UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology

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The Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is turning 50 years old! We are hosting a 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Moloney Hall of the Meehan Student Center. Please save the date and join us to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future! Alumni, faculty, staff, and current students are all welcome!

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It has been a very busy end to the semester and academic year! We have more posters and presentations from our DPT Student Showcase in May!

Congratulations to the DPT Class of 2026! We wish you the very best and are excited to see what you will bring to the profession.

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for the Exercise Science program at University of Massachusetts Lowell. It is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).

This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, adminsitration, students, alumni, and stakeholders who continue to prepare future leaders in health, fitness, and clinical exercise science.

Importantly, this accreditation ensures that UMass Lowell graduates remain eligible to sit for ACSM certification exams beyond 2027 — helping provide a direct pathway to nationally recognized professional credentials.

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this accomplishment and to the continued excellence of the program!

Calling all University of Massachusetts Lowell and alumni, current students, families, and supporters — this is an incredible opportunity to give back while taking part in a truly unique experience. The Joseph Dorsey Scholarship Fund is hosting a special fundraising auction featuring the chance to tour Jay Leno’s legendary garage, with proceeds directly supporting scholarships for students in UMass Lowell’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science programs. These scholarships help current and future students pursue careers in healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness, and human performance while easing the financial burden of graduate and undergraduate education. Whether you’re a proud alum, a current student, a parent, or someone who believes in supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, your participation can make a meaningful impact! Check out the auction and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eqene4nw

On May 1st we held our annual DPT Student Showcase which highlighted the experiences our Year 2 and Year 3 Doctor of Physical Therapy students have engaged in over the past year. The students' posters and presentations were fantastic! We also thank all of our clinical partners that attended the event and interacting with our students.

We were delighted to welcome a special guest speaker, Avi Golden, to our DPT program Thursday. Avi talked about his experience living with aphasia, his rehab journey, and the dozens of disability sports (including some extreme ones!) that he has tried. Thank you Avi! 

Physical Therapy Interventions III Lab recently conducted our annual off-site combined sections aquatics lab hosted by Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital and led by our UML Physical Therapy Alumni and Adjunct Faculty, Dr. Benjamin Kim

Dr. David Cornell recently authored 2 book chapters in the latest edition of 'Introduction to Exercise Science: Scientific Foundations, Methodologies, and Career Opportunities'. Dr. Cornell was the primary author on the 'Exercise Prescription for Health and Sports Performance' chapter and co-author on the 'Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation' chapter.

https://www.routledge.com/Introduction-to-Exercise-Science-Scientific-Foundations-Methodologies-and-Career-Opportunities/McCanlies-Eckerson-Housh-Johnson/p/book/9781032697178