Falls Risk Assessment, Outcome Measures, and Interventions A Clinical and Community Education Service Project in Guatemala By: Anjali Paintal, SPT Background Third-year students are given the opportunity each year to participate in a service-learning trip to Guatemala alongside faculty … Read more
By Meta Katherine Carter, SPT Background: I had the great opportunity to volunteer at two local continue care retirement communities (CCRCs) through course assignments as part of the UNC DPT curriculum. I was inspired to focus my Capstone on this … Read more
Recommendations for Improving Otago Exercise Program Implementation at UNC University Physical Therapy Clinics By Jonathan Earles, SPT Background During my time in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UNC, I gradually cultivated an interest in working with older adults. … Read more
Falls Risk Screening and Assessment Skills for the Student Physical Therapist By Helen Buchanan, SPT Background Falls risk screening and prevention have been passions of mine for a long time. I also intend to work with older adults after graduating … Read more
Background: My interest in falls prevention amongst older adults began during my clinical experience at Piedmont Health Senior Care. Falls prevention became an interest of mine particularly as fall risk appeared to be a prevalent issue amongst the older … Read more
Created by: Taylor Guardalabene, SPT Background Prior to starting physical therapy school, I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. I have had experience working with many different athletes including children, college aged, and middle aged adults. One group … 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
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Improved Gait in Parkinson’s Disease By: Sarah Stevenson, SPT Background As I began to think about electives for my third and final year of physical therapy school, I realized I had never participated in research, even … Read more
Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Improved Gait in Parkinson’s Disease Ali Sherron, SPT Background After having been at UNC for almost 7 years, I realized I had not taken full advantage of what this University has to offer; therefore, I decided … Read more
Alison Berglund, SPT BACKGROUND: As most of my classmates know, I am very passionate about working with older adults. This interest has been longstanding, as I had many opportunities throughout high school and college to work with individuals in … Read more
