Category: Pediatric

Predictors of Cranial Molding Deformities in Preterm Infants By: Sonia Kelkar, SPT Background Since starting in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UNC-Chapel Hill, I have always known that I had an interest in working with the pediatric population. … Read more

Background As second year DPT students, we learned about equipment evaluations and many of the components that go along with them. However, I never felt like I had a good understanding of what the entire process looked like or what … Read more

Picture Reference: Dusing, Kyvelidou, Mercer, Stergiou, 2009 Author: Jennifer Bosserman, SPT Advisor: Dana McCarty, PT, DPT Committee Members: Jessica Cassidy, PT, DPT, PhD and Kristen Dragotta PT, DPT Background Prior to beginning PT school, I already knew that I had … Read more

Review of Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions  Randi DiBuono, SPT   Background             Coming into physical therapy school, I knew that I was interested in working with the pediatric patient population. Throughout my time in the program, … Read more

Background:      This project was created in part due to my clinical interests I’ve gained throughout my education in UNC’s DPT program, along with my own background in sports and athletics in general. Growing up, I always played a … Read more

Infant Massage as a Stress Management Technique for Parents of Extremely Preterm Infants Rachel Silver, SPT Background Before beginning PT school, I already knew that my heart was in pediatrics from my experiences shadowing and experiences working with children (camp … Read more

Technology-Based Educational Materials for Spanish Speakers Ana-Clara Caldwell, SPT Background: I have always had a passion for working with children and am hoping to pursue a career in pediatrics upon graduation. As a camp counselor, nanny, tutor, and personal assistant … Read more

Helping Kids with Hemiplegia Camp: Therapeutic Rationale, Handling Techniques, and Activity Recommendations By Kaitlynn Durkin, SPT   Background: Throughout my Doctor of Physical Therapy education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, my passion for working with children … Read more

Neonatal Cranial Molding and Positioning Changes Related to Respiratory Device Ashley Hite, SPT Background When I began pursuing my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at UNC-Chapel Hill, I knew I enjoyed various aspects of working with the pediatric population.  I knew … Read more

8 Background     During my time in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program I had the opportunity to gain pediatric experience through our didactic education. During our first year Motor Development course I became fascinated with infant development and … Read more