Prevention and Early Intervention of Torticollis/Plagiocephaly for At-Risk Infants
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
Incorporating Sport Specific Exercises for Older Adults with Glenohumeral Dislocation
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
Concussion Clinical Practice Guideline
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
Understanding and Improving Research in mTBI
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
Community Health and Mobility Partnership (CHAMP): Collaboration, Outcomes, and Expansion
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
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
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
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
The Potential Benefits of Functional Electrical Stimulation for Motor Return with Patients with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
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
Swimming Injuries and Prevention for Coaches and Physical Therapists
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
BILATERAL COMPARISONS AND ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN QUADRICEPS STRENGTH, VOLUNTARY ACTIVATION, AND NEURAL EXCITABILITY WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
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