Wichita State University Physical Therapy

06/01/2026

Next stop: Clinical Rotations! 🩺📅

Check out where our second and third year PT students are stationed for their upcoming rotations. From local clinics right here in Kansas to sites across state lines, we are thrilled to offer our students diverse opportunities to grow as clinicians. Good luck to everyone starting this next chapter!

05/29/2026

We are thrilled to welcome the Physical Therapy Class of 2029! 👏

Monday marks the beginning of their incredible journey filled with hard work, hands-on learning, and a shared passion for helping others heal and thrive.

We are proud to officially welcome this amazing new cohort of future physical therapists to our community! 💛🖤

05/21/2026

🎉 Exciting News!

Starting Summer 2026, the Athletic Training program at Wichita State is officially transitioning to the Department of Physical Therapy. We look forward to new opportunities for students and faculty!

05/19/2026

Don't miss your chance to make a lasting impact! We are still looking for volunteers to join our upcoming iCan Bike and iCan Swim summer programs. This is truly a rewarding opportunity to help individuals with disabilities discover their potential and unlock crucial new abilities. We would love to have you with us! Secure your spot today! Sign up link in the comments 🏊☀🚲

💙 Volunteers Needed! 💙

Davis-Moore is proud to support the incredible iCanShine iCan Swim and iCan Bike programs, helping individuals with disabilities build confidence, independence, and life-changing skills. 🚲🏊

In partnership with Wichita State University Physical Therapy, we’re looking for volunteers to help make this amazing week possible!

📅 July 27 – July 31
Whether you’re helping in the pool or alongside riders, your support can truly make a difference.

Check out the flyer for details and sign up today!

05/19/2026

The Department of Physical Therapy extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. BJ Lehecka on receiving the prestigious Dorothy E. Baethke–Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

This honor is incredibly well-deserved. We are immensely grateful for Dr. Lehecka’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and his dedication to the success of our PT students. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! 🎖👏

Please join us in congratulating BJ Lehecka PT, DPT, PhD on receiving the Dorothy E. Baethke–Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching from the American Physical Therapy Association.

This national award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to physical therapy education through exceptional academic teaching, mentorship, leadership, and dedication to student learning.

BJ’s passion for education, commitment to student success, and impact on the next generation of physical therapists continue to shape and strengthen our profession.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your continued leadership in physical therapy education!

05/18/2026

The Department of Physical Therapy is incredibly proud to announce the graduation of our Class of 2026 Doctor of Physical Therapy students! It has been a privilege to watch these students grow from eager first-year students to highly skilled and compassionate clinicians. The faculty and staff are cheering you on in this next chapter of your career! 💛👏

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the Physical Therapy Class of 2026 on reaching this incredible milestone! Putting on the white coat is a powerful symbol of your transition from student to clinician and a testament to the hard work you’ve poured into your education.

Wishing each of you the very best as you step into your professional careers with compassion, dedication, and clinical excellence. You have already accomplished so much, and the impact you will have on your future patients is just beginning.

Take a moment to soak it all in. Next up, graduation! 🎓✨

05/11/2026

Our second year students had another incredible opportunity to grow during our Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient Day! 🦾✨

We are so grateful to the community members who joined us, sharing their time and their personal experiences with prosthetics and orthotics. By allowing our students to work directly with these participants, it helps build the confidence and compassion they need to be the next generation of providers.

A special thank you to our faculty, your commitment to excellence and hard work in organizing these sessions creates a space where students can truly thrive and find their footing as future clinicians! 💛👨‍⚕️

05/11/2026

Celebrating a wonderful Clinical Symposium! It was an honor to host clinicians from around the area to watch our third-year students present their research case studies. Our second-years also did a phenomenal job with their research poster displays!

Shoutout to our amazing faculty and staff for their behind-the-scenes magic, and thank you to our visiting clinicians for your time and feedback.

To our third-years, congrats on these final presentations and your upcoming graduation. The finish line is in sight! 🎓🩺👏

05/05/2026

Celebrating the PT faculty who keeps our students moving forward! Thank you for your dedication to student success, clinical excellence, and the future of Physical Therapy. You make the hard work of the DPT journey worth it! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 💛