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Tara Jo Manal challenges PT profession to “strike while the iron is hot”
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) posted the full video of the 22nd John H.P. Maley Lecture from this summer's APTA Annual Conference & Expo. This year's prestigious presenter was our very own Tara Jo Manal; her presentation "Strike While the Iron...
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Delawareans dive deep into the health sciences at inaugural summer camp
High school students from across the state spent the week on the University of Delaware campus at UD’s inaugural Health Sciences Summer Camp. The six-day, college immersion camp provided a deep exploration into health sciences majors and careers. The camp was...
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VR cave assembled
A virtual reality cave is coming to the STAR Health Sciences Complex! Neuroscientist John Jeka, who chairs the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, and his research team investigates how the nervous system uses sensory information (vision, inner ear) to...
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Newark native grows STAR Campus for students, business and families
DELAWARE BUSINESS TIMES — As the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology & Advanced Research (STAR) Campus continues to grow, Kathleen Matt gets reflective. One of the early visionaries of the STAR Campus with former UD President Patrick Harker, Matt grew up...
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PT grad helps Indiana Pacers stay healthy
Athletic trainers and physical therapists prepare (and repair) athletes for the challenges of sports competition. For University of Delaware physical therapy alumnus Carl Eaton, his tall task is to ready his team to compete against some of the greatest athletes in the...
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Thomas Buckley discusses chronic traumatic encephalopathy study with WDEL
Kinesiology and Applied Physiology assistant professor Thomas Buckley joined WDEL to discuss the chronic traumatic encephalopathy study on former NFL players, which is making national headlines. Listen to the...
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Vinny Cardinale doesn’t let leg prosthesis slow him down
Life can change in an instant. For Bob Carpenter Center Events Staff member Vinny Cardinale, that instant came on a Monday in September 2013. After working as a garbage truck driver for 12 years in his hometown of Long Island, Cardinale moved to Delaware six years ago...
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STAR Tower to reach its apex in August
DELAWARE ONLINE — The STAR Tower under construction in Newark will reach its highest point next month. Developer Delle Donne & Associates will hold a private topping off ceremony Aug. 22 for the new 150-foot structure at University of Delaware’s Science,...
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7 mistakes every runner makes when stretching
Stretching, it seems, can be a controversial topic. So Runner's World interviewed our Anthony Carroll (Physical Therapy) and (North Boulder Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation) to get their expert opinions. Read the...
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Groundbreaking of Newark Regional Transportation Center
State of Delaware, UD, Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) and Amtrak leaders were on hand for the groundbreaking of the Newark Regional Transportation Center, which will make STAR Campus much more accessible by train. The News Journal, WDEL, 6ABC, WDDE,...
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Adaptive fitness program helps create independence
The YMCA's “Y for All” adaptive fitness program hopes to reduce limitations for people who have physical challenges or disabilities. Delaware Online covered the program and interviewed our Iva Obrusnikova. The Behavioral Health and Nutrition researcher specializes in...
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Inspiring Women in STEM Conference date, speakers announced
DELAWARE ONLINE — Two women helping to lead Delaware's future economic growth in the fields of science and technology will headline this year's Inspiring Women in STEM Conference on Oct. 18. Kathleen Matt, dean of University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences,...
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