DPT Students Put Theory into Practice

Doctor of Physical Therapy students participate with community health screenings across the city of Scranton.

From left: Rachna Saxena, D.C.H., public health coordinator, city of Scranton; Jessica Rothchild, D.P.T., Scranton city council member and graduate of the Physical Therapy Program at The University of Scranton; DPT students Eric Barthett ’20, Sayville, New York; Amanda Kinback ’20, Factoryville; Jessica Book, Bellefont Park; Taylor Baloga, Dupont; and Jake Sacher ’20, Florham Park, New Jersey; and Jennifer Schwartz, D.P.T., faculty specialist, physical therapy.

From left: Rachna Saxena, D.C.H., public health coordinator, city of Scranton; Jessica Rothchild, D.P.T., Scranton city council member and graduate of the Physical Therapy Program at The University of Scranton; DPT students Eric Barthett ’20, Sayville, New York; Amanda Kinback ’20, Factoryville; Jessica Book, Bellefont Park; Taylor Baloga, Dupont; and Jake Sacher ’20, Florham Park, New Jersey; and Jennifer Schwartz, D.P.T., faculty specialist, physical therapy.

University of Scranton Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students participated with the city of Scranton’s “Wellness at Your Doorstep” program, which provides health screening and community resource information at Scranton residencies and community organizations. At a recent “Wellness” event at Adams High-Rise Apartments, DPT students conducted the fall risk assessments and took health screenings of participants.