Early Mobility in the ICU:The Role of the PT in Length of Stay In the current financial climate, it is crucial for physical therapists to establish their role as cost effective members of the medical staff.  A large body of … Read more

  Hey everyone, I decided to do my project on the use of custom orthotics in  the military population during my mid-education crisis. As many of you know I have always been interested in pediatrics but I also enjoy the orthopedic … Read more

My inspiration for this capstone project developed while completing a clinical rotation at UNC Hospitals Jaycee Burn Center and gaining experience in the specialized field of burn rehabilitation physical therapy.  I was fortunate enough to be able to learn about … Read more

Welcome to my capstone site!   Here you’ll learn about my work this semester with the Rehabilitation Engineering Center, as well as what the REC is, and how PT students can get involved! The Rehabilitation Engineering Center (REC) is a … Read more

Hello! Welcome to my capstone site.  I hope you find the information and materials helpful to your current and/or future practice as a physical therapist. Throughout our physical therapy education we have been exposed to many different approaches to gait … Read more

I have always questioned the value of some of the special tests for the shoulder. My clinical experiences with some tests have been very poor and I found myself wondering how I could streamline the evaluation process in an evidence … Read more

Sitting and Your Spine’s Health Introduction As the sedentary demands of our society continue to grow, we must evolve in a way that combats the negative effects of increased sitting.  The lumbar spine experiences physiological changes during prolonged flexion which … Read more

The purpose of this project was to increase awareness among neurologists and residents regarding the symptoms that physical therapists may help manage in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). After reviewing the literature, I developed a concise handout that can easily … Read more

Fall Prevention in Multiple Sclerosis My capstone project was in collaboration with April Fay who created a handout on Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  The purpose of our project was to create an educational handout for neurologists about … Read more

“The Tassel is worth the Hassel” Hello all! For my classmates and I, I believe this cake sums up what we’ve been working towards for the past 3 years. Thanks for visiting my Wiki Site. Huge props to the UNC … Read more