Arcadia University opens studentrun pro bono physical therapy clinic

Arcadia University’s Department of Physical Therapy opened its studentrun pro bono clinic on March 18 to provide no-cost physical therapy to underinsured or uninsured community members. First- and second-year students in Arcadia’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will develop rehabilitation strategies and exercises for patients, with oversight by Physical Therapy faculty. This is the University’s first pro bono clinic, and it is one of only seven University-based pro bono clinics in the Philadelphia region and 108 nationwide. The clinic’s goal is to help address healthcare disparities in the

Philadelphia region by providing free physical therapy services while giving students a hands-on learning opportunity. It is open to all community members for preventative care or rehabilitation from injuries or long-term conditions without requiring a doctor’s referral. Community members can schedule an appointment by calling 215-517-2455 or emailing probonopt@ arcadia.edu. The pro-bono clinic is in Arcadia University’s Oak Summit complex, next to the Good Shepherd Penn Partners office at 310 S. Easton Road in Glenside.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Arcadia University’s Department of Physical Therapy opened its student-run pro bono clinic on March 18to provide no-cost physical therapy to underinsured or uninsured community members. This photos shows members of the department at the ribbon cutting for the clinic.