USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

NEWS ARCHIVE

09.04.2024

Capturing the Moment

Understanding the art and sports science of breaking (also known as breakdancing) in a new multidisciplinary collaboration at USC. BY MICHELLE McCARTHY WHEN YOU THINK OF OLYMPIC EVENTS, chances are yo

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09.03.2024

A Sympathetic Caregiver

Physical therapist Erica Sigman uses her own experience with thoracic outlet syndrome to successfully treat patients like Alyse Fragosa, who went through years of pain and misdiagnosis until finding t

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08.21.2024

Division faculty members recognized with California Physical Therapy Association publication awards

Four faculty members from the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy will be recognized with publication awards at the CPTA Annual Awards Conference, taking place at the end of September

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08.09.2024

Readying Team USA Volleyball for Paris

While gaining valuable experience with wearable tech and sports science data, eight USC graduate students from the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy helped USA Volleyball’s senior nati

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08.06.2024

Guide Dog Whisperer

When not studying for her doctor of physical therapy, Sarah Low DPT '26 spends time training guide dogs for a life of service.

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07.19.2024

New Grant Will Help Implement Early Identification of Developmental Challenges

USC researcher Stacey Dusing plans to train healthcare providers, help screen for adverse childhood events and standardize infant early detection practices across hospitals and clinics.

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05.09.2024

Onto the Next Chapter

Once a physical therapy assistant at a corrections facility, Morgan Boyd aims to use her new DPT degree to treat underserved communities. BY YASMINE GRIMBLE MCG ’16 FOR MORGAN BOYD DPT ’24, th

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05.08.2024

The Dream Chaser

Phillip Garcia overcomes the odds and self-doubt to fulfill a personal mission. BY DANIEL P. SMITH AS A TEEN, PHILLIP GARCIA DPT ’24 observed the positive impact of physical therapy firsthand. A

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05.07.2024

Juliet’s Second Chapter

Graduate Juliet Moore aims to use her doctoral degree to study the impacts of exercise and hormone therapy for transgender individuals undergoing gender-affirming care. BY MICHELLE McCARTHY JULIET M

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05.06.2024

A New Legacy

A first-generation graduate, Jessica Portillo Cuellar aims to spread the word about the physical therapy profession to students in her hometown.

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