Apply Knowledge
Evidence Based Practice
Individual Case Study: Balance Training in an Older Adult with High Fall Risk
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This case study examines the use of balance step training to reduce fall risk in a de-conditioned 70-year-old male with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital.
Faculty Lead Research: The Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Stiffness in Healthy Individuals​
The primary purpose of this study was to identify the short-term effects of dry needling on gastrocnemius muscle stiffness in a resting state. The secondary purpose was to identify the effects of dry needling on muscle stiffness in a contracted state and strength of the gastrocsoleus complex.
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Presented at APTA CSM 2020
Undergrad Research Project: Balance in Individuals with
Down syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities
The purpose of this study was to compare balance and ankle stability among individuals with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
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Presented at APTA CSM 2018
Clinical Education
In-Service Presentations
CE I Project
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Attended and participated in 6 week Chronic Pain Education course
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CE II In-service
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Intradialytic Exercise in the Long Term Acute Care setting
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CE III In-service
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Chronic Pain in Clinical Practice
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CE IV In-service
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What Every PT Needs to Know About Cannabis
Business Proposal and Presentation
Thrive Physical Therapy & Wellness
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Mission: Thrive Physical Therapy & Wellness is an outpatient physical therapy clinic that optimizes overall wellness and quality of life by providing individualized treatment and interactive group exercise sessions that encourage healing and community. Our experienced and compassionate physical therapists are committed to guiding their clients’ return to maximal function in order to allow them to thrive in their daily lives.
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Worked with a team to develop and present a business plan for the creation of a privately owned outpatient physical therapy clinic for a primarily geriatric population.
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Learned about the many components that influence the success of a physical therapy clinic including financial management and budgeting, marketing, etc.
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Professional Behaviors
Focused on and Improved Professional Behaviors:
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Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
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"Arianna is developing when to think intuitively vs analytically. She recognizes potential ineffective treatments and discusses other options with CI. She will raise relevant questions and will consider all available information in the case to develop a POC...she demonstrates good clinical reasoning and is able to explain knowledge/theory to back it up." - CE IV CI
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Communication
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​"Excellent communication with patients, family members, and interdisciplinary care team members." - CE II CI
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"Arianna demonstrates entry-level communication skills with patients, patients families, physicians, other therapists and PTAs, and front-desk staff." - CE III CI
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Use of Constructive Feedback
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​"Arianna has consistently sought out constructive criticism, demonstrated a high level of self-assessment, and quickly incorporated feedback into her daily practice interactions." - CE III CI
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Reflection
How research and EBP influenced my growth:
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Increased appreciation for evidence-based practice and the credibility of physical therapy based on this foundation
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Observed first hand the effectiveness of applying evidence-supported tests and measures along with interventions
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Has made me a better future employee with increased understanding of the business behind physical therapy practices
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Understanding the critical purpose that advocacy for our profession serves in the development of the physical therapy field
