The Department of Physical Therapy & Health Science at Bradley University

09/11/2026

Help us give back to the Bradley community!

Our PT department is excited to support the creation of the new Bradley Campus Clothes Closet! Check out the post above for all the details on how you can get involved✨

Every contribution makes a difference!🤝

08/26/2026

Happy first day of fall semester! All three DPT classes were back in Campustown today and are ready to have a great semester! 🎉

08/11/2026

The Bradley University DPT Class of 2028 is hosting our 1st Inaugural Pickleball Tournament!

📅 September 19, 2026
⏰ Starts at 11:00 AM
📍 Zaleski Recreation Complex
💰 $60/team
🏓 Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Doubles
🏆 $50 RC Outfitters gift card for the winning team!

Registration is limited, so sign up early! Registration closes August 15th.

Most importantly, all funds raised will help support our second-year students in attending the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) this upcoming February. This is an incredible opportunity for our students to learn, network, and grow as future physical therapists.

Grab your partner, bring your competitive spirit, and come play some pickleball with us!

08/01/2026

Dr. Starkey is running for St. Jude kids today! Go Tricia!!!

05/16/2026

🎶✨ FUNKY FRIDAY ✨🎶

Back in 2023, Beat the Funk started with one simple idea…

When people get FUNKY, they get HAPPY. 🕺💃

They laugh louder.
They dance harder.
They let go of stress.
They connect.
They heal.
And in those beautiful moments… the world becomes a better place. ❤️

That’s what Beat the Funk is all about. Making the 🌎 a better place😁

📅 Mark your calendars for October 3rd, 2026 at the Premier Event & Entertainment Center for Beat the Funk 2026: Putting the Funk in Funktion!
Tickets go on sale soon!

🎉 Be sure to like, follow, share our page and check out the Events tab for all of our funky wraparound events leading up to the big night.

So today, crank up the music.
Dance in the kitchen.
Smile at a stranger.
Find your groove.
And help us Keep the Funk Alive. 🎷🔥

The world needs more funky people.

05/15/2026

The DPT class of 2026 is graduating tomorrow! And how do they feel about it....?

05/13/2026

You really do have to see this...🥰

Bradley University Physical Therapy | You Gotta See This

05/06/2026

Wellness in Action !! Our second-year DPT students are grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Wellness in Action initiative, one of the programs within the Glen and Polly Barton Clinic.

Over the course of 8 weeks, students worked in pairs to provide care for firefighters in the Peoria community, building their confidence and clinical skills through real world experience. Throughout this time, students focused on advancing their abilities in treatment intervention and documentation as part of PT 770.

A meaningful experience serving the community while growing as future clinicians. 🚒

05/05/2026

Faculty Spotlight‼️

Dr. Pam Durr had her first national conference presentation this past Saturday with Dr. Kristina Latva at the APTA Acute Care Bridge the Gap Conference. Congratulations on this exciting accomplishment, Dr. Durr!

05/05/2026

A big thank you to Kim Metzloff, PT, CLT-LANA for sharing her experiences and knowledge in treating patients with lymphedema. Our program values the clinicians who share their clinical expertise with our students in the classroom and the clinic!!