{"id":996,"date":"2020-04-22T16:35:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T21:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/?page_id=996"},"modified":"2025-01-16T13:44:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:44:47","slug":"physical-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/preprof\/professions\/physical-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Physical Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Physical therapy improves patients\u2019 physical functions through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, rehabilitation, and patient education. Physical therapists use evidence-based kinesiology, electrotherapy, shockwave modality, exercise prescription, joint mobilization and health education to treats conditions such as chronic or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage, arthritis, gait disorders and physical impairments typically of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological and endocrinological origins.<\/p>\n                                            \n        \n    <div\n        id=\"pre-physical-therapy-at-marshall\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('pre-physical-therapy-at-marshall', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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'text-green' : ''\"\n            id=\"pre-physical-therapy-at-marshall-button\"\n            aria-controls=\"pre-physical-therapy-at-marshall-panel\"\n                    >\n            <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900\">\n                Pre-Physical Therapy at Marshall\n            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"ml-3\">\n                <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                     x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n\n        <div\n            id=\"pre-physical-therapy-at-marshall-panel\"\n            role=\"region\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"pre-physical-therapy-at-marshall-button\"\n            x-show=\"expanded\"\n            x-collapse\n            x-cloak\n        >\n            <div class=\"text-gray-700  bg-white py-6 px-5 styled-list\">\n                \n<p>Marshall University offers a Pre-Physical Therapy pathway for students interested in pursuing physical therapy.\u00a0 The program provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coursework that fulfills prerequisites for entry into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program<\/li>\n<li>Focus on building a strong foundation in the sciences, which are crucial for success in a DPT program<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated academic advising for students pursuing a career in physical therapy<\/li>\n<li>Guidance on course selection, preparation for applying to Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs and understanding the physical therapy profession<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"undergraduate-course-work-2\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('undergraduate-course-work-2', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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These courses include subjects such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anatomy and Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Biology<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry<\/li>\n<li>Physics<\/li>\n<li>Psychology<\/li>\n<li>Statistics<\/li>\n<li>Exercise Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.marshall.edu\/undergraduate\/programs-az\/science\/preparation-professional-careers-health-care-professions\/\">Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog<\/a> for accurate course offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Some of these clubs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-Physical Therapy Club<\/strong> &#8211; Aims to expose students to information about career opportunities and to assist students with the graduate program application processes.\u00a0 The Pre-Physical Therapy Club participates in fundraising, recruitment, and community service activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Health Science Club &#8211; <\/b><\/strong>A broader organization that supports students in various health-related fields, including physical therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore various student clubs and organizations related to pre-physical therapy on <a href=\"https:\/\/herdlife.marshall.edu\/\">HerdLink<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"doctor-of-physical-therapy-dpt-program-at-marshall-4\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('doctor-of-physical-therapy-dpt-program-at-marshall-4', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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The DPT program is a 3-year professional doctoral program that includes clinical training and prepares graduates for licensure and practice in the field of physical therapy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admissions Requirements<\/strong>: In addition to completing the pre-requisite coursework, prospective DPT students must apply to the program, often requiring:\n<ul>\n<li>A competitive GPA.<\/li>\n<li>Observation hours in physical therapy settings.<\/li>\n<li>Letters of recommendation.<\/li>\n<li>GRE scores (if required).<\/li>\n<li>Personal statements or interviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"early-assurance-scholars-program-5\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('early-assurance-scholars-program-5', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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In addition, each program has its own eligibility, requirements and process for application, and there are continuing obligations once you are accepted into a program.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/early-assurance\/\">Early Assurance Programs<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/Marshall-Medical-Professions-Pathways-flier.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button green \">\n\t\t<span>Start Your Pathway (PDF)<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more specific details about the pre-physical therapy track and application to the DPT program, contact the College of Science advisor:<br \/>\n<div class=\"marsha-row flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6 py-6 border-b border-gray-100\"><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-1\/6 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-200x300.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/leonardp-1.jpg 800w\" alt=\"http:\/\/Tricia%20Agnello\" class=\"rounded-lg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-3\/4 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0 entry-content\"><div class=\"text-xl font-semibold uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/profile\/tricia-agnello\/\">Tricia Agnello<\/a><\/div><div class=\"mt-3 mb-4\"><div class=\"font-semibold mb-1\">Student Services Specialist<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/staff\/\" rel=\"tag\">COS Staff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/cos-student-services\/\" rel=\"tag\">COS Student Services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/directory\/preprof\/\" rel=\"tag\">Pre-Professional Advising<\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M172.268 501.67C26.97 291.031 0 269.413 0 192 0 85.961 85.961 0 192 0s192 85.961 192 192c0 77.413-26.97 99.031-172.268 309.67-9.535 13.774-29.93 13.773-39.464 0zM192 272c44.183 0 80-35.817 80-80s-35.817-80-80-80-80 35.817-80 80 35.817 80 80 80z\"><\/path><\/svg>Science Building 267<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>304-696-3476<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-200 fill-current h-5 w-5 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:tricia.agnello@marshall.edu\">tricia.agnello@marshall.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/preprof\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button button--secondary \">\n\t\t<span>Prepare for Health Care Professions with the College of Science<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physical therapy improves patients\u2019 physical functions through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, rehabilitation, and patient education. 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