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As a licensed physical therapist, you'll gain expertise in diverse areas such as assessing and treating patients recovering from injuries or illnesses, along with developing wellness programs for healthy individuals. Your role will focus on restoring functionality, improving movement, alleviating discomfort, preventing disabilities, and enhancing overall health. This encompasses conducting examinations, making diagnoses, creating treatment plans, implementing therapeutic interventions, and offering health education.
Lewis University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program equips graduates to successfully complete the national licensure exam required for practice in Illinois and beyond. By blending education, research, service, and clinical experience, Lewis teaches you to enhance mobility and functionality for people of all ages and backgrounds. You'll develop into a thoughtful, ethical, and culturally aware practitioner who leads and collaborates in the dynamic healthcare landscape. The Lewis community—faculty, alumni, and students—is committed to advancing human health through movement science.