UF Physical Therapy
Welcome to the department of Physical Therapy at the College of Public Health and Health Professions! Established in 1958, the Department of Physical Therapy consists of a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.

Fast Facts
100% of DPT graduates find employment after completing their degree
$11.3 million dollars in grant funding
5 community engagement activities across the curriculum
Our Graduate Programs
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy
The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program provides the required education necessary for graduates to take the professional license examination and embark on a professional career in physical therapy.

PHD IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Neuromuscular Plasticity
Rehabilitation science is a diverse and expanding discipline that encompasses both basic and applied aspects of health science and services. The Rehabilitation Science (RSD) program embraces the wide range of disciplines, supporting the view that by working together we can advance human health.

PT Equal Access Clinic
Every Thursday from 4-8 p.m.
Free Physical Therapy Services
Established in 1958, the Department of Physical Therapy consists of a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.

News
MBI Accelerator Program awards $1.1M across 23 new research projects
Projects led by PHHP faculty are among the two dozen neuroscience projects to receive seed funding.
Leadership message: Department of Physical Therapy
At the Department of Physical Therapy, students are instilled with a commitment to health promotion and preventive care along with a belief in the right of each individual to have…

Study explores pathways that fuel muscle wasting in pancreatic cancer
Researchers have identified inflammatory pathways that drive diaphragm muscle wasting in pancreatic cancer.
A bittersweet connection: Robert and Denny’s journey with Duchenne muscular dystrophyÂ
A father’s invention helps advance research for his own son and others with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

PT Calendar
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Feb 21
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UF DPT Open House
9:30am to 12:30pm
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Feb 26
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Mar 12
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Mar 27
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20th Annual NMPT Symposium
All Day
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Mar 28
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20th Annual NMPT Symposium
All Day
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Apr 09
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RSD Seminar – What a pain! – Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeida
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Apr 23
Message From the Chair
Dr. Krista Vandenborne
Established in 1958, the Department of Physical Therapy consists of a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.
