Physical Therapy

How Northeastern researchers are using exoskeletons and futuristic devices for everyday mobility

Northeastern graduate Kelley Becherer is a repeat Paralympian — most recently, as a physical therapist

This Northeastern grad taught himself weightlifting and is now competing internationally

How many steps should you be taking a day? ‘There’s certainly nothing special about 10,000,’ a longevity expert says

Feel that buzz? It’s your fitness tracker reminding you to move so you can hit your goal of 10,000 steps a day.

In between teaching and practicing, this Northeastern professor finds time to coach a Boston sled hockey team

Physical therapy professor Luke Brisbin helps out the players on Boston I.C.E. Storm’s adaptive ice hockey team, founded and managed by athletes with physical disabilities.

Physical Therapy faculty, alumni participate in 9th annual Ruck4HIT Cape Cod

Faculty and alumni from Northeastern's Physical Therapy program participated in the 9th annual Ruck4HIT Cape Cod, a 200+ mile relay race through all 15 towns on the Cape.

Yoga shows ‘most improvement’ in restoring brain health in long-term cancer survivors, Northeastern researcher says

For too many cancer survivors, life after treatment is fraught with a decline in cognitive function known as “chemo brain.”

Bouvé researchers awarded TIER 1 grants

Is AI revolutionizing rehabilitation care? This Northeastern expert is digging deep on the issue

How does artificial intelligence and robotic technologies enter the mix in a job that requires such innate and dynamic human qualities?

Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover

“If we were to treat 1,000 people, that would be a ‘slow’ day,” says Northeastern’s David Nolan, who heads the physical therapy team.