Difficulty and Accommodations with Relevant Recreational Activity are Associated with Physical Function, Pain, and Fatigue in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Author: Sarah Novroski, SPT Advisor: Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD Committee Members: Chris Lane, PT, PT and Joshua Torrey, PT, DPT Background During my 3rd year in UNC’s DPT program, I had the desire to further explore the world … Read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Physical Therapy Considerations & Interventions
Background As a first-year physical therapy student, I completed my first clinical rotation at Select Physical Therapy, an outpatient orthopedic clinic. I was exposed to a wide range of diagnoses, such as complex regional pain syndrome, post-TKA, bankart lesions, and … Read more
Understanding and Treating Chronic Pain as a Physical Therapist
Background: During the Spring of 2022, I was on my second clinical rotation at an outpatient UNC healthcare center where I saw all kinds of patients involved in land and aquatic therapy. The patients that really stuck with me … Read more
Communication Surrounding Pathology in the Orthopedic Setting
Advisor: Dr. Jeff O’Laughlin, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Committee Members: Dr. J. Quinlon Curtis, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT   |     Dr. Joshua Torrey, PT, DPT, OCS Background There is a growing body of literature surrounding the delivery … Read more
Recreational Running with Low Disease Activity Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recreational Running with Low Disease Activity Rheumatoid Arthritis Daniel Thomas, SPT Background I love almost all forms of exercise, but endurance sports have always been a passion of mine. For years, running has been an outlet for me in pursuit … Read more
Return to Activity Postpartum: Factors for the Physical Health Professional to Consider and Patient Handout
Return to Activity Postpartum: Factors for the Physical Health Professional to Consider and Patient Handout Emily Goodnight, SPT Background Before and during physical therapy school, I have found myself interested in a variety of topics. I am passionate about … Read more
Integrated Spiritual Care and Assessment into Physical Therapy Practice
Background: During the summer of 2019, I attended a 6-week training conference in Southern California aimed at educating graduate students in healthcare disciplines the importance of spiritual care. My perspective was exceedingly grown. Over the course of those 6 weeks, … Read more
The Stroke Management Training and Inpatient Rehabilitation Discharge Education (STRIDE) Mindfulness/Meditation and Neuroplasticity Participant Materials
Background After having the opportunity to have a clinical in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation (AIR) at UNC, I completely fell in love working with patients with neurological conditions including patients with strokes. I loved it so much that I changed my … Read more
Treating and Preventing Common Postpartum Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanical Approach to Moving with Your Baby
Treating and Preventing Common Postpartum Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Biomechanical Approach to Moving with Your Baby Background I have always held an immense fascination and awe for the natural processes of pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering. The female body has the amazing … Read more
A Psychologically Informed Guide to Physical Activity Health Promotion in Routine PT Practice
Background I am a “big picture” thinker, and I have always enjoyed analyzing how the various parts of something connect and influence one another. As I have moved through the DPT curriculum, I have become increasingly fascinated with looking at … Read more