Mount St. Joseph University Doctor of Physical Therapy students are helping patients improve mobility, confidence, and independence while gaining meaningful clinical experience of their own.
Mount St. Joseph University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students are turning classroom knowledge into real-world impact through the program’s Neuromuscular Rehabilitation course, recently highlighted on Local 12’s What’s Happening in Health segment.
In the course, students work directly with individuals living with neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and multiple sclerosis (MS), helping patients improve mobility, safety, and confidence in everyday activities.
Through hands-on experiences like practicing safe transfers, improving balance, and navigating outdoor walking challenges, students develop essential clinical skills while helping patients build independence and reduce fall risk in daily life.
Over six weeks, students remain paired with the same patients, allowing them to build meaningful connections while tracking progress and adapting treatment approaches over time. For many students, the experience offers an eye-opening introduction to working with individuals facing complex neurological challenges and reinforces the meaningful role physical therapists play in improving quality of life.
The experience reflects the Mount’s commitment to immersive, patient-centered learning. By combining expert faculty mentorship with meaningful clinical opportunities, the DPT program prepares students to become compassionate, skilled physical therapists ready to make a difference.
Recently featured on Local 12’s What’s Happening in Health segment, the course showcases how Mount DPT students gain hands-on experience while helping patients strengthen mobility, confidence, and independence.