Tips for Safely Returning to Exercise Postpartum
An expert at Tufts University School of Medicine offers advice for how to ease back into an active, athletic lifestyle after having a baby.
Rehabilitation Sciences
Exploring Dynamic Research Themes in Physical Therapy
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences focuses on addressing various challenges in the field of physical therapy. Our commitment is evident through collaborative research efforts aimed at making meaningful contributions to the field. The faculty's work revolves around dynamic research themes, including interventions in specialized populations, advancing the science of physical examination and diagnosis, and understand and address pain mechanisms.
Exercise Can Help Decrease Fall Risk for Elderly People
An associate professor at Tufts University School of Medicine shares advice and exercises that physical therapists use to improve balance in older patients.
What Caregivers Should Know About Pediatric Physical Therapy
Experts from the Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs at Tufts University School of Medicine share advice for families whose children may need pediatric physical therapy.
Committed to Training the Next Generation of Physical Therapist
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is the academic home of the Tufts Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs. The DPT programs offer an accelerated, hybrid education model that train high-performing healthcare professionals to meet team-oriented healthcare demands in the 21st century and to serve the health and well-being of diverse populations. Tufts DPT programs are offered in three locations, Boston, Massachusetts, Phoenix, Arizona, and Seattle, Washington.
Meet Our People
Aaron E. Embry
"I am most proud of the work that has yet to be done. While I am extremely grateful for the opportunities I have had thus far, I am trying to shift my mindset to focus forward. I believe in working collectively to advance society."
James M. Smoliga
"I chose to work in the field of physical therapy, albeit via an unusual pathway, because it connects so many things that I love and am passionate about."
Kirsten Potter
"From a research perspective, I’m very proud of the work I’ve done to synthesize the literature on outcome measures. I’ve led efforts to conduct both a systematic review and develop a Clinical Practice Guideline."
