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ACHE School of Physical Therapy Our Mission To educate highly skilled and compassionate physical therapists who will exemplify through leadership, scholarship and clinical advancement, a dedication to the profession, society and the underserved. Expert Education Learn from our expert faculty in a collaborative learning environment. Clinical Experience Put your education into action in our on-site rehabilitation clinic. Community Involvement Use your knowledge and skills to serve the community around you. Explore ACHE PT Virtual Tour Learn in the Natural State! Our state-of-the-art facility features beautiful lecture halls, modern Physical Labs, a Rehabilitation Clinic, Splinting & Modality Lab, and quiet, study rooms. Welcome About Tuition Admissions The Future of Physical Therapy We strive to create a collaborative learning community that fosters the development of highly skilled, compassionate physical therapists dedicated to the profession and the betterment of society. Research Our faculty are constantly conducting their own research to contribute new knowledge to the profession of physical therapy. One of the projects we are most proud of is the research being conducted by Dr. Reed Handlery and Dr. Kaci Handlery on the effects of exercise on both people with spinal cord injuries and Parkinson’s disease. ACHE PT students have the opportunity to participate with faculty in hands-on research initiatives. Learn More About ACHE Research News & Events A League of Their Own News Drs. Reed and Kaci Handlery created a modified weight training program as both a community service and as a research program. Trained as physical therapists, the duo both teach as assistant professors at the School of Physical Therapy at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE). People with spinal cord injuries focus of River Valley research News Drs. Reed and Kaci Handlery are assistant professors at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education’s School of Physical Therapy who started working at the institution in January 2021. They are doing a research project to determine the best way to promote long-term adherence to regular exercise, as well as reduce barriers to exercise, for people with spinal cord injuries that could be implemented elsewhere. ACHE dedicates $16 million College of Health Sciences building News Kyle Parker, president and CEO of Fort Smith-based ACHE, said the majestic” building is the home to ACHE’s two newest programs, School of Physical Therapy and the School of Occupational Therapy. Contact Us 7000 Chad Colley Blvd. Fort Smith, AR 72916 479-308-2243 Get Connected Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow Our Newsletter Stay updated on all the exciting developments taking place at ACHE! Thank you for subscribing to the ACHE Community Newsletter! First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Facebook X Instagram × Alex Habegger PT, DPT, OCS 7006 Chad Colley Boulevard Fort Smith, AR 72916 HS-219 (479) 401-6027 Send a Message Alex Habegger is an assistant professor in the school of physical therapy. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2016 from the University of Saint Mary and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Exercise Science. He has practiced as a physical therapist in Nebraska treating a variety of patients with a focus in orthopedics in the acute care, home health, and outpatient settings. Education Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth KS (May 2013 – May 2016) Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln NE (August 2009 – May 2013) Accomplishments Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Functional Dry Needling Level 1 Areas of Expertise/Interest Orthopedic and Sports Physical...