Project Year: 2017

  Ft. Bragg Intrepid Spirit Process Improvement Project BACKGROUND Intrepid:  characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude and endurance; Synonyms: courageous, valiant, fearless, valorous, and simply, brave. (Merriam Webster, 2017) The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), which opened in Bethesda, MD … Read more

Narrative In 2015, the Department of Defense (DoD) reported 22,672 active duty service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI), 18,686 of which were reported as mild TBI (mTBI).1 Soldiers are at increased risk of sustaining head injuries due … Read more

By Meredith Smythe, SPT Background: Growing up as a competitive swimmer I have always loved to be around the water. I was interested in seeing how aquatic therapy could benefit patients with neurological conditions. In the summer of 2016 I … Read more

Immediate effects of foot orthoses on gait and balance in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Pilot Study Melody Tran, SPT Background During my time in the UNC DPT program, I have developed a special interest in evaluating and treating … Read more

http://www.allymedicalsupply.net/attachments/Image/foot-on-orthotic_1.jpg?template=generic Immediate effects of custom foot orthotics with heel lift on gait and balance for boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy By: Tyler Shelton, SPT Background Over the past 3 years, my interest in the application of orthotics in the physical … Read more

The Ergonomics of Adult Car Seat Design and Comfort: Review of Evidence & Patient Guide By Honorée McGraw, SPT Background This project came about as a result of a personal and professional interest in ergonomics. Prior to beginning the DPT … Read more

Musculoskeletal Trigger Points: Pathophysiology and Implications for Evidence-Informed Clinical Practice by Dan Steele, SPT, CSCS, PES, CES   Background: During my six years as a personal trainer before my acceptance to and enrollment in PT school, I would frequently talk … Read more

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation: Investigating the Clinical Efficacy of RAS in Improving Gait During Neurorehabilitation By Elizabeth Huber, SPT Background Only one time in my physical therapy shadowing experience did I get to see the effects of music on gait recovery, but that one … Read more

Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAI) Kristen Ignaszewski, SPT   Background In April 2016 while on my second clinical rotation, Amy Dougherty, PT, provided me with the fortunate opportunity to observe Allston J. Stubbs IV, MD, MBA in the operating room at … Read more

Physical Therapy Implications for Complications of Breast Cancer Treatment Megan Schilter, SPT   Background & Purpose The topic of my capstone was inspired by personal interest, following my mom’s diagnosis of breast cancer last year. Immersed in physical therapy coursework and … Read more