Prevention and Early Intervention of Torticollis and Plagiocephaly for At-Risk Infants By: Rachel Earnhardt, SPT Background I have always enjoyed interacting with kids and babies, and have spent some time now at UNC focusing on this area of physical … Read more
Created by: Taylor Guardalabene, SPT Background Prior to starting physical therapy school, I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training. I have had experience working with many different athletes including children, college aged, and middle aged adults. One group … Read more
Background Prior to beginning physical therapy school, I was employed as a rehabilitation technician at a level 1 trauma center in Charlotte, North Carolina. A few of the physical therapists specialized in treating individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and … Read more
Background Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a highly prevalent topic in current research, as the recommendations for optimal rest and intervention have significantly changed over even the last decade.1 Physical therapists are well suited to address the … Read more
BACKGROUND: I first became interested in geriatrics during my acute care clinical rotation. I worked on the ortho/trauma unit of a large hospital, and interacted with many older adults who had chosen to receive hip or knee arthroplasties, or who … Read more
Working with Runners: Gait Analysis and Strength Training for Coaches, Athletes, and Clinicians The objective of this capstone project is to develop instructional materials for a “Working with Runners” course. The primary target audience(s) for this capstone project are … Read more
Background I have long been fascinated with the pelvic girdle pain and the sacroiliac joint. I became interested, specifically, in pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy when I experienced the phenomenon for myself during all three of my pregnancies. In my … Read more
Lukas Sand, SPT, MS, ATC Background: During one of my PT rotations, my clinical instructor (CI) and I were working with a patient with an incomplete spinal cord injury who demonstrated significant weakness in the dorsiflexor muscle group and knee … Read more
Kevin Bond, SPT Background Every year, millions of people swim for exercise and recreation. Swimming is one of the best ways to exercise for people of all ages and gains popularity every four years following the Olympics. Competitive … Read more
Created by: Chris Lane, SPT Background: I have had a strong interest in research before I applied to the UNC DPT program. I developed much of this interest after I participated in a research program during high school. I was … Read more
