Topics: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

A female physical therapist kneels down as she places her hands on both sides of a man's knee. He is seated on the floor, with a brace on the knee. Various physical therapy equipment is in the background, out of focus.

As Us Anything About… Physical Therapy

Oct 11, 2019

Physiatrists -- physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation -- work with you to treat pain, restore function and get you back to a healthy lifestyle.

Lisa Domaradzki, a Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellow, gives an oral presentation at Resident and Fellow Research Day 2019 at Penn State College of Medicine.

2019 Resident/Fellow Research Day showcases trainee discoveries

Sep 17, 2019

The 10th annual Resident/Fellow Research Day held Aug. 28, 2019, was an opportunity for graduate medical education trainees from Penn State Health to share their research work.

A man in a parka on a pair of skis holds onto straps behind a man in goggles and winter wear in a plastic seat outfitted with skis. Both men are sliding on snow with bare trees in the background.

Adaptive Ski Day offers physical therapy on the slopes

Feb 11, 2019

People who are recovering from traumatic injuries were able to experience the thrill of cruising down the slopes on Adaptive Ski Day on Feb. 8 at Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, Pa. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc. and Baltimore Adaptive Recreation and Sports hosted the annual event.

A group of four adults stands around a tree decorated with small angels, each listing a potential gift item.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation student patient navigators help patient in need

Jan 12, 2019

Three first-year medical students working as patient navigators in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation organized an opportunity to provide for a family going through a financial hardship over the holidays.

Three people work on a pink toy car, which is turned on its side and propped up on a table. Three other people stand nearby, looking on.

Physical therapists and high school students team up for Go Baby Go! program

Jan 7, 2019

In a pink, motorized toy car adapted especially for her, Elyse Brown can finally keep up with her two active older brothers.

A woman lays on her back on a table, holding a band with both hands. It’s looped around her right foot, which is raised in the air. A man in a physician’s coat and stethoscope stands next to the table, holding her foot and knee.

The Medical Minute: Consider physical therapy before being sidelined by sports injury

Nov 1, 2018

Both professional and amateur athletes often end up in physical therapy after an injury. But recently, there has been a shift toward proactive physical therapy. Here's why.

Gary J. Farkas, a student in the Anatomy PhD program at Penn State College of Medicine, was honored by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for excellence in graduate student research. A head-and-shoulders photo of Farkas is seen superimposed on the left side of a photo of the College's Crescent building in Hershey, PA.

Doctoral student’s research honored by department

Jun 14, 2018

Gary J. Farkas, a doctoral student in the Anatomy PhD program at Penn State College of Medicine, received an award for "Excellence in Graduate Student Research," presented by the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation June 7, 2018.

A close-up of a Nittany Lion statue on the Penn State College of Medicine campus. Yellow flowers are in the foreground, slightly out of focus.

College of Medicine awards promotion and tenure to faculty members

May 29, 2018

Penn State College of Medicine announced promotions and/or the award of tenure for 43 faculty members, effective July 1.

A girl in a wheelchair holds hands with a young woman volunteer as they dance. Other people in wheelchairs are seen in the background.

RECFest gives individuals with disabilities chance to excel

Apr 25, 2018

More than 500 people with disabilities and their friends and family members learned about opportunities to be more physically and socially active at RECFest 2018.

A close-up from behind of the bottom of a skier™s legs as they travel down a snowy hill lined with evergreen trees.

The Medical Minute: Proper training could prevent common winter sports injuries

Feb 14, 2018

When you strap on skis or lace up skates, it's important to remember that you have not trained like an Olympian, and that an ounce of prevention can help avoid the pain of injuries later.

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