We offer an entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy and a post-professional Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Our graduates are acclaimed professionals who help patients overcome the effects of disease, injury, and developmental abnormalities through the use of scientific principles in not only hospitals and clinics, but also in sports medicine, industry, consultation, and research.
"The UAB Department of Physical Therapy has offered outstanding educational programs in physical therapy for more than 35 years, with a top 25 ranking for the past decade." more...
Interview with Patricia Perez, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and a physical therapist in the Outpatient Physical Therapy Department at UAB Hospital.
UAB School of Health Professions and Lakeshore Foundation announce new collaborative partnership for research in rehabilitative science
Congratulations to the UAB DPT students who organized and hosted a very successful 5K and 1 mile run/walk!
Matthew Ford, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, leads study activity on UAB campus
Dr. David Morris, Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, received the Lucy Blair Service Award at the American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference in Baltimore on June 11, 2009. The Lucy Blair Service Award recognizes APTA members whose contributions to the Association have been of exceptional value. Dr. Morris’ many contributions to the Alabama Physical Therapy Association and the APTA Aquatic Section were highlighted. Congratulations, Dr. Morris!