University to Celebrate 40 Years of Physical Therapy Sept. 27-28

The University of Scranton will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the University's Physical Therapy program Sept. 27-28. Visit this link to register for the celebration. 

Friday, Sept. 27

7-10 p.m.

Welcome Back Mixer at Backyard Ale House

Meet up with your fellow Royals at Backyard Ale House, downtown Scranton's premier craft beer bar and restaurant. 

Saturday, Sept. 28

Noon-1 p.m.

PT Department Tour

Leahy Hall

Tour the University's Department of Physical Therapy with your fellow alumni and friends.

1-4 p.m.

"Managing Shoulder Impingement with Regional Interdependence: Going Beyond Scapular Punches and Sidelying ER," with John Salva, PT, MPT, OCS '98, MPT '99

Leahy Hall, Kane Forum

Cost: $10 donation toward program-specific service trips

This continuing education course will cover evaluation and treatment of shoulder impingement with considerations for regional interdependence. It includes concepts from the Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Primal Foundations. Participants will learn how to identify and treat areas outside the shoulder that contribute to shoulder dysfunction. Exercise prescription will include global stabilization based on developmental milestones and archetypal postures. 

4-5 p.m.

PT Department Tour

Leahy Hall

Tour the University's Department of Physical Therapy with your fellow alumni and friends.

6 p.m.

Cocktails & Dinner

The DeNaples Center, 4th Floor, McIlhenny Ballroom

Cost: $40 per person

Enjoy cocktails, dinner and a keynote address by Angela Stolfi PT '96, MPT '97, DPT '07.