Tag: patient education

Background and Purpose I was introduced to many chronic pain patient cases during my first clinical rotation at an outpatient orthopedic clinic where many of the patients faced various psychosocial factors and had experienced chronic pain for years before coming … Read more

Aquatic Therapy for Amputees: Diving in to Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Recreation Hannah Zimmer, SPT University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill DPT Capstone Project 2021   Background & Statement of Need The purpose of this project is to create an … Read more

The Value of Early Caregiver Education in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Background As I began my Doctor of Physical Therapy education at UNC, I had an inkling that I enjoyed the pediatric population. Actually, the whole reason I pursued … 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

Enhancing the Therapeutic Alliance for Patients with Chronic Pain By Dylan Sheedy, SPT   Background I have always been interested in the nuances of interpersonal communication and their impacts on the development of robust, fulfilling interpersonal relationships. As I began … Read more

  Physical Therapy for Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain A Community Education Endeavor   By: Lindsay Saunders, SPT   Background Of all the memories I carry with me from this program, one of the most significant is the day that … Read more

As a vestibular physical therapist, I treat patients presenting with various types of dizziness. I love assessing patients and figuring out what is going on…BPPV? Cervicogenic dizziness? Vestibular neuritis? Migraines? Stroke? Orthostasis? OTHER? Putting the puzzle together is rewarding but … Read more