Background Prior to beginning physical therapy school, I was employed as a rehabilitation technician at a level 1 trauma center in Charlotte, North Carolina. A few of the physical therapists specialized in treating individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and … Read more

BACKGROUND: I first became interested in geriatrics during my acute care clinical rotation. I worked on the ortho/trauma unit of a large hospital, and interacted with many older adults who had chosen to receive hip or knee arthroplasties, or who … Read more

  Working with Runners: Gait Analysis and Strength Training for Coaches, Athletes, and Clinicians The objective of this capstone project is to develop instructional materials for a “Working with Runners” course.  The primary target audience(s) for this capstone project are … Read more

  Kevin Bond, SPT   Background Every year, millions of people swim for exercise and recreation. Swimming is one of the best ways to exercise for people of all ages and gains popularity every four years following the Olympics. Competitive … Read more

Conservative Management of Acetabular Labral Tears for Return to Sport Yana I. Ginzburg, SPT Background I have a special interest in sports medicine rehabilitation and injury prevention. This project grew out of my initial curiosity as to the prospects of … Read more

Background: Prior to beginning my journey in the DPT program at UNC, I began participating as a cyclist and fundraiser in BikeMS events. These charitable events organized and hosted across the country by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are key … Read more

Development of a Shoulder Care Program for Overhead Throwing Athletes Sieara Bishop, SPT   Background: My passion for preventing injuries in overhead athletes began during my collegiate softball career. I had multiple periods of shoulder pain during my four years … Read more

Caroline Lynott, SPT   Background Entering into PT school, I knew I had a predilection for pediatrics, and I was able to grow my passion via my second clinical rotation in Cabarrus County School System. It was these 8 weeks … Read more

Practical Positioning for People with Disabilities Olivia DeSena Fleming, SPT Background Each year, UNC’s physical therapy department has the opportunity to send third-year physical therapy students, faculty, and clinicians to Guatemala for an international service-learning trip. During the week of … Read more

Measures Commonly Used in Clinic to Assess Falls Risk Created by: AJ Francioni, SPT Background: I was very fortunate to grow up in a household where my grandmother lived with us and I always appreciated what it meant caring for … Read more