I am very excited to work with the pediatric population and volunteer abroad to enhance global health! In keeping with these two goals, I will be attending the UNC PT Outreach Service Learning Trip to Guatemala.  This trip was … Read more

Welcome and Thank You for Visiting an Overview of Aquatic Physical Therapy! My interest in aquatic physical therapy originates from the fact that I grew up in the water. As a competitive swimmer from age 5 to 22, I truly … Read more

Introduction My capstone project was inspired by an experience while working with children during clinical rotations.  During one rotation, I encountered children with cerebral palsy struggling with being overweight/obese, a factor which added to their often challenging lives. The impact … Read more

The purpose of my project was to perform the groundwork for implementing a Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program at a large academic medical center.  This included surveying potential future residents and clinical faculty, performing a gap analysis and identifying the … Read more

Early Intervention Physical Therapy Amanda Reed Hello, and thank you for your interest in my capstone project! Growing up with a mother who worked in special education I always knew I wanted to work with children. Once I started teaching … Read more

I chose to incorporate my Capstone Project with my participation in the UNC PT Outreach Service Learning Trip to Antigua, Guatemala. The UNC PT Outreach Service Learning Trip was founded in 2010 on the American Physical Therapy Association Vision 2020 … Read more

My inspiration for this capstone project developed while completing a clinical rotation at UNC Hospitals Jaycee Burn Center and gaining experience in the specialized field of burn rehabilitation physical therapy.  I was fortunate enough to be able to learn about … Read more

Combating Obesity in Children with Exergaming!!! By Katherine Culver MPH, SPT Childhood obesity has risen to epidemic proportions in the United States. After volunteering and working in various hospitals, clinics and school systems since high school this issue has become a … Read more