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Exploring the Interplay of Body Composition, Chronic Disease and Health Care Access

Kristine Godziuk, PhD, joined the UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in August, bringing with her a diverse background in occupational therapy, obesity research and rehabilitation science. She started her career in sports medicine, helping people prevent…

A Model for Interprofessional Clinics

Past ContentThe UCSF ALS & Neurodegenerative Disease Center has seen significant growth in recent years with a hybrid model of care that combines in-person visits with telehealth services. The expanded range of services enhance access for patients with ALS, a disease marked by medical…

Q&A: Jessica Wagner Exploring the Role of the Infrapatellar Fat Pad in Osteoarthritis

Past ContentIn a recent conversation, first-year Rehabilitation Science PhD student Jessica Wagner shared insights into her cutting-edge research on the role of the infrapatellar fat pad on osteoarthritis (OA). With a background in physical therapy, Wagner brings a unique clinical perspective to…

Better Together: Campus Staff Make Strides

Past ContentThe campus staff team had a remarkable year in 2024, bringing several major initiatives to life while establishing a solid foundation for continued momentum in 2025.

The Growth of Pelvic Health Care at UCSF

I think what makes pelvic health PT so special is its ability to impact a person’s dignity and quality of life. Many people assume that issues like urinary incontinence are something they just have to live with, but that’s not the case.

Next Generation of Physical Therapy Leaders UCSF–Morehouse Summer Research Training Program

Past ContentThis summer, two recent graduates from Morehouse College, a historically Black men’s college, embarked on a transformative journey at the UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science.