UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy offers an entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy* (DPT) degree.

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

Congratulations to the faculty, staff, and future students at the @utrgv DPT program on achieving candidacy status, the first step toward full accreditation, granted by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

Congratulations to @utrgv's Dr. González for his and his research collaborators' recent publication on Long COVID. Felicidades y bien hecho, @JaimePT13 !

[Jaime Z. González, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, PhD(c) @JaimePT13]

🚀 Published!Thrilled to share our latest research on outcome measures used in Long COVID! I’m so grateful to my co-authors for the opportunity to contribute.
https://t.co/3lQhB9e10G
#LongCovid #PhysicalTherapy #SportsMedPhysios #DPTStudent #COVIDRehab #PTFam

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

Congratulations to @utrgv's Dr. González on his recent publication on Blood Flow Restriction Training. Felicidades y bien hecho, @JaimePT13 !

[Jaime Z. González, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, PhD(c) @JaimePT13]

Exciting news! 🎉 Our latest randomized controlled trialon BFR training is now published!
A huge thank you to my co-authors.
#BFRTraining #Research #UTRGV #DPTStudent #PhysicalTherapy #SportsMedPhysios
https://t.co/dI5nt3TNIm

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

📸 Grateful. Humbled. Inspired.

After an intense and rewarding 3-day candidacy visit from CAPTE at the end of January, there’s no better way to reflect and recharge than with this incredible team. 🙌🏼 🚀💙 And yes, that’s the incomparable Dr. George Davies on our team! #DPT

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

Join us for the 2025 @utrgv Graduate Fair. Faculty representatives from our new DPT program will be there!

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

On this Veterans Day holiday weekend, the @UTRGV Dept. of Physical Therapy extends our deepest gratitude to the brave Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, especially members of our @UTRGV community.

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

#UTRGVDPT

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🎉 We are proud to celebrate Dr. González, our Director of Clinical Education (DCE) & Clinical Associate Professor at @utrgv's developing Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program on his recent successful renewal of both the OCS & SCS board certs. Congratulations, Dr. González!🎉

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🌍🎉 ¡Feliz Día Mundial de la Fisioterapia! 🎉🌍

En UTRGV, estamos emocionados de celebrar este día mientras seguimos desarrollando nuestro nuevo programa de Doctorado en Fisioterapia (#DPT). Nuestra misión es mejorar la atención médica en el Valle del Río Grande (#RGV)! 🧑‍⚕️💪

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🌍🎉 Happy World PT Day! 🎉���

At UTRGV, we're excited to celebrate this day as we continue develop our new #DPT program. Our mission is to advance healthcare in the #RGV & beyond by shaping the next generation of PTs. 🧑‍⚕️💪

Join us! 🌟

#WorldPTDay #UTRGVDPT #PTFam #DPTStudent

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🚨 Faculty Spotlight 🚨

Meet Dr. Rafael Perez Jr., Clinical Assistant Professor at @utrgv Physical Therapy! 🏥

A Texas State alum, Dr. Perez specializes in musculoskeletal & sports rehab and is passionate about serving the #RGV community.

Welcome,Dr.Perez! 🙌

#UTRGV #PTfam

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🎉 Excited to welcome Dr. Sapna Sharma to the @utrgv Physical Therapy team! With experience from India, the UK, & the US, Dr. Sharma's global perspective and innovative work will drive excellence in our program. Welcome, Dr. Sharma! 🌟 

#UTRGV #PTTwitter #PTFam #DPTStudent #PT

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

Meet Dr. González, our new DCE & Clinical Associate Professor at UTRGV's developing DPT program. With over 20 years' experience in ortho & sports PT, & as a proud US Army veteran, Dr. González is passionate about advancing clinical excellence & academic PT. #PTFam #PTTwitter

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🌟 Meet Dr. Mark Lester, PT, DPT, PhD – Program Director & Dept. Chair at UTRGV Physical Therapy! With 30+ years in PT, including roles as a U.S. Army Physical Therapist & research scientist, he’s shaping the future of PT education! 💪
#PTFam #PhysicalTherapy #DPT #UTRGV #UTRGVPT

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🎉We’re LIVE! 🎉

Apply now for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at UTRGV through PTCAS! 🌟 Join our inaugural class of 2028 and start in June 2025. Limited to 20 students.

📅Apply: https://t.co/WWETL7g9Ob

📧 Info: [email protected]📞Contact: [phone]

[UTRGV Department of Physical Therapy @utrgvpt]

🚀 We're launching a DPT program at UTRGV! 🎓✨ Stay tuned to be part of shaping the future of healthcare in the RGV, South Texas, & beyond! 🌟

📧Email: [email protected] 📞Phone: [phone] 🌐https://t.co/hmxEgIQFzX

#UTRGV #FuturePTs #RGV #PTFam #DPTStudent #PT