Project Year: 2015

This site is still under construction. Please feel free to view materials below. Background: Project Development: Gathering Evidence: Overview of Evidence/Research: Presentation: Footwear_Treffer_15 References: Capstone_Resources Handouts: Handout_FootwearRec Handout_ReferralGuide Evaluation and Reflection • Presentation Goals • Feedback Feedback_FleetFeet • Learning Objectives … Read more

Rehab post Total Knee Arthroplasty in Older Adults with a Focus on Balance Developed by: Brittany Stapleton-Livingston, SPT Overview I had the opportunity to work with older adults in the clinic. It was common to see patients that had decreased … Read more

EFFECTS OF AN 8-WEEK SELF-EFFICACY PLUS EXERCISE INTERVENTION ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND FATIGUE IN AN INDIVIDUAL WITH PROGRESSIVE MS By Heather Eustis, SPT   For my capstone I designed and conducted a single-subject study as a research … Read more

Using Computer Gaming in the Rehabilitation of Post-Stroke Patients Khiem Bui, SPT   Background Prior to going to PT school, I had worked as an engineer for about 16 years, in two different stints. I spent the first one doing … Read more

peaPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Distance Runners By Dale Hamilton, SPT University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Background The idea of this project was born from a personal experience. I have always been a recreational runner – participating in several races over … Read more

Overuse Tendinopathy: Assessment and Intervention Strategies for the Achilles Tendon by Mark Boles, SPT Background: The development of this project stems from many years ago while working towards my B.S. in exercise physiology. During this time I developed great interest … Read more

Fall Prevention for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Dementia Introduction The purpose of my capstone project was to develop a fall prevention exercise program for the participants of the Loving Touch Adult Day care in Charlotte, NC that could be integrated … Read more

Interdisciplinary ICU Early Mobility: Development, implementation and Value Scotland Memorial Hospital Pilot Protocol and 2-year follow-up By: Chris Ball UNC DPT class of 2015 Statement of Need: Rural and underserved areas are proven to have higher incidence of chronic disease … Read more

Effective Management of Knee Osteoarthritis By: Jayson Hull SPT, CSCS Overview While contemplating capstone topics I knew I wanted to present on a topic related to exercise. However, I was torn between something more sports related such as ACL prevention … Read more

An introduction to exercise-based interventions for improving balance and preventing falls among community dwelling older adults A guide for first year physical therapy students by Caitlin Gallagher, SPT How my capstone project came to be… There were several driving forces … Read more