Auditory Contributions to Postural Steadiness in Older Adults With and Without Hearing Loss
By: LaCorey Cunningham, SPT Background: As a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UNC, I had the pleasure of working primarily with older adults during my past two clinical rotations and they have become a patient … Read more
Prepared and Ready: Equipping Students for Meaningful Post-secondary Opportunities
1 Prepared and Ready: Equipping Students for Meaningful Post-secondary Opportunities By Shelby Miller, SPT Background of Project Development This project is related to preparing students with disabilities for post-secondary opportunities, including utilizing evaluations and interventions focused on work preparedness. … Read more
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: An Overview and Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Interventions
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: An Overview and Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Interventions By Leslie Rainey, SPT Background: Ehlers-Danlos-hypermobility type (EDS-HT) is a heritable connective tissue disorder characterized by generalized joint hypermobility, related musculoskeletal manifestations, and involvement of the skin.1 Associated symptoms include … Read more
The Value of Early Caregiver Education in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The Value of Early Caregiver Education in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Background As I began my Doctor of Physical Therapy education at UNC, I had an inkling that I enjoyed the pediatric population. Actually, the whole reason I pursued … Read more
Preventing and Treating Cranial Molding Deformities in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Background and Purpose: Premature infants who have prolonged stays in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are prone to developing positional plagiocephaly, also referred to as deformational plagiocephaly.1 Premature infants in the NICU are at increased risk for developing positional … Read more
Therapeutic Alliance: Definition and Implementation into Patient Care
Therapeutic Alliance: Definition and Implementation into Patient Care: By Matthew Chaus, SPT Background: Before entering physical therapy school at UNC, I worked at an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. This clinic saw a large volume of patients of varying … Read more
Integrating Yoga and Physical Therapy for the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) has been a clinical interest of mine since I first began to consider physical therapy as a profession. I have witnessed just how debilitating OA can be, as I have had friends, family members, and of course … Read more
Understanding the Multifactorial Causes of Falls in Individuals Post-Stroke
Understanding the Multifactorial Causes of Falls in Individuals Post-Stroke By Kristen Shumaker, SPT and Kristen Massey, SPT Background Both of us have an interest in the stroke population as well as the biomechanical and psychosocial consequences of stroke. We also … Read more
Understanding the Multifactorial Causes of Falls in Individuals Post-Stroke
Understanding the Multifactorial Causes of Falls in Individuals Post-Stroke By Kristen Shumaker, SPT and Kristen Massey, SPT Background Both of us have an interest in the stroke population as well as the biomechanical and psychosocial consequences of stroke. We also … Read more
Reducing Risk of Falls in Older Adults: Shoe-wear Recommendations, Modifications, and Special Considerations
Reducing Risk of Falls in Older Adults: Shoe-Wear Recommendations, Modifications, and Special Considerations Erica Ghigliotty, SPT Background Those who know me well could confidently tell you that my strongest passions include the following: Working with older adults and preventing falls, … Read more