That hurts, but this was the conclusion of Arnold et al in the latest JOSPT titled “Does Physical Activity Increase After Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis?” This study does not support the idea that a “new joint” is going to return the recipient to an “active life.” In pondering this disappointing conclusion, I… Continue reading WHAT! No Change in Physical Activity After Joint Replacement?
Month: May 2016
Key Things to Consider When Screening Pregnant Patients
In the video below, pelvic health expert Jessica McKinney, PT, MS shares important medical screening elements for physical therapists working with pregnant patients. For more insights and guidance on treating women through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, join Jessica and the APTA’s Section on Women’s Health’s Elizabeth Noble Award recipient, Susan Clinton, for Manual Therapy and Pregnancy in Berrien… Continue reading Key Things to Consider When Screening Pregnant Patients
The Ties That Bind Us
Each week, as we lead manual therapy courses across the United States, the passion for PT is palpable. And with all that passion comes important debate. Sometimes we even see heated discussions being hashed out online between people across the globe, of all experience-levels and abilities. (Been on Twitter, lately?!) But whether you’re a physical therapist here in… Continue reading The Ties That Bind Us
Abstract of the Week: A Comparison of Hamstring Stretching Programs
This week the abstract we’re taking a look at is: A comparison of two stretching programs for hamstring muscles: A randomized controlled assessor-blinded study. Demoulin C1,2, Wolfs S1,2, Chevalier M1, Granado C1, Grosdent S1,2, Depas Y1, Roussel N3,4, Hage R1, Vanderthommen M1,2. In this study the authors looked at two different ways to stretch the hamstring… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: A Comparison of Hamstring Stretching Programs
PT Profile: David Bond
This week, we’d like you to meet David Bond, a third-year student physical therapist at the University of Washington. But he’s not your average PT student. A former fire fighter and paramedic, he’s currently interning in outpatient physical therapy at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. As we’ve mentioned many times before, we feel it’s important to… Continue reading PT Profile: David Bond
PTs Can Help Get This Out in the Open
Did you know more than one third of women in the United States suffer from a pelvic floor disorder, which can include urinary incontinence, painful sex, bowel symptoms and pelvic pain? But unfortunately a great number accept their symptoms as a normal consequence of childbirth or aging. Worse yet, some care providers even them shrug off as such. And… Continue reading PTs Can Help Get This Out in the Open
PT Profile: Michael Lehr
We are very excited to introduce you to and give a warm welcome to Michael E. Lehr PT,DPT,OCS,CSCS, who will be joining the NAIOMT guest faculty to teach two new specialty courses coming up focused on Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Neuromuscular Exercise Prescription. (Stay tuned for more info on those and browse upcoming manual therapy learning… Continue reading PT Profile: Michael Lehr
Abstract of the Week: Unilateral Facial Pain
Today we wanted to highlight the abstract “A case of unilateral facial pain” by Jason Siegel, MD Andrea M. Harriott, MD, PhD. Neurology 84 May 26, 2015. Why should you care? This is an excellent article that connects unilateral facial pain, to the trigeminal nerve and TMJ pathology. Written by neurologists and presented in a user friendly format, this… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Unilateral Facial Pain
Scapular Stabilization for the Overhead Athlete Video
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Angela Gordon, PT, DSc, MPT, COMT, OCS, ATC, FMS addresses a progression for scapular stabilization for overhead athletes. For more expertise in this area, check out Angela’s upcoming course Advanced Concepts for the Overhead Athlete May 14 – May 15, 2016 in Falls Church Virginia or July 16-17 in Colorado… Continue reading Scapular Stabilization for the Overhead Athlete Video
Quality Face Time (And Our Commitment To You)
In an organization that spans from coast to coast, north to south, it’s simply amazing when we get large groups of us in the same room together to discuss the state of physical therapy and manual therapy. To hash out how best to evolve our approach to meet the needs of PTs today, and ultimately, the patients whose lives… Continue reading Quality Face Time (And Our Commitment To You)
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