News: Department of Physical Therapy

blood pressure equipment against white background
Campus News |

Formerly called School of Allied Health Sciences, the renamed unit has also launched new department of brain health.

Professor Jennifer Nash poses in front of physical therapy students performing an exam.
People |

Physical therapy became her career of choice because of the opportunity to help people rediscover fun in their lives, and – most importantly – a work-life balance.

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Research |

In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.

Merrill R. Landers demonstrates balance testing equipment
Research |

UNLV researcher making strides in brain research.

Woman sitting in chair reading an iPad
Research |

Posture — not screen time — is biggest factor behind neck and shoulder pain, UNLV study finds.

Maria Barton
People |

Maria Barton, the Allied Health Sciences Alumna of the Year, finds the payoff in helping others.

Holly Lyman
People |

Holly Lyman, the Community Health Sciences Alumna of the Year, builds a Dragon boating tradition to fight cancer.

Merrill Landers works with balance testing equipment
Research |

Physical activity can help protect us from Parkinson’s, researcher Merrill Landers says.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
People |
Rodman was friend to UNLV for more than 30 years supporting academics and community programs.
Beatríz Alcala headshot
People |

Beatriz was a good student but college seemed impossible. Then UNLV and the Millennium Scholarship came along.