SLU PT Student Albert Marban Named as Honoree of Cheryl L. Cavallo Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Spotlight - Cheryl L Cavallo Memorial Scholarship

by Albert Marban (DPT Class of 2018)

My parents had dreams for a better life, which is why they migrated to the United States from Guerrero, Mexico. Their sacrifice to come to a country of vast opportunity has opened a door of knowledge for me in the realm of Physical Therapy. I am looking forward to sharing the knowledge I have gained from my SLU PT peers and professors with the people of Belize at the Hillside Health Care International in Punta Gorda. It's always been a goal of mine to share the knowledge I have gained from great people with individuals who come from a similar background as my parents. This scholarship has given me the opportunity to achieve this goal and learn from the people of Belize as well. A sincere thank you to the Cheryl Cavallo scholarship committee. I look forward to representing Cheryl Cavallo; who accomplished so much for her community, SLU and more importantly patients and individuals.

Cavallo Scholarship Honorees Tessa Fate and Albert Marban 

There are two ways to help support the Cheryl L. Cavallo Memorial Scholarship Fund. You may participate in the 16th Annual Hustle for Your Health 5K (register here) or donate directly to the fund. The Annual Hustle for Your Health 5K is in memory of Cheryl Cavallo, a long time faculty member in the Program in Physical Therapy who lost her courageous battle to cancer in 2013. She served as the faculty mentor for the Program in Physical Therapy Student Council for 22 years and tirelessly coordinated this event for 11 years. She lived the Jesuit mission everyday by giving back to those less fortunate. All proceeds from the memorial fundraiser will benefit the Cheryl Cavallo Memorial Scholarship to help defray travel costs for students wishing to pursue health care related domestic or international mission trips. For more information, or if you are interested in sponsoring the event, contact Michelle Cohen at mcohen17@slu.edu.

Cheryl L. Cavallo, PT, Ph.D.

This is one of a series of posts by the Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy students who have utilized the Cheryl L. Cavallo Memorial Scholarship to finance their service trips. Service is an integral part of the Saint Louis University experience. SLU is currently #4 on Washington Monthly’s list of universities who participate most in community service. To learn more about service at SLU, visit the Center for Service and Community Engagement website at www.slu.edu/service.

SLU PT Student Grows Clinical Skills and Cultural Understanding in Belize

Service Trip Spotlight - Hillside Health Care International
by Tessa Fate (DPT Class of 2018)

The Cheryl Cavallo scholarship allowed me the opportunity to complete an amazing four week clinical rotation in Belize, treating a diverse and underserved patient population and learning about the public health concerns that this country faces. I grew so much in my cultural understanding of the country as well as in my development as a physical therapist. 

Tessa Fate and Natalie Lynch presenting to other students during their clinical rotation  

I’m so grateful for this unique experience and this scholarship that made it possible in the first place, and I wish the same growth and opportunity for other students.

Cavallo Scholarship Awardees Tessa Fate & Albert Marban

There are two ways to help support the Cheryl L. Cavallo Memorial Scholarship Fund. You may participate in the Annual Hustle for Your Health 5K each year or donate directly to the fund. The Annual Hustle for Your Health 5K is in memory of Cheryl Cavallo, a long time faculty member in the Program in Physical Therapy who lost her courageous battle to cancer in 2013. She served as the faculty mentor for the Program in Physical Therapy Student Council for 22 years and tirelessly coordinated this event for 11 years. She lived the Jesuit mission everyday by giving back to those less fortunate. All proceeds from the memorial fundraiser will benefit the Cheryl Cavallo Memorial Scholarship to help defray travel costs for students wishing to pursue health care related domestic or international mission trips. For more information, or if you are interested in sponsoring the event, contact Michelle Cohen at mcohen17@slu.edu.

Cheryl L. Cavallo, PT, Ph.D.

This is one of a series of posts by the Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy students who have utilized the Cheryl L. Cavallo Memorial Scholarship to finance their service trips. Service is an integral part of the Saint Louis University experience. SLU is currently #4 on Washington Monthly’s list of universities who participate most in community service. To learn more about service at SLU, visit the Center for Service and Community Engagement website at www.slu.edu/service.

OPTIM COMT Course Coming to SLU!

The Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy and the SLU - SSM Health Physical Therapy Residency want you to know about the following course series offered by Optim Manual Therapy. This course series is to take place over six weekends on the beautiful Saint Louis University campus. With successful completion, participants can earn a Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT).

Course #	Module	Comments	Dates
1	Foundations I	Patient handling and interview concepts, indications/ contraindications, biomechanics, review of systems, organ and joint palpation, intro to common manipulations, intro to imaging, muscle length and strength testing	Nov 18-19, 2017
2	Foundations II	Patient education, persistent pain, exam of joint, common manipulations, functional movement analysis, imaging	Jan 27-28, 2018
3	Lumbar Spine	Lumbar anatomy and prevalence, lumbar exam, palpation, evaluation, manual therapy techniques, exercise, SIJ anatomy, exam, and treatment, peripheral nerve entrapments	March 24-25 2018
4	Lower Quarter	Hip, knee, foot/ankle: foundation, exam/eval, treatment, lower extremity palpation and nerve biasing, intro to hip movement system impairments, LQ exercise	June 2-3, 2018
5	Cervical Spine	Cervical and thoracic foundations, anatomy, biomechanics, differential diagnosis, exam, cervical and thoracic manual therapy and exercise, intro to cervical movement system impairment and repeated motions	July 28-29, 2018
6	Upper Quarter and Thoracic Spine	Shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist: foundation, exam/eval, treatment, upper extremity palpation and nerve biasing, intro to shoulder movement system impairments, UQ exercise	Sept 29 - 30, 2018

Learn more at http://www.optimfellowship.com/