University of Delaware – Physical Therapy

University of Delaware - Physical Therapy is a physical therapy clinic in Newark, Delaware. The clinic provides outpatient physical therapy services to patients from the University of Delaware community and the surrounding area. It operates as a full-service professional clinic while also offering clinical education and research opportunities for physical therapy faculty and students. The clinic is located at the University of Delaware’s STAR Health Sciences Complex, serving patients with individualized, patient-centered care. It is open to the public and offers services in orthopedic, sports, geriatric, and neurologic physical therapy. The clinic is recognized as the state’s premier outpatient physical therapy clinic.

Located at 540 South College Avenue, Suite 160, the clinic sits on the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus. It is situated about a tenth of a mile from Clark Garden and Worrilow Garden, and approximately 0.2 miles from the Wetland Garden and Trial Garden. The clinic is near South College Avenue, a main road, and is accessible from I-95 via exit 1B-Rt. 896, which becomes South College Avenue. Patient parking is available in designated spaces.

The clinic is staffed by licensed physical therapists, including board-certified clinical specialists in orthopedics and sports. The team includes faculty members who serve as clinical instructors and contribute to the education of physical therapy students. The clinic emphasizes clinical research and professional development, supporting both patient care and academic advancement. Its integration of clinical practice, education, and research distinguishes it within the region.

As the state’s premier outpatient physical therapy clinic, it serves as a vital resource for the Newark community and the broader Delaware Valley, combining academic excellence with hands-on patient care.

Services:

• Chronic Illness Management
• Fitness and Nutrition Counseling
• Immunizations
• Occupational Health
• Person-Centered Primary Care