Myofascial Manipulation To Alleviate Forearm And Hand Weakness And Numbness In A Female Competitive Rock Climber,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Myofascial Manipulation To Alleviate Forearm And Hand Weakness And Numbness In A Female Competitive Rock Climber, Ben Kern, Evan M. Pucillo
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to describe the effectiveness of myofascial manipulation along with therapeutic exercise on a patient with weakness, numbness, and tingling in the distal upper extremities in order to return to competitive rock climbing.
Can You Dig? Returning To Volleyball After Arthroscopic Medial Plica Excision,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Can You Dig? Returning To Volleyball After Arthroscopic Medial Plica Excision, Kelsy Wheeler, Lisa Chase
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitation and return-to-sport process following arthroscopic medial plica excision for a patient who had previously undergone unsuccessful conservative management for anterior knee pain.
Ease Into It. Effects Of Mobilization With Movement Utilizing Patients Body Weight,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Ease Into It. Effects Of Mobilization With Movement Utilizing Patients Body Weight, Casey Brown, Matthew L. Daugherty
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to utilize mobilization with movement (MWM) to restore knee flexion in a patient with delayed quadriceps tendon repair.
The Effectiveness Of Physical Therapy Interventions For A Six-Year-Old Boy With Monosomy 18p,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
The Effectiveness Of Physical Therapy Interventions For A Six-Year-Old Boy With Monosomy 18p, Grace Lewis, Catherine M. Andrea
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to explain the utilization and effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for improving gross motor abilities in a six-year-old boy diagnosed with Monosomy 18p.
When All Else Fails: Management Of An Irreparable Rotator Cuff With Capsular Reconstruction And Physical Therapy Targeting Accommodative Musculature,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
When All Else Fails: Management Of An Irreparable Rotator Cuff With Capsular Reconstruction And Physical Therapy Targeting Accommodative Musculature, Savannah Faulk, Douglas Steele
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitative outcomes on a superior capsular reconstruction surgery following the re-injury of a surgically repaired rotator cuff (RTC) and glenoid labrum that was deemed irreparable.
Walkin’ On Air: Alter-G Gait Training In A Male With Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Walkin’ On Air: Alter-G Gait Training In A Male With Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Kimberly Richardson, Evan M. Pucillo
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to determine the effectiveness of LBPPS treadmill training, using the Alter-G, to improve the spatiotemporal parameters of gait for a patient with HSP.
Reforming Range Of Motion: The Use Of The Pilates Reformer In A Female With Postoperative Adhesive Capsulitis,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Reforming Range Of Motion: The Use Of The Pilates Reformer In A Female With Postoperative Adhesive Capsulitis, Lanzi A. Young, Larry J. Mengelkoch
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to describe the rehabilitation outcomes of a 62-year-old female with post operative adhesive capsulitis using Pilates-based intervention in conjunction with standard Physical Therapy.
To Transplant Or Not To Transplant? The Successful Treatment Of A Lateral Meniscus Transplant,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
To Transplant Or Not To Transplant? The Successful Treatment Of A Lateral Meniscus Transplant, Jaime Rubin, Matthew L. Daugherty
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report was to demonstrate how physical therapists can successfully manage a young patient who received the rare lateral meniscal transplant procedure.
An Orthopedic Solution To A Neurological Problem -Core Stabilization Post Stroke: A Case Report,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
An Orthopedic Solution To A Neurological Problem -Core Stabilization Post Stroke: A Case Report, James E. Smith, Lindsay Perry
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to report the outcomes of combining manual therapy techniques for spinal mobility and stability with traditional neurological approaches to stroke rehabilitation.
Non-Organic Motor Disorder: Combatting The Effects Of Stress On Functional Mobility,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Non-Organic Motor Disorder: Combatting The Effects Of Stress On Functional Mobility, Kelsi Taylor, Lindsay Perry
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of the case report was to show how neurological symptoms can be effectively treated with task-specific interventions and the role of stress in symptom presentation in patients with somatoform disorders.
Relieve Pain And Continue To Train! Dry Needling Intervention For Foot Tendinopathies,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Relieve Pain And Continue To Train! Dry Needling Intervention For Foot Tendinopathies, Aubrey Kuester, Lisa Chase
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to describe a multimodal physical therapy intervention of dry-needling, manual therapy and low-dye anti-pronation taping for a female marathon runner with bilateral plantar fasciitis, Achilles and peroneal tendinopathies.
Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Hypermobile Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome For Treatment Of Cervicogenic Headaches: A Case Report,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Hypermobile Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome For Treatment Of Cervicogenic Headaches: A Case Report, Cody A. Leeworthy, Jeffrey A. Rot
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report was to demonstrate the management of a patient diagnosed with hEDS for treatment of Cervicogenic headaches with the use of the CCFT protocol.
Walk It Like You Talk It, Like A Champ With Some Amp,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Walk It Like You Talk It, Like A Champ With Some Amp, Sam Chukwuma, Anne H. Boddy
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to measure the effectiveness of amplified movement therapy to improve functional balance and gait in a post-stroke patient.
Monkey See, Monkey Do! Utilization Of Yoga Intervention For A Child With Non-Verbal Autism,
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Monkey See, Monkey Do! Utilization Of Yoga Intervention For A Child With Non-Verbal Autism, Elaina Prevatte, Catherine M. Andrea
St. Augustine, Spring 2018
The purpose of this case report is to describe the effects of yoga intervention with traditional physical therapy on motor performance and visual attention in a young girl with non-verbal ASD.
Thinking And Acting "Outside The Box",
2018
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Thinking And Acting "Outside The Box", Erin E. Schwier, Jennie Digrado, Christine Mary Childers
San Marcos, Summer 2018
Role play and simulation are both powerful teaching tools that have been used in nursing and physician education for many years. Role playing offers a cheaper alternative than simulation and allows the individuals playing the roles to experience the patient’s perspective. The University of St. Augustine in California is one of the few PT programs to teach PT students the Allen Cognitive levels, and the importance of cognition when planning and developing interventions. With the aging of the baby boomers, more therapists will be working with the aging population, and it is critical that the concept of cognitive challenges is …
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children With Dyslexia In The Classroom Environment,
2018
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Children With Dyslexia In The Classroom Environment, Erin Wright
MOT Student Capstones
Objectives: Occupational therapists focus on increasing the occupational performance of individuals, especially students in the school system. Reading is a major occupation of a student's life. Since there is evidence that reading disorders, such as dyslexia, involve the visual system, occupational therapists can help support these students in the school system by improving their visual perceptual and ocular motor skills. The focus of this paper and project is to provide teachers and staff members in a Lower School information on the correlation between the lack of visual skills and dyslexia. Methods: Conduct a presurvey of teacher feedback on their levels …
Exploration And Education Of Occupation-Based Interventions Of Meal Preparation In Skilled Nursing Facilities For Occupational Therapy Practitioners,
2018
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Exploration And Education Of Occupation-Based Interventions Of Meal Preparation In Skilled Nursing Facilities For Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Lauren L. Bridgers
MOT Student Capstones
The objectives of this project were to educate and promote client-centered, meaningful occupation based interventions in the skilled nursing facility setting in order to increase independence and safety with meal preparation required for independent living for the adult population. This project explored the evidence-based knowledge and current implementation of occupation-based meal preparation tasks of current occupational therapy practitioners through a pre-questionnaire. Based on the occupational therapy practitioners' pre-questionnaire results, an educational training was provided via telehealth to restate the distinct value of occupation-based meal preparation. A post-questionnaire was obtained to reassess the knowledge and current implementation of occupation-based meal preparation …
Mindfulness As A Tool To Decrease Stress In Parents Of Children With Special Needs,
2018
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Mindfulness As A Tool To Decrease Stress In Parents Of Children With Special Needs, Ashley N. Garwood
MOT Student Capstones
The occupational role for a parent and/or caregiver of a child with special needs can be a stressful role. These individuals often assume the responsibilities of many different professions, with little time for their own health and wellness. This project aimed to investigate the use of mindfulness as a stress management tool for such parents and caregivers. The objectives of this project were to provide parents and caregivers of children with special needs a simple and realistic tool to decrease perceived stress, and to improve their overall role satisfaction. Attendants were provided with two educational training sessions in order to …
Caring For Caregivers Of Children With A Traumatic Brain Injury: Support Group,
2018
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Caring For Caregivers Of Children With A Traumatic Brain Injury: Support Group, Caroline T. Boyd
MOT Student Capstones
This Capstone project discusses a piloted support group for Eastern North Carolina at Vidant Medical Center for caregivers of children with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Through collaboration with Vidant Medical Center interprofessionals, my fieldwork supervisor, and literature reviews of scholarly articles I designed outcome objectives and an itinerary for four piloted support group sessions. Support group topics included health maintenance, stress management, leisure exploration, parenting children with a TBI, and learning self-care management skills. Pre-and post-questionnaires were created and provided to participants. These questionnaires included questions concerning level of understanding of TBI, knowledge of community resources, level of stress, …
Occupatioanl Therapy In A Rural Public-School System: Exploring The Needs Of Elementary Schools Regarding Written Expression,
2018
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Occupatioanl Therapy In A Rural Public-School System: Exploring The Needs Of Elementary Schools Regarding Written Expression, Kaitlyn A. James
MOT Student Capstones
This capstone focused on the topic of written expression in a rural public school system setting, Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS). After investigating the needs of teachers in ECPS specifically and researching the evidence behind writing programs and current best practices, the end goal of this capstone was to make a formal recommendation for a writing program to the involved stakeholders in ECPS. Literature examined for this project included research from scholarly journals, presentations, evidenced-based databases, and credible web-based and academic resources. Gaining feedback from the teachers provided insight that specifically targeted areas of daily instruction while providing additional perspective …
