Background I am a “big picture” thinker, and I have always enjoyed analyzing how the various parts of something connect and influence one another. As I have moved through the DPT curriculum, I have become increasingly fascinated with looking at … 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

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

Background In my first semester of physical therapy school, an orthopedic resident casually introduced me to pain neuroscience. In the following weeks, I hounded him and physical therapy faculty for more research. Serendipitously, my first clinical was at the Durham … 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

Progressive Return to Activity for Service Members with Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury By: Caroline Cleveland, SPT   Background In January 2013, while I was active duty in the Army, I began my prerequisite physical therapy observation hours in the … Read more

Physical Education/Physical Activity, Academic Performance, and Overweight/Obesity Tracy S. Taylor Overview Recent attention has been given to childhood obesity and the role of schools and physical fitness.1 Childhood obesity can have adverse biological effects such as cardiovascular disease(s) and diabetes … Read more

Let’s Get Moving!   Home Physical Activity Program My Story I have always been active, as a child and an adult. Many of my happiest memories from childhood are of being active such as swimming and playing kickball with neighborhood … Read more