Yoga for Chronic Pain
Understanding the Benefits of Yoga for Chronic Pain of Musculoskeletal Origin through the Neuromatrix Model Created by: Molly Miller, SPT _____________________________________________________________________________________ Background This project is a culmination of several personal and professional interests that I am passionate about. … Read more
The Office Athlete: Improving Posture (and Preventing Pain) in an Office Setting
The Office Athlete: Improving Posture (and Preventing Pain) in an Office Setting Capstone Project By: Kate Nagel, SPT Background Prior to Physical Therapy school, I worked for the Social Security Administration as a Management Analyst. The job detailed eight to … Read more
Asheville Adapted Cycling Group: A Community-Based Wellness Program
Introduction Asheville, NC and the surrounding area has a strong cycling community and a proactive community of families of children with special needs. It seems logical that the two could come together to form a fun, inclusive organized cycling-based activity … Read more
Chronic Exertional Symptoms Post-Concussion in the Military: Roles of Heart Rate Variability, Exercise, and Text Message Monitoring
Chronic Exertional Symptoms Post-Concussion in the Military: Roles of Heart Rate Variability, Exercise, and Text Message Monitoring Created by: Sarah Morrison, SPT Background During my second year clinical rotation in the TBI clinic at Fort Bragg, I came into contact … Read more
Facilitating Health Promotion in Physical Therapy using Yoga
Facilitating Health Promotion in Physical Therapy using Yoga by Ginger Garner PT, MPT, ATC This capstone addresses health promotion in physical therapy through yoga with a focus on optimizing health through a biopsychosocial model of care. The project will be … Read more
Dalfampridine Combined with Physical Therapy May Improve Treatment Effects in Dalfampridine Non-Responders with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Study Focused on Balance and Falls Prevention.
Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive immune-mediated neurological disorder that results in episodes of inflammation which cause demyelination of nerve fibers leading to lesions within the central nervous system.1 Demyelination slows or disrupts the transmission of nerve conduction causing … Read more
The Effects of Yoga as a Pain Management Technique in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain
The Effects of Yoga and Meditation as a Pain Management Technique in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain By: Abbie Marrale, SPT Background: Through multiple observation opportunities with pelvic floor physical therapists, I have discussed the impact of chronic pelvic … Read more
Maintaining Independence and Aging Well Through Exercise
Maintaining Independence and Aging Well Through Exercise Developed by: James Andrew Foster, II SPT Thank you for visiting my DPT Capstone Site Meeting a real need The number of older adults 65+ years of age living in the US … Read more
Introduction to Pilates-based PT for Low Back Pain for DPT1 Students
Introduction to Pilates-based PT for Low Back Pain for DPT1 Students Developed by: Krissy Ayers, SPT Background For 4 years, I have been practicing Pilates and my passion for this method of exercise has grown tremendously. I also have been observing … Read more