New Opportunities in Athletic Training
Recruitment is underway for the master of science in athletic training. Students will benefit from the new program's synergy with other departments across KU Medical Center.
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100+
annual papers, symposia & workshops conducted by faculty & students at conferences
Department Research Themes
Programs are based at the University of Kansas Medical Center, a premier academic medical center in Kansas City, Kansas. Our students learn from accomplished clinicians and scientists at the forefront of advancing knowledge in health care.
Lifestyle Interventions to Maximize Healthy Behavior (LIMB)
The following labs in our department are active in LIMB research: SleepWell, Health Exercise and Aging Lab (HEAL), Lab for Advanced REhab Research in Simulation (LARRS), Research in Exercise and Cardiovascular Health (REACH) Lab, Vestibular and Balance Rehab (STABILITI) Lab and the Environmental Heat Stress Laboratory.
Neurorehabilitation or Pain Research
Researchers in the following labs are leading neurorehabilitation or pain studies: Clinical Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Research (CORR) Lab, Diabetes Research Lab, Neuromuscular Research Lab, Mobility and Falls Lab, Clinical Locomotion and Emerging Virtual Reality (CLEVR) Lab.
Research on Educational Innovations
The Leveraging Education and Research in PT (LEARN PT) Lab promotes excellence and collaboration to optimize physical therapy education.
Accreditation and Student Outcomes
The KU doctor of physical therapy program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Learn more.
The doctoral program in rehabilitation science is not subject to CAPTE accreditation and therefore is not accredited by CAPTE.
The KU master of science in athletic training program is currently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Learn more.