UF Physical Therapy
Welcome to the department of Physical Therapy at the College of Public Health and Health Professions! Established in 1958, the Department of Physical Therapy consists of a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.

Fast Facts
100% of DPT graduates find employment after completing their degree
$11.3 million dollars in grant funding
5 community engagement activities across the curriculum
Our Graduate Programs
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy
The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program provides the required education necessary for graduates to take the professional license examination and embark on a professional career in physical therapy.

PHD IN REHABILITATION SCIENCE
Neuromuscular Plasticity
Rehabilitation science is a diverse and expanding discipline that encompasses both basic and applied aspects of health science and services. The Rehabilitation Science (RSD) program embraces the wide range of disciplines, supporting the view that by working together we can advance human health.

PT Equal Access Clinic
Every Thursday from 4-8 p.m.
Free Physical Therapy Services
Established in 1958, the Department of Physical Therapy consists of a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.

News
Four PHHP alumni-led businesses named to 2025 Gator100 list
Gator100 recognizes the world’s fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UF alumni.

PHHP Days 2025 celebrates college’s range of research, innovative ideas
PHHP Days higlighted the breadth of teaching, research, service and clinical work across the college.

Andrew Judge named UF Research Foundation Professor
The UF Research Foundation has named Dr. Andrew Judge as one of 35 of the university’s most productive and promising faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2025.

PHHP celebrates 20th year of neuromuscular plasticity symposium
UF’s Neuromuscular Plasticity Training Program held its 20th annual symposium, bringing together former and current trainees, students from multiple UF colleges and leaders in the field of rehabilitation science.

PT Calendar
Message From the Chair
Dr. Krista Vandenborne
Established in 1958, the Department of Physical Therapy consists of a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.
