Background Prior to this project presenting itself as a possibility, I have always been passionate about evidence based practice in the realms of sports medicine, sports physical therapy, athletic training, and human performance enhancement. Before starting in … Read more

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) & Graston Techniques Melissa Carr, SPT & Rachel Labella, SPT Background Together, Rachel and I share a passion for orthopedics and intervention techniques that improve the level of care we can provide to our … Read more

Exercise Prescription and the Lower Extremity Alan Zhou, SPT   Background: Prior to starting the physical therapy program, improving strength and conditioning, improving human movement, and optimizing performance were the driving forces that led me to my fascination with exercise … Read more

Aquatic Therapy for Amputees: Diving in to Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Recreation Hannah Zimmer, SPT University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill DPT Capstone Project 2021   Background & Statement of Need The purpose of this project is to create an … Read more

  with Kyle Wolfe, SPT Background My whole life I have played ice hockey and endured many injuries. This led to quite a bit of time spent at physical therapy in the OP ortho setting for rehabilitation. As I spent … Read more

  Background   I had never really heard of what blood flow restriction (BFR) really was until I saw it as a research topic that Jon Hacke was interested in. Since he was interested in using BFR in the geriatric population, … Read more

With Chris Adamson, SPT Background While working as a physical therapy tech prior to entering PT school, I noticed how common it was for patients to have difficulty getting to appointments consistently due to work. Another trend I noticed was … Read more

Background My love for running and fitness is what originally sparked my interest in health science and, eventually, physical therapy.  As I started to shadow physical therapists (PTs) during my undergraduate degree, I grew more passionate about the field.  After … Read more

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: An Overview and Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Interventions By Leslie Rainey, SPT   Background: Ehlers-Danlos-hypermobility type (EDS-HT) is a heritable connective tissue disorder characterized by generalized joint hypermobility, related musculoskeletal manifestations, and involvement of the skin.1 Associated symptoms include … Read more

  Therapeutic Alliance: Definition and Implementation into Patient Care: By Matthew Chaus, SPT  Background:  Before entering physical therapy school at UNC, I worked at an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. This clinic saw a large volume of patients of varying … Read more