Tag: balance

  Age-Related Hearing Loss for the Physical Therapist: Effects on Postural Control and Strategies to Promote Comprehensive Care in the PT Clinic Carolyn Mistele, SPT   Background: Throughout my Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education at UNC, I have been … Read more

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

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

Recommendations for Improving Otago Exercise Program Implementation at UNC University Physical Therapy Clinics By Jonathan Earles, SPT Background During my time in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UNC, I gradually cultivated an interest in working with older adults. … Read more

Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation for Improved Gait in Parkinson’s Disease By: Sarah Stevenson, SPT Background As I began to think about electives for my third and final year of physical therapy school, I realized I had never participated in research, even … Read more

Screening of Dizziness in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice Teaching experience for PT students and practicing PTs By: Takumi Kato, PT, MS Background I have developed my curiosity of cervicogenic dizziness since I learned the advanced orthopedic physical therapy and vestibular … 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