PhD in Physical Therapy

Gannon University is a distinguished private Catholic institution nestled in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1925, the university has a rich history of providing quality education with a strong focus on personal development and community service. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Gannon University is committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields. With a student-centered approach, Gannon University fosters a close-knit campus community where students receive individualized attention from dedicated faculty members. The university's commitment to experiential learning and internships allows students to gain real-world experience, preparing them for successful careers upon graduation. Gannon's values of faith, justice, and service are woven into every aspect of campus life, encouraging students to become compassionate leaders who contribute positively to society. Whether pursuing studies in healthcare, engineering, business, liberal arts, or various other disciplines, students at Gannon University are provided with a transformative educational experience that extends far beyond the classroom.

Physical Therapy is a health care profession that primarily focuses on the preservation, development, and restoration of optimal human movement and function. Physical therapists provide evaluative, rehabilitative, and preventive health care services designed to alleviate pain; prevent the onset and progression of impairment, functional limitation, disability resulting from injury, disease, or other causes; and restore, maintain and promote overall fitness, health and optimal quality of life. Physical therapists work with individuals of all ages who demonstrate movement dysfunction, or the potential for such dysfunction, of the neurological, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Physical therapists practice in a hospital setting, or provide services in out-of-hospital settings through home health agencies, in nursing homes, in industrial settings, through public health agencies, in private physical therapy clinics, in public schools and in a variety of other nontraditional settings.