Vestibular Videos and Multisensory Integration Impairment Case Study
Author: Ashlyn Warren, SPT Primary Advisor: Karen McCulloch PT, PhD, MS, FAPTA, FACSM, NCS(E) Committee Members: Vicki Mercer, PT, PhD, Jeremy Bradford, PT, DPT, OCS, and Blair Bergquist, PT, DPT Background: Going into my second clinical rotation, I had little experience … Read more
Lateral Ankle Sprain Treatment Guidelines and Return-to-Sport Criteria for Jumping Athletes
Author: Trey Miles, SPT Background My primary interest is in treating sports and orthopedics populations. I would like to work with a physically active individuals and athletes. Jumping sports have always been interesting to me, especially when considering the variety … Read more
Low Back versus Hip Differentiation for First-Year DPT Students
Background After finishing my first year of PT school and my first clinical rotation, I began developing a desire to go into teaching. I had always enjoyed giving presentations and trying to convey information or ideas to others; seeing lightbulbs … Read more
UCL Injury Risk Reduction Program
Background Through both personal and professional experiences, I have grown to enjoy providing care in the world of sports medicine. Athletic trainers and physical therapists alike find themselves in a unique position in healthcare, both aiding in injury recovery … Read more
Difficulty and Accommodations with Relevant Recreational Activity are Associated with Physical Function, Pain, and Fatigue in Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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
Supplemental Educational Material for PHYT 723: Hip and Knee
Introduction I have created a series of short videos and handouts to supplement the hip and knee coursework for PHYT 723: Applied Manual Therapy for my Capstone. These materials include a worksheet summarizing the hip and knee material covered in … Read more
Impacts of a Rehab Aide Mobility Program on Employee/Patient Satisfaction and Hospital Patient LOS
Background As I worked my way through my physical therapy studies here at UNC, I grew interests in areas of administration and management. I think exploring new ways of improving job satisfaction for Physical Therapists and other healthcare workers is … Read more
Strength Training, Conditioning, and Periodization Principles for the Orthopedic/Sports Physical Therapist
Background Working within the sports setting has been attractive to me prior to beginning the UNC DPT program. I was fortunate enough to be a part-time strength and conditioning intern for a year with UNC athletics during my time in … Read more
Predictors of Cranial Molding Deformities in Preterm Infants
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
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Physical Therapy Considerations & Interventions
Background As a first-year physical therapy student, I completed my first clinical rotation at Select Physical Therapy, an outpatient orthopedic clinic. I was exposed to a wide range of diagnoses, such as complex regional pain syndrome, post-TKA, bankart lesions, and … Read more