Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAI) Kristen Ignaszewski, SPT Background In April 2016 while on my second clinical rotation, Amy Dougherty, PT, provided me with the fortunate opportunity to observe Allston J. Stubbs IV, MD, MBA in the operating room at … Read more
Picture reprinted from: Daniel J, Getty Images. Stephan Strasburg and the Tommy John elbow. Bleacher Report. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1672080-dr-frank-jobe-tommy-john-and-the-surgery-that-changed-baseball-forever. Published July 17,2013. Accessed April 20, 2017. The Baseball Pitcher’s Elbow Lauren Kozar, SPT Background A continuing education course that I attended at … Read more
Pusher Syndrome Post-Stroke:  Background Information, Patient Presentation, and Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies Created by Hannah Leshin Background Information Pusher Syndrome (PS) is an impairment that occurs following a stroke, affecting patients’ perception of postural vertical.1 The patient presentation of PS … Read more
The Use of Boxing Training as an Intervention for Parkinson’s Disease By, M. Julianne Runey, SPT Background Over the past three years, while being in the physical therapy program at UNC-Chapel Hill, I have seen multiple patients with Parkinson’s … Read more
    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
Cranial Molding Deformity: Evidence for Prevention and Treatment in the NICU By: Elizabeth Lynch, SPT Background I first became interested in the topic of cranial molding after completing my 2nd year Research Experience with Dana McCarty, PT, DPT, PCS, … Read more
Community Classes for Parkinson Disease Created by Kenzie Owens, SPT Background My work in Health and Wellness and Evidence Based Practice II (EBP II) led me to consider the benefits of community exercise classes for those with Parkinson Disease. In … Read more
Critical Skills for Manual Therapy Competency in Physical Therapy Created by Kip Stromberg, SPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS Background At the beginning of my third year in PT school, I discussed a potential capstone project with Dr. Mike McMorris regarding critical … Read more
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
WELCOME TO MY CAPSTONE PAGE! THANKS FOR VISITING! The Effect of Preoperative Physical Therapy on Total Knee Arthroplasty in Patients with End-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis By Jeremy Evans, SPT Background In the spring of 2015, I was fortunate to gain orthopedic … Read more
