Return to Sport Guideline: Hip Labral Repair & Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome Abby Greaney, SPT, CSCS Background: Throughout our last couple of clinical rotations in early-mid 2021, I had the opportunity to work with multiple labral repair patients. I had no … Read more
Physical Activity Promotion Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Mary Grace Knoll Background My interest throughout physical therapy school have continually been in the area orthopedics, as well as a large interest in research. Additionally, I have always been interested … Read more
Return to Activity Postpartum: Factors for the Physical Health Professional to Consider and Patient Handout Emily Goodnight, SPT Background Before and during physical therapy school, I have found myself interested in a variety of topics. I am passionate about … 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
Background Prior to participating in my clinical rotations, I had very little knowledge or experience related to dry needling. On my second clinical rotation, my clinical instructor introduced me to dry needling, allowed me to observe many patient needling sessions, … Read more
Background Frequently, new interventions enter the realm of physical therapy, and patients and therapists alike rush to integrate them. The novelty offers hope, a change of pace, and potentially new benefits. This is particularly noticeable in the rise of interventions … Read more
Background Prior to this project presenting itself as a possibility, I have always been passionate about evidence based practice in the realms of sports medicine, sports physical therapy, athletic training, and human performance enhancement. Before starting in … Read more
Exercise Prescription and the Lower Extremity Alan Zhou, SPT Background: Prior to starting the physical therapy program, improving strength and conditioning, improving human movement, and optimizing performance were the driving forces that led me to my fascination with exercise … Read more
Background: Sports medicine and working in sports populations has appeals to me since before beginning the UNC DPT program. Prior to the DPT program, my background in exercise and sport science, coaching education, and interning as a strength and … Read more
Background My love for running and fitness is what originally sparked my interest in health science and, eventually, physical therapy. As I started to shadow physical therapists (PTs) during my undergraduate degree, I grew more passionate about the field. After … Read more
