Evidence-Based Programs for Parkinson’s Disease: A LSVT BIG Case Report and Summary of the Evidence Surrounding Treadmill Training, Tai Chi, Dance, and Boxing By: Kate Finegan, SPT Background My interest in Parkinson’s Disease stems from a personal connection to the … Read more
Plantar Fasciitis: Assessment and Intervention Stategies By Bart Satterfield IV, SPT Background: My interest in foot and ankle pathologies began after the foot and ankle section of our Musculoskeletal II course that was taught by Dr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, … Read more
Immediate effects of foot orthoses on gait and balance in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Pilot Study Melody Tran, SPT Background During my time in the UNC DPT program, I have developed a special interest in evaluating and treating … Read more
http://www.allymedicalsupply.net/attachments/Image/foot-on-orthotic_1.jpg?template=generic Immediate effects of custom foot orthotics with heel lift on gait and balance for boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy By: Tyler Shelton, SPT Background Over the past 3 years, my interest in the application of orthotics in the physical … Read more
Musculoskeletal Trigger Points: Pathophysiology and Implications for Evidence-Informed Clinical Practice by Dan Steele, SPT, CSCS, PES, CES Background: During my six years as a personal trainer before my acceptance to and enrollment in PT school, I would frequently talk … Read more
Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAI) Kristen Ignaszewski, SPT Background In April 2016 while on my second clinical rotation, Amy Dougherty, PT, provided me with the fortunate opportunity to observe Allston J. Stubbs IV, MD, MBA in the operating room at … Read more
Picture reprinted from: Daniel J, Getty Images. Stephan Strasburg and the Tommy John elbow. Bleacher Report. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1672080-dr-frank-jobe-tommy-john-and-the-surgery-that-changed-baseball-forever. Published July 17,2013. Accessed April 20, 2017. The Baseball Pitcher’s Elbow Lauren Kozar, SPT Background A continuing education course that I attended at … Read more
Organization of ‘Amputee Clinic’ Within a VA Medical Center Capstone Project by Anne H Hammonds, PT, MPH BACKGROUND It has been estimated that 75% of lower extremity amputations occur in patients older than 65 years old1 . A vast majority … Read more
Assessing the Need For and Effectiveness of a Presentation on Pediatric Equipment in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students By: Brennan Ehlinger Visser, SPT Background: Surprisingly, there is a wide variety of experience and knowledge among pediatric physical therapists when it … Read more
SPINAL IMAGING for the DPT CURRICULUM Colleen Johnson PT, OCS BACKGROUND The inspiration for my capstone project emerged from many experiences I had throughout my t-DPT education. First, after taking the course Advance Patient Management II in the spring of … Read more
