Doctor of Physical Therapy Community Open House

1500 SW Chandler,Bend OR 97702

12 April, 2023

Description

Join OSU-Cascades and the Doctor of Physical Therapy program for a special evening where you'll hear from faculty and students about their experiences in the new program, as well as about interesting research underway. Tour the facilities and state-of-the-art classrooms, and learn how community support is making a difference for DPT students. 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Self-Guided Tours of Edward J. Ray Hall 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and Short Program Come learn how students are being trained to help people of all ages move more easily and lead better lives. The OSU-Cascades DPT program prepares students for a rewarding career as a physical therapist. It is the first DPT program to be offered at an Oregon public university and the only one in Oregon offered at a Carnegie Foundation designated Tier 1 Research University. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr. Christine Pollard is a professor and the founding director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at OSU-Cascades. She joined OSU-Cascades in 2011 to develop and lead the kinesiology program. Pollard received a master of science degree in physical therapy from Pacific University in 1998 and a Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts in biomechanics in 2003. Pollard was a faculty member at University of Southern California’s top-ranked Doctor of Physical Therapy program and California State University Long Beach’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program before joining OSU-Cascades. Pollard founded the FORCE biomechanics lab in 2013. Her research is dedicated to improving the scientific understanding of lower extremity injuries, and advancing injury-prevention and rehabilitation programs based on this knowledge. Her research is primarily focused in two areas: identifying biomechanical changes at the knee in individuals’ post-ACL reconstruction, and examining the influence of varying types of running footwear on running biomechanics. Pollard has served on the editorial board for the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy and she currently serves as the chair of the Academic Faculty Council at OSU-Cascades. Furthermore, she has served on the OSU Faculty Senate Executive Committee and has served as chair of the OSU-Cascades Curriculum Committee.