Chairperson of the department: Dario G.  Liebermann , PhD
Administrative assistance: Mrs. Rachel Razgour
Tel: 972-3-6405458, 972-3-6409019
Fax: 972-3-6409223

The Physical Therapy Department of the Stanley Steyer School of Health Sciences promotes the
integration of clinical and basic research with community outreach programs and the interaction with
medical and academic institutions in Israel and abroad.

The department owes its reputation to it high academic standards in teaching and rehabilitation
research in the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Our research laboratories are equipped with the latest research technologies in rehabilitation and
physical therapy sciences.

At present, research is being carried out in four different laboratories:

- Pain laboratory
- Force Measurement and Clinical Assessment laboratory
- Muscle Biology laboratory
- Movement Sciences laboratory

Our department comprises a team of staff members, experts in their respective fields of research,
which publish their work in peer-reviewed world-recognized journals.
Students from all corners of the country benefit from training and teaching programs that include different areas of clinical interest, and guided practicum in hospitals and clinics.

Mission Statement:

In concert with the calling of the Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions and Tel Aviv
University, the Department of Physical Therapy is dedicated to excellence in education and
research, and has embraced the following aims:

To provide the highest level of Physical Therapy education for students.

To meet health-care consumer needs in physical therapy with excellently BPT and MScPT programs
Values.
Our mission is based on the following values:

Student focus: We are devoted to the art and science of education.
We foster the individual's student's integration of clinical, basic and applied, and personal skills
through respect and support.

Professional leadership: Our faculty is committed to strategically position the profession of Physical
Therapy throughout the health care continuum.

Research:

we diligently pursue the advancement of research to provide evidence for the basic theoretical and
clinical knowledge, and to attain optimal functional outcomes

Philosophy:

Learning is an ongoing lifelong process, and we strive to instill in each student responsibility for his own education:

1. We believe in the right of each student and faculty member to pursue academic excellence which
    fosters growth of the individual, professionally and personally.

2. The Physical Therapy profession uses techniques that stimulate intellectual development and
    provides students with knowledge and skills necessary for success.

3. Scientific research is absolutely essential for professional credentials and recognition.

4. We see Physical Therapy as an independent discipline, which fosters evidenced-based practice.