Encouraging Safe Activity for Children with a Bleeding Disorder By: Ned Bixby, SPT ____________________________________________________________________________________ Background Working with children has been a passion of mine for a long time and I knew that I wanted to explore pediatric practice within physical … Read more

Screening of Dizziness in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice Teaching experience for PT students and practicing PTs By: Takumi Kato, PT, MS Background I have developed my curiosity of cervicogenic dizziness since I learned the advanced orthopedic physical therapy and vestibular … Read more

A Summary of Orthotics for the Pediatric Patient Capstone project cumulating in a voice thread presentation for DPT Students By: Martha Kalisz, SPT Background I plan on working in a pediatric setting, and, in my experience, many pediatric patients who … Read more

Joint Hypermobility: Physical Function and Balance for Older Adults & a Literature Review of the Association of Postural Sway by: Jaime Hankins, SPT Background: As I was growing up, my friends and family often referred to me as ‘double jointed’ … Read more

Investigation of Potential Prognostic Factors for Long-Term Opiate Use in Patients with Low Back Pain Gregory Howell, SPT Background I first became interested in area of prescription opioid use in pain management after my father, a former police officer and … Read more

Risk Factors for Prolonged Opioid Usage in Patients with Low Back Pain in the Civilian and Military Population Ali Serrani, SPT, ATC Background:  My interest in the management of low back pain and the Opioid Epidemic began during my first … Read more

Plantar Fasciitis: Assessment and Intervention Stategies By Bart Satterfield IV, SPT Background: My interest in foot and ankle pathologies began after the foot and ankle section of our Musculoskeletal II course that was taught by Dr. Michael Gross, PT, PhD, … Read more

The Ergonomics of Adult Car Seat Design and Comfort: Review of Evidence & Patient Guide By Honorée McGraw, SPT Background This project came about as a result of a personal and professional interest in ergonomics. Prior to beginning the DPT … Read more

Musculoskeletal Trigger Points: Pathophysiology and Implications for Evidence-Informed Clinical Practice by Dan Steele, SPT, CSCS, PES, CES   Background: During my six years as a personal trainer before my acceptance to and enrollment in PT school, I would frequently talk … Read more

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