Artificial intelligence is actively transforming every aspect of modern life, and such advances are reshaping neuroscience as well. For example, AI is enabling researchers to analyze an abundance of data in new and innovative ways, furthering our understanding of how the brain functions beyond a laboratory setting. This fall, those innovations will take center stage […]
Megan Balani serves in a central support role for students in the Department of Physical Therapy as Program Manager. She oversees student course evaluations, disseminates program-wide communications, and plans and manages a variety of annual events, including student orientation, milestone celebrations, and other program activities throughout the year. She also supports compliance with accreditation and […]
This project aims to develop a novel composite digital endpoint tailored to integrate synchronous digital measures of pain and gait patterns in daily life. The project will employ a patient-centered approach within the Verification, Analytical Validation, Usability Validation, and Clinical Validation (V3+) framework. During the UG3 phase, the project will focus on technology selection and […]
The Department of Physical Therapy presented at the annual American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, held in Houston this year. Faculty delivered symposiums, platform, and poster presentations, showcasing the impactful and innovative work from the department. During the event, many faculty were recognized for their contributions to the profession: Franchino Porciuncula, James Cavanaugh, Jenna […]
Calling all Sargent physical therapy alumni, please join us for an alumni networking event at the APTA combined sections meeting this February. Thursday, February 13, 20257:00pm – 9:00pm CSTMeeting Room 335 AHilton Americas-Houston1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010 Check out the schedule of all Sargent Physical Therapy Programming at APTA CSM.
(1/6/2025, NBC Today) Expert Quote: “A treadmill generally demands more of the body when walking and even more so when running,” says Chris Barucci, a physical therapist and certified strength and condition specialist at the Boston University Physical Therapy Center. “Meanwhile, there are no impact forces on the body with an elliptical ‘as the feet […]
The Boston University Physical Therapy Center (BUPTC) was awarded the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) of Massachusetts Clinician Research Award on November 16, 2024 at the annual APTA MA meeting. This talented group of exceptional clinicians collaborated with Sargent clinical and research faculty, resulting in substantial contributions to the science underpinning physical therapy practice. Through […]
(9/4/2024, Electronic Specifier) Earlier this year researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Services tested a soft, wearable robot to assist a person living with Parkinson’s walk without freezing. Read the full article.
Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Hill’s current research focuses on the validity and responsiveness utility of standardized outcome measures in individuals with spinal cord injury. She has spent the majority of her career with this population in the VA system; therefore her particular interest is that of veteran health outcomes related to physical therapy. Other […]