Author: Ashley Hodge, SPT Advisor: Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD Committee Members: Sarah McAuliffe, PT, DPT & Carla Hill, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert MDT, CEEAA Background I was first made aware of the importance of attaining quadriceps strength … Read more
Background Throughout my time in the UNC Doctor of Physical Therapy program, I have been exposed to many areas of clinical practice and it has been a privilege to learn about the assessment and treatments that physical therapists can provide … Read more
Background I always joke that research is in my blood. Both my grandfathers and dad are researchers and authors, so it was natural for me to look into research as well. I had the opportunity to complete a honors thesis … Read more
Return to Run After Stroke: A Case Series Michael James, SPT Background While in PT school, I enjoyed learning about the numerous specialty opportunities within physical therapy. The meaningful hands-on experiences that I had confirmed neurology as an interest … Read more
Author: Sarah Novroski, SPT Advisor: Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD Committee Members: Chris Lane, PT, PT and Joshua Torrey, PT, DPT Background During my 3rd year in UNC’s DPT program, I had the desire to further explore the world … Read more
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
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
Recreational Running with Low Disease Activity Rheumatoid Arthritis Daniel Thomas, SPT Background I love almost all forms of exercise, but endurance sports have always been a passion of mine. For years, running has been an outlet for me in pursuit … Read more
Background During my second clinical experience I had the opportunity of working on the Brain Injury Team in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting at Carolinas Rehabilitation in Charlotte, NC. I worked primarily with stroke survivors and their families and loved … Read more
Background: Prior to attending The University of North Carolina at Greensboro for my B.S. in Kinesiology, I was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Infantry and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina from 2012-2016. During this time, I … Read more
