional development seriesEugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Moh Malek will teach a three-session workshop, "Advanced Statistics and SPSS Workshop 2.0" related to regression analyses in March.
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Upcoming workshop will broaden interprofessional experience for WSU Applebaum studentsOn Jan. 26 and 28, 2021, nearly 300 students from across WSU Applebaum will participate in a virtual workshop that has been carefully designed to cover various IPE core competencies including roles and responsibilities, values and ethics, communication and cultural competence.
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SEEN Magazine: How Drs. Joseph and Renuka Roche pinpointed a potential COVID-19 treatmentAt first, Joseph and Renuka (“Ray”) Roche just followed the news about the coronavirus, like everyone else. After all, they’re not epidemiologists. He is a physical therapist. She is an occupational therapist. So to the Roches, back in January, the novel coronavirus landed somewhere between curiosity and concern. It was dinner table talk, mixed in with chatter about how their 6-year-old daughter, Vanya, did at school. At first.
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IPTV program seeks adults age 50+ for virtual health management visitsThe IPTV program is seeking adults age 50 and older to participate. Adults will need a smartphone or computer and should be able to use Zoom or a similar video conferencing program. Please share this opportunity and the documents linked below with anyone 50+ you feel may be interested!
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Instagram takeover: A day in the life of a Wayne State Doctor of Physical Therapy studentFirst-year DPT student Anna Krinke took Wayne State University Instagram stories to give you an inside look at what it's like to study physical therapy in Detroit.
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WATCH: Sara Maher on creating a healthy home officeLearn how ergonomics impact your well-being – plus tips on how to improve your learning and workspace – with Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Care Sciences Chair Sara Maher in this one-hour session provided by WSU's Commission on the Status of Women (COSW).
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APTA: Student Bana Odeh on the PT profession's adaptation to COVID v. minority accommodationsThird-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student and vice president of the class of 2021 Bana Odeh has been an active member in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and serves on both state and national DEI committees in PT. She recently wrote an article for APTA Michigan highlighting how quickly the PT profession was able to accommodate and adapt to COVID-19 in contrast with the historic inability to address and accommodate the needs of minorities in the profession.
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Happily ever after: Nemo and Stacey Niemiec secured more than degrees at WSU ApplebaumThe Wayne State graduates are putting their physical therapy and occupational therapy educations to good use on the West Coast.
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WSU Applebaum Research Day 2020 award winners announcedOn Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences hosted its 17th annual Research Day live on Zoom. The event included a keynote lecture by James Thomas, PT, PhD, of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Motor Control Lab.
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Read all about it: Doctor of Physical Therapy Program publishes fall 2020 e-newsletterA compilation of stories, news and perspectives from the Wayne State Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
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Pivoting during a pandemic Q&A: Marie Eve PepinFind out how this assistant clinical professor is handling the ups and downs of our current reality.
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Pivoting during a pandemic Q&A: Joseph A. RocheFind out how this associate professor is handling the ups and downs of our current reality.
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Pivoting during a pandemic Q&A: Kristina ReidFind out how this assistant clinical professor is handling the ups and downs of our current reality.
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Pivoting during a pandemic Q&A: Nora FritzFind out how this assistant professor is handling the ups and downs of our current reality.
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Pivoting during a pandemic Q&A: Andrew MoulFind out how this assistant clinical professor is handling the ups and downs of our current reality.
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Pivoting during a pandemic Q&A: Sara MaherFind out how this associate clinical professor is handling the ups and downs of our current reality.
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Pivoting during a pandemic: How the coronavirus has affected PT facultyFirsthand insight from six physical therapy faculty members about how they and their teams kept moving forward as the world slowed down.
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Wayne State PT student one of 15 chosen for national mentorship programFor the second year in a row, a Wayne State Doctor of Physical Therapy student was selected for the highly competitive Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT) mentorship program. Michael Fowler, who expects to graduate from the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences this year, earned a spot in the 2020 program.