Tag: falls prevention

  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

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

Falls Risk Screening and Assessment Skills for the Student Physical Therapist By Helen Buchanan, SPT Background Falls risk screening and prevention have been passions of mine for a long time. I also intend to work with older adults after graduating … Read more

Created by Alan Levinson, SPT When I decided to embark on my DPT education I knew I had a long road to travel. A career change is no easy task. But, I was certain I would like to focus my … Read more

Demographic and Self-Report Measures  and Cognitive Screening for Falls Risk Assessment By Kristin T. Wright, SPT, ATC, CSCS, OLY Background: My interest in falls risk assessment has been on-going specifically for the last two years.  I have always had fun … Read more

Falls Risk and Utilization of Balance Training by Physical Therapists for Adults with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Data Analysis Monica Anderson, SPT   Background This past year I had the unique opportunity to perform a retrospective analysis using data … Read more

Fall Prevention Education Class for Community Dwelling Older Adults Jason Albright SPT Introduction It was midnight and the room was dark.  She was returning from the bathroom when the corner of a glass nightstand knocked her off balance.  She reached … Read more

Falls Prevention in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Cathryn Ghena, SPT   Welcome! I am so very excited that you have decided to stop by my capstone page.  Let me give you a brief overview before I delve into … Read more

Welcome to My Capstone Site No Tumbles for Tyrrell! By: Sarah Yancey, SPT Background For a long time, the devastating effects falls can have on community-dwelling older adults have intrigued me.  When I was in middle school, my great-grandmother fell … Read more