Background: Prior to beginning my journey in the DPT program at UNC, I began participating as a cyclist and fundraiser in BikeMS events. These charitable events organized and hosted across the country by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are key … Read more

Practical Positioning for People with Disabilities Olivia DeSena Fleming, SPT Background Each year, UNC’s physical therapy department has the opportunity to send third-year physical therapy students, faculty, and clinicians to Guatemala for an international service-learning trip. During the week of … Read more

Wheeled Mobility Assessments Jenna Kazmaier, SPT BACKGROUND: During a clinical rotation at the UNC Center for Rehabilitation Care, I was able to observe several wheeled-mobility seating evaluations. An afternoon spent with an Assistive Technology Practitioner further opened my eyes to … Read more

Measures Commonly Used in Clinic to Assess Falls Risk Created by: AJ Francioni, SPT Background: I was very fortunate to grow up in a household where my grandmother lived with us and I always appreciated what it meant caring for … Read more

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Improved Gait in Parkinson’s Disease By: Sarah Stevenson, SPT Background As I began to think about electives for my third and final year of physical therapy school, I realized I had never participated in research, even … Read more

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Improved Gait in Parkinson’s Disease Ali Sherron, SPT Background After having been at UNC for almost 7 years, I realized I had not taken full advantage of what this University has to offer; therefore, I decided … Read more

Clinical Considerations of Concussion in the Military: Created by: Larysa Petrenko, SPT Background: During a serendipitous tour of the Center for the Intrepid facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston while in high school, I discovered a passion for … Read more

Background: Spinal muscular atrophy is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. Type I (Werdnig-Hoffman, acute) is the most severe form of SMA. Onset is noted at 0-3 months due to hypotonia and severe weakness, feeding difficulties and/or need for respiratory support. … Read more

  Auditory Cues and Step Length during Treadmill Gait in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease By: Guneet Chawla, SPT     Background When it came time to think about Capstone projects, I knew that I wanted to do a research project. … Read more

The Effects of Metronome Frequency and Walking Environment on Gait in People with Parkinson’s Disease By: Maddie Wygand, SPT Background I have a strong interest and appreciation for research and knew that I wanted to participate in a research experience … Read more