Integrating Yoga and Physical Therapy for the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) has been a clinical interest of mine since I first began to consider physical therapy as a profession. I have witnessed just how debilitating OA can be, as I have had friends, family members, and of course … Read more
Utilization of Computer Adaptive Tests in Patients with Knee Conditions: A Systematic Review
Utilization of Computer Adaptive Tests in Patients with Knee Conditions: A Systematic Review Tanner Holden, SPT, CSCS Background I have been highly interested in orthopedic physical therapy since I began shadowing physical therapists as an undergraduate. Throughout my graduate education … Read more
Conservative Management of Osteoarthritis: Resources for Patients and Advanced Practice Providers in the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Conservative Management of Osteoarthritis: Resources for Patients and Advanced Practice Providers in the Federal Bureau of Prisons By Joe Douglass, SPT, CSCS Background This past year I was accepted to the U.S. Public Health Service as an officer in training, … 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
Prehabilitation for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Prehabilitation for Total Knee Arthroplasty Ellie Rubin, SPT Background The total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedure was first introduced to me during my acute care rotation at UNC Hospitals. In following outpatient rotations through UNC Therapy Services, I had the opportunity … Read more