Feasibility of Improving Global Health in Underserved Populations by Utilizing Service-Learning and Pro Bono Physical Therapy: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: Restrictions in access and affordability of health care across the world limits global health. Pro bono physical therapy through service-learning in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula has been proposed to address these limitations. However, there is a lack of research regarding best practice.

Front-loading of anatomy content has no effect on long-term anatomy knowledge retention among physical therapy students: a prospective cohort study.

Background: Information learned over a longer period of time has been shown to result in better long-term knowledge retention than information learned over a shorter period of time. In order to address multiple curricular goals, the timing and spacing of anatomy content within the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at our institution recently changed from a very spaced to a very compressed format. The purpose of the present study was to assess differences in anatomy knowledge retention that might have been impacted by this change.

Understanding the Changing Health Care Needs of Individuals Aging With Spinal Cord Injury.

Individuals over age 65 are projected to account for over 20% of the general population by 2030. This trend is reflected in an increase in the age of individuals sustaining traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI). Based on current evidence, there is concern regarding the needs of older individuals aging with SCI and current health care services.