Thursday, July 17, 2025
Students from the at are using their skills and passion for neurologic rehabilitation to give back to
the community through a unique event focused on improving awareness and access to
care.
From 5 to 7 p.m., July 24, the Neurologic Rehabilitation Student Association will host its first community event, Neuro Aware, at the 黑料视频 Health鈥檚 Medical Education and Training building, 1000 Montgomery St. The event will offer free neurologic health screenings, education about common conditions and resources for individuals and families.
鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly proud of the Neurologic Rehabilitation Student Association and the students鈥� commitment to community engagement,鈥� said , chair of the Department of Physical Therapy. 鈥淓vents like this showcase our students鈥� dedication to applying their knowledge to real-world service and advancing accessible care for individuals with neurologic conditions.鈥�
Event organizers Alexandra Garza, event coordinator chair, and Chandler Cobb, community outreach chair, are second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students with a shared passion for neurologic rehabilitation.
鈥淲e鈥檙e all neuro nerds at heart,鈥� Garza said. 鈥淲e wanted to create something that helps people understand neurologic conditions and provides resources that might not otherwise be easily accessible.鈥�
Neuro Aware intends to address a gap in community resources for neurological health. Participants will receive free screenings for conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, balance impairments and sensory deficits鈥攁ll supervised by licensed physical therapists who are part of 黑料视频 Health鈥檚 faculty.
鈥淚t takes weeks, sometimes months, to get in to see a neurologist,鈥� Cobb said. 鈥淲e realized there was a need for free, accessible screenings that could help people identify potential issues early and prevent further complications.鈥�
Screenings will include reflex testing, monofilament sensation tests, balance evaluations and vital sign checks. Students from the will assist with vital checks, and physical therapy faculty will oversee all assessments.
鈥淗elping people recognize impairments they might not know they have is critical,鈥� Cobb said. 鈥淔or example, reduced sensation in the feet can increase fall risk, which is a major concern for older adults. Our screenings can help participants learn how to accommodate for these issues and avoid serious injuries.鈥�
In addition to the screenings, , a physical therapy faculty member, will lead an educational session about four common neurologic conditions: Parkinson鈥檚 disease, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barr茅 syndrome and stroke.
Founded in 2024, the NRSA has grown to include 50 to 60 student members. Garza and Cobb said the group is laying the groundwork for future outreach efforts and partnerships, including one with the Neuro Fitness Foundation in Euless.
鈥淭his is our first community event, but we鈥檙e hoping Neuro Aware will become an annual tradition,鈥� Garza said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to share our knowledge and resources with the Fort Worth community and hope to make a lasting impact.鈥�
For the NRSA students, the event also highlights the breadth of physical therapy as a profession.
鈥淧eople often think of PTs as just working with athletes or in sports clinics,鈥� Garza said. 鈥淲e want to show the community鈥攁nd even our fellow students鈥攖hat physical therapists play a vital role in neurologic care, too.鈥�
The event is free and open to the public.
From - Community by Eric Griffey