EFFECTS OF AN 8-WEEK SELF-EFFICACY PLUS EXERCISE INTERVENTION ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND FATIGUE IN AN INDIVIDUAL WITH PROGRESSIVE MS By Heather Eustis, SPT For my capstone I designed and conducted a single-subject study as a research … Read more
Using Computer Gaming in the Rehabilitation of Post-Stroke Patients Khiem Bui, SPT Background Prior to going to PT school, I had worked as an engineer for about 16 years, in two different stints. I spent the first one doing … Read more
peaPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Distance Runners By Dale Hamilton, SPT University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Background The idea of this project was born from a personal experience. I have always been a recreational runner – participating in several races over … Read more
Interdisciplinary ICU Early Mobility: Development, implementation and Value Scotland Memorial Hospital Pilot Protocol and 2-year follow-up By: Chris Ball UNC DPT class of 2015 Statement of Need: Rural and underserved areas are proven to have higher incidence of chronic disease … Read more
An introduction to exercise-based interventions for improving balance and preventing falls among community dwelling older adults A guide for first year physical therapy students by Caitlin Gallagher, SPT How my capstone project came to be… There were several driving forces … Read more
Visual Feedback Intervention Techniques to Improve Balance Within the Post-Stroke Population  By : Cara Hehn           During my last clinical rotation in the acute setting, working in the neurological ward, I had the opportunity to use a treatment technique I … Read more
Potential Benefits of the Aquatic Exercise on Secondary Health Conditions in Adults with Cerebral Palsy By Michael R. Murray, SPT Overview Cerebral palsy (CP) is considered one of the most common physical disabilities of children, with a worldwide prevalence of … Read more
‘Working Safely with Computers’ (A program to improve posture and workstation design in computer workers) By: Laxmilavanya Gullapalli, PT Introduction: Computers have permeated as an important unavoidable tool at every workplace. However, the increased use of computers at workplaces … Read more
Early Mobilization: Clinical Competency in the ICU Introduction: The medical complexity of a patient in the ICU can overwhelm a therapist. The multiple lines, tubes and equipment alarms that surround the patient can heighten this. Rising healthcare costs and related … Read more
Graft Choices and Outcomes in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Guide for Physical Therapy Students Reid Medlin, SPT Background During my first clinical rotation at an outpatient orthopedic clinic, I worked with several patients who were either planning on having … Read more
