‘Working Safely with Computers’ (A program to improve posture and workstation design in computer workers) By: Laxmilavanya Gullapalli, PT   Introduction: Computers have permeated as an important unavoidable tool at every workplace. However, the increased use of computers at workplaces … Read more

Physical Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit Bryan Mull, SPT Background During my second clinical rotation in the spring of 2014, I was treating patients in a variety of acute care settings at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. As a … Read more

Physical Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit Bryan Mull, SPT Background During my second clinical rotation in the spring of 2014, I was treating patients in a variety of acute care settings at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. As a … Read more

 Introduction:  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by progressive inflammation and demyelination of the central nervous system.  The unpredictable disease course creates a variety of barriers which prevent individuals from engaging in exercise and physical activity.  Symptoms … Read more

The goal of my project was twofold: -1. Give physical therapists guidance regarding rehabilitation of patients who had undergone either lumbar discectomy/laminectomy or a fusion. Based on a literature review,  MaesK-evidence%20table%20capstone%202015-2 I created a protocol for each patient population. For lumbar … Read more

Functional Strength Training for Older Adults Developed by: Jonathan Samuelson, CSCS Thanks for visiting my DPT Capstone Site Overview  When considering potential capstone ideas, I seemed to bounce around somewhat, knowing that I wanted the topic to be exercise-related, but … Read more

Barriers to Healthcare Among Native Americans Joslyn Chavis, SPT  Project Idea: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is nearly three times more prevalent among Native Americans (NA) than Caucasians and is believed to be more prevalent in NAs compared to other racial minorities.1,2 … Read more

Hippotherapy for Children, A Guide for Parents Delane Frutiger Clark, PT Introduction For children who have neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, hippotherapy (HPOT) is an intervention used by pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapists to improve functional outcomes. Hippotherapy literally means … Read more

Exercise During Pregnancy & The Role Of Physical Therapy “To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman…”  – Anne Buchanan Created By: Chenin D. Duclos, SPT Welcome to my DPT capstone site! I am grateful and excited you … Read more

Fall Prevention Education Class for Community Dwelling Older Adults Jason Albright SPT Introduction It was midnight and the room was dark.  She was returning from the bathroom when the corner of a glass nightstand knocked her off balance.  She reached … Read more