APTA North Carolina Annual Conference 2025
Elon, North Carolina
#DukeatAPTANC
APTA North Carolina (aptanc.org)
• All Duke Physical Therapy students, faculty (current and former), clinicians, and alumni of the educational, residency, and fellowship programs have been listed
• Duke Physical Therapy Faculty denoted by “Dr.”
• Alumni of the Duke PT educational program have their graduation year listed after their name
• Duke DPT student presentations in italics with students actually present at Elon in bold
• (Names in parentheses) indicate co-authorship but not speaking
• Times are listed in time zone of conference location
Friday, October 17
8:30-10 am Dr. Brittany Jones
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Assessment: Tailored to the Needs of Older Adults
8:30 – 10 am Grace Russo ’23, Claire Fanto
Evidence Based Practice for Acute and Chronic Venous Thromboembolism: Considerations Across the PT Continuum
10-10:45 am Posters
Duke DPT Class of 2026 posters
25) Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness to Address Psychological Barriers during SCI Rehabilitation: A Case Report
-Sarah Adamo, Anna Smith, Dr. Kelly Reynolds, Dr. Jody Feld
29) Motherhood Post-Stroke: Salient Interventions Improve Mobility, Childcare Endurance, Engagement in Play, and Return to Work
-Holly Brown, Alyssa Cooney, Dr. Jody Feld, Dr. Kelly Reynolds
32) Student Management of Post-MCA Stroke in a 64-year-old Ultra-Marathon Runner
-Alyssa Cooney, Juliette Clavier, Lauren Dreusicke, Julia Douglas, Li Chen, Ben Ramger ’19, Colin Sauter
38) Partnering with a Non-Fluent Person to Facilitate Functional Improvement Five Years PostStroke: A Case Study
-Reghan Flores, Madison Irick, Dr. Jody Feld, Rob Farrell
39) Advancing Student Physical Therapist Education through an Experiential Error-Based Practice Model
-Reghan Flores, Grace Jager, Katey Wang, Max Francisco
40) Reducing Fall Risk for an Older Adult with Perseverance and Neglect Post-Stroke: A Case Report
-Reghan Flores, Grace Jager, Katey Wang, Max Francisco, Dr. Derek Clewley
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Friday, October 17
10-10:45 am Posters
37) Stepping Back to Move Forward: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Backward Walking in Stroke Rehabilitation -Bridget Ripa Eubanks ‘13
10:45-12:15 Val Adams ‘18, Tashelle Peigan, Kaylee Arnold
Pregnancy and Early Postpartum Training for the Acute Care Physical Therapist
10:45-12:15 Andréas Remis
Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
1:30-3 pm Glenn Clarke
Plates, Tunnels, and Jungle Gyms: ACLR for the skeletally immature patient
3:30-5 pm Mandy Jones Hyslop ‘10 No PhD? No Problem! A Guide to Help Clinicians Participate in Research
5 – 7 pm Social Event with PT Trivia Beer Republic: 901 Haggard Avenue
Saturday, October 18
8:30-10 am Jessica Juan, Shane Mathew, Yiliu Cao
The Missing Piece: Considering Contextual Factors of Patient Experience to Optimize Musculoskeletal Care
10-10:45 am Posters
Duke DPT Class of 2026 posters
42) Intensive, Student-Led Physical Therapy Improves Wheelchair Level Function for Chronic SCI Participant; A Case Study
-Jenna Grunzke, Megan Ringo, Caroline Schroeder King ’13, Dr. Jody Feld
43) Six-Week Student-Led Task-Specific Physical Therapy Improves Balance Confidence in Chronic Stroke Survivor; A Case Study
-Sam Horan, Wes Jenq, Jessica Matsuoka, Megan Ringo, Elizabeth Nixon, Ben Ramger ’19, Dr. Derek Clewley
45) Functional Improvements for Stroke Patient After Initial Neuroplasticity Phase Through Student-Run Physical Therapy Interventions
-Maja Jankovic, Mason Kosik, Isha Dixit, Avery Morris, Aryn Cunningham, Ben Ramger ’19, Dr. Derek Clewley
55) Impact of short-term high-intensity dynamic balance training on balance, self-efficacy, and function in chronic stroke
-Jessica Matsuoka, Lea Schneider, Maggie Hoder, Dr. Jody Feld
73) Implementation of the Neck Pain Clinical Practice Guideline in an Entry-Level Patient Management Course
-Sierra Tosten, Holly Brown, Kate Ei, Lea Schneider, Dr. Nick LeBlond ’20, Dr. Derek Clewley
75) Student-Led Case Study of Patient with Chronic Stroke
-Maggie Wentz, Alex Roque, Aryn Cunningham, Ben Ramger ‘19
78) Restoring Motion: Student Physical Therapists Address Chronic Low Back Pain in Hybrid Clinical Education Setting
-Madison Zaun, Abbie Bushinski, Chad Fortin, Maddie Nichols, Megan Gauharou, Matt Hillsinger, Dr. Derek Clewley
Saturday, October 18
10-10:45 am Posters
41) Integrating spirituality into physical therapy: exploring its emerging role as a recognized determinant of health
-Bridget Ripa Eubanks ‘13
47) Biopsychosocial Treatment Enhances Outcomes for a Patient with Overactive Bladder, Multiple Sclerosis, and Stress Dysregulation
-Nicholle Lewis ‘23
51) Improving Aerobic Capacity using Land-Based and Aquatic Interventions in a Patient with Bilateral Transfemoral Amputations: A Case Report.
-Karlyn Green
53) Practicing What I Preach: A Physical Therapist’s Experience After ACLR, LET, and Meniscal Repair
-Justin Martino
54) From Stretching To Staging: Deep Gluteal Pain or Something Sinister?
-Justin Martino
57) Impact of Pulmonary Rehab on SPPB Scores in Individuals with COPD: A Quality Assurance Project
-Cassandra McGuirk
79) Does Yoga, Compared to no Exercise, Shorten Labor Duration in Pregnant Women Over Age 18?
-Bridget Ripa Eubanks ‘13, Karlyn Green
10:45-12:15 Stacey Head, Jocelyn Wittstein
Menopause and Motion: Reclaiming Strength Through Physical Therapy
12:15-1:30 APTA North Carolina Awards Banquet
-Founders Lecture: Dean McCall ‘04
1:30-3 pm Rob Precht
Untangling PPPD: Evidence-Based Approaches to a Common Yet Elusive Disorder