PTA Facilities

Students studying in the physical therapist assistant program get hands-on training in the 1,800-square-feet PTA Lab. A variety of equipment is housed in the lab, including:

  • Hydrotherapy tanks
  • Treatment and mat tables
  • Parallel bars
  • Stairs
  • Wall pulleys
  • Elastic resistance
  • Plyometric unit
  • Free weights
  • Ankle exercise unit
  • Stationary bike
  • Upper body ergometer
  • Hot and cold packs
  • Electrical stimulation units
  • Ultrasound machines
  • Diathermy
  • Traction unit
  • Assistive devices and wheelchairs
  • Tilt table
  • Balance boards
  • Bosu ball
  • Mechanical lift
  • Equipment used for data collection
Students gain exposure to equipment not available on site through field trips to area facilities.