A Resource Guide for Patients with ALS in the Early, Middle, and Late Stages of Disease
Background: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a degenerative upper and lower motor neuron disease that impacts about 15,000-21,000 individuals in the United States.1 It is a progressive disease where patients rapidly lose function and expected life expectancy is 3-5 years. … Read more
Lateral Ankle Sprain Treatment Guidelines and Return-to-Sport Criteria for Jumping Athletes
Author: Trey Miles, SPT Background My primary interest is in treating sports and orthopedics populations. I would like to work with a physically active individuals and athletes. Jumping sports have always been interesting to me, especially when considering the variety … Read more
UCL Injury Risk Reduction Program
Background Through both personal and professional experiences, I have grown to enjoy providing care in the world of sports medicine. Athletic trainers and physical therapists alike find themselves in a unique position in healthcare, both aiding in injury recovery … Read more
Understanding and Treating Chronic Pain as a Physical Therapist
Background: During the Spring of 2022, I was on my second clinical rotation at an outpatient UNC healthcare center where I saw all kinds of patients involved in land and aquatic therapy. The patients that really stuck with me … Read more
Mock Template and Algorithm for DPT Students Prior to Acute Care Clinical
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Doctor of Physical Therapy Capstone Project Carson Matthews PHYT 854 Mock Template and Algorithm for DPT Students Prior to Acute Care Clinical Capstone Narrative Early mobility in the intensive care … Read more
Communication Surrounding Pathology in the Orthopedic Setting
Advisor: Dr. Jeff O’Laughlin, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Committee Members: Dr. J. Quinlon Curtis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT | Dr. Joshua Torrey, PT, DPT, OCS Background There is a growing body of literature surrounding the delivery … Read more
Using Graded Motor Imagery for Chronic Low Back Pain with Online Tools
Background and Purpose I was introduced to many chronic pain patient cases during my first clinical rotation at an outpatient orthopedic clinic where many of the patients faced various psychosocial factors and had experienced chronic pain for years before coming … Read more
Addressing Gaps in Educational Materials for Caregivers of Individuals with Progressive MS
Background My name is Sarah Stewart, and I am currently a 3rd year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at UNC Chapel Hill. One of my most meaningful experiences during PT school has been aiding a community member with secondary progressive … Read more
Sleep after Stroke: Participant, Caregiver, and Clinician Materials for the Stroke Management Training and Inpatient Rehabilitation Discharge Education (STRIDE) Study
Background During my second clinical experience I had the opportunity of working on the Brain Injury Team in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting at Carolinas Rehabilitation in Charlotte, NC. I worked primarily with stroke survivors and their families and loved … Read more
Physical Activity Promotion Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Physical Activity Promotion Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Mary Grace Knoll Background My interest throughout physical therapy school have continually been in the area orthopedics, as well as a large interest in research. Additionally, I have always been interested … Read more