Assessing the Need For and Effectiveness of a Presentation on Pediatric Equipment in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students By: Brennan Ehlinger Visser, SPT Background: Surprisingly, there is a wide variety of experience and knowledge among pediatric physical therapists when it … 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

Techniques to Improve Respiratory Function in Patients with Neuromotor Delay Picture from: Massery M [DVD] (1) By: Chloe Smith   Background: The Department of Physical Therapy at UNC has had a long-standing relationship with a long-term care facility, Las Obras … Read more

The Buddy Club Jessie Risen, PT, MPT, RetATC Background The school based physical therapist has the unique advantage of treating patients/students in their “working” and natural environment on a daily basis.  This provides the opportunity to promote participation and physical … Read more

Introduction Asheville, NC and the surrounding area has a strong cycling community and a proactive community of families of children with special needs. It seems logical that the two could come together to form a fun, inclusive organized cycling-based activity … Read more

Overview:  There is a major concern among school-based physical therapists (SBPTs) about whether use of a less restrictive assistive device (AD) would be beneficial or detrimental to a child with disability’s learning ability in the classroom.  According to the Individuals … Read more

Prevention and Reduction of Childhood Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW) Created by: Lindsey Viltrakis, SPT  Background and Statement of Need Initially, the driving factor behind this capstone project was my desire to create a tangible product that filled a need related … Read more

NICU Graduate Informational Pamphlets By: Kelly Walsh, SPT Background I have always enjoyed pediatric physical therapy and started at UNC with the goal of working in pediatrics upon graduation. After shadowing physical therapists in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), … Read more

  Eastern North Carolina Pediatric Seating and Equipment Clinic by Christine Lysaght, MPT, CSCS     Introduction The purpose of my capstone is to provide children with disabilities (CWD) in Eastern North Carolina (ENC) improved access to specialized seating and … Read more

Physical Activity for Children with Special Needs: A Call to Maintaining a Healthy Weight By: Sabina Beckler, SPT Overview As the prevalence of obesity remains high in the United States and poses a threat around the world, children and adolescents … Read more