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

I have always questioned the value of some of the special tests for the shoulder. My clinical experiences with some tests have been very poor and I found myself wondering how I could streamline the evaluation process in an evidence … Read more

Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in the United States.  As the American population ages, the incidence of osteoporosis continues to grow, as well as its consequences on independence and quality of life.  While there is improved recognition and … Read more

Sitting and Your Spine’s Health Introduction As the sedentary demands of our society continue to grow, we must evolve in a way that combats the negative effects of increased sitting.  The lumbar spine experiences physiological changes during prolonged flexion which … Read more

The purpose of this project was to increase awareness among neurologists and residents regarding the symptoms that physical therapists may help manage in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). After reviewing the literature, I developed a concise handout that can easily … Read more

Fall Prevention in Multiple Sclerosis My capstone project was in collaboration with April Fay who created a handout on Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  The purpose of our project was to create an educational handout for neurologists about … Read more

“The Tassel is worth the Hassel” Hello all! For my classmates and I, I believe this cake sums up what we’ve been working towards for the past 3 years. Thanks for visiting my Wiki Site. Huge props to the UNC … 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

Working with older adults has always been very interesting to me. Besides the challenge they pose, I really enjoy just talking with them about their life experiences and try to gain little nuggets of wisdom from each person. In working … Read more

My Grandma is one of my most favorite people. Over the past few years she has been in physical therapy a handful of times due to falls and I always ask her about what she does in physical therapy.  After … Read more