Spotlights Posts for Spotlights The Future of Occupational Therapy Slagle Lecturer and OT Professor Ellen Cohn on the trends forcing change. A Hidden Problem Nutrition Professor Paula Quatromoni talks to HBO's Real Sports about athletes and eating disorders. Aphasia Attitudes Elizabeth Hoover’s research highlights gap between how people with aphasia and their caregivers view the condition “Getting Real about Social Determinants of Health” Meredith E. Drench Lecture presented by healthcare quality and improvement expert Dr. Donald Berwick. Collaborative Care Interprofessional curriculum models real-world teamwork Making a Habit of Exercise A five-year study aims to revolutionize Parkinson’s treatment Voice for Change Leslie E. Grant (Sargent ’76) dedicated her life to advancing the careers—and health—of women and people of color. A PT Pioneer O. Jeanne d’Arc Mayo’s (Sargent '54) trailblazing career led to college athletics. The Problem Solvers OT and engineering students find common ground in the creation of custom 3-D printed assistive devices Better Treatment with Big Data Data analytics allow physical therapists at BU's Ryan Center to optimize treatment approaches. Going Strong in Old Age Understanding sarcopenia and frailty may provide the key to healthier aging for all Mixing Therapy and Play A month-long intervention improves children’s communication skills—and provides valuable clinical experience to graduate students. Confidence Matters Understanding the physical and emotional changes of weight loss may help improve patients’ health—one step at a time. Weighted Walking Kerri Graber (’17,’19) developed a practicum project to alleviate pelvic drop by exercising weak hip muscles. Tomorrow’s Professors Communication sciences educators and researchers are in short supply nationwide. Sargent aims to change that. Spotlights navigation ← Previous Next →
