New GVSU physical therapy graduates present research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- More than 200 people, including area health professionals, are expected to attend the inaugural Doctoral Physical Therapy Research Day on Thursday, July 12, at Grand Valley State University’s Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Research by new doctoral graduates of Grand Valley’s physical therapy program ranges from the role of physical therapy for patients with Crohn’s Disease and other muscular disorders, to stress fractures in runners, to exercise for shoulder pain.

The presentations will run from noon-5:30 p.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium of the DeVos Center. Media coverage is welcome.

Grand Valley graduated its first doctoral class in April when 34 physical therapy students received terminal degrees.