My capstone project was inspired by clinical rotations I had in rural communities and by the Service Learning Trip I took in spring 2011 to Tyrrell County, NC. I experienced firsthand how obesity is affecting people in rural communities and … Read more
Introduction My capstone project was inspired by an experience while working with children during clinical rotations. During one rotation, I encountered children with cerebral palsy struggling with being overweight/obese, a factor which added to their often challenging lives. The impact … Read more
The Fundamentals of Evidence-based Wheelchair Training for International Contexts Wheelchairs are donated to individuals all around the world, but there is a significant lack of wheelchair education for donation recipients. This leads to donation wheelchairs not be used properly or not … 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
Introduction Diabetes is a disease that is widely known in the United States. Our healthcare system has identified the importance of early intervention and prevention. Unfortunately, less developed countries are unable to keep up with the trend and provide proactive … Read more
Combating Obesity in Children with Exergaming!!! By Katherine Culver MPH, SPT Childhood obesity has risen to epidemic proportions in the United States. After volunteering and working in various hospitals, clinics and school systems since high school this issue has become a … Read more
Welcome! My DPT Capstone project focused on the prevention of overuse injury among dancers. I have been dancing for almost 20 years and still currently teach dance, so this is an area I have a lot of interest in … Read more
As a vestibular physical therapist, I treat patients presenting with various types of dizziness. I love assessing patients and figuring out what is going on…BPPV? Cervicogenic dizziness? Vestibular neuritis? Migraines? Stroke? Orthostasis? OTHER? Putting the puzzle together is rewarding but … Read more
