Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy My project looks at adjunctive use of HBOT to treat patients with chronic diabetic ulcers. This became an interest after spending time at the wound care clinic at WakeMed hospital. I was impressed by the dedication of … 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

Early Intervention Physical Therapy Amanda Reed Hello, and thank you for your interest in my capstone project! Growing up with a mother who worked in special education I always knew I wanted to work with children. Once I started teaching … Read more

Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Chronic Low Back Pain has intrigued me throughout PT school.  The complexity typically involved in these cases has challenged me to think critically, holistically, and outside-the-box.While listening to the lecture on Treatment-Based Classification Systems during … Read more

  My inpatient rehab clinical rotation involved working with patients with amputations and I felt least prepared to work with this population. During this rotation, I worked with knowledgeable therapists and prosthetists, affording me the opportunity to learn from their … Read more

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

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