Do your patients experience headaches? In the manual therapy continuing education video below, NAIOMT’s Ann Porter Hoke addresses temporalis induced tension headaches, and discusses strategies for both physical therapist and patients to use in treatment. For more in depth guidance from experts in the field, browse the manual therapy courses coming up in your region of the country. Upcoming… Continue reading Strategies for Temporalis Induced Tension Headache
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The North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) provides continuing ed, OMT certification, and residency and fellowship programs to physical therapists.
CSM Session: The Effects of Cervico-thoracic Stiffness on the Lumbopelvic/Pelvic Floor Region
Quick heads-up if you’re at CSM this week! NAIOMT faculty member Susan Clinton will be speaking on the Effects of Cervico-thoracic Stiffness on the Lumbopelvic/Pelvic Floor Region on Saturday at 3pm in Room 201 as part of the Women’s Health track. We’d love to connect with you at the NAIOMT/Andrews University Booth 1362 too! For those of you not in Anaheim this week, there… Continue reading CSM Session: The Effects of Cervico-thoracic Stiffness on the Lumbopelvic/Pelvic Floor Region
Abstract of The Week: Single-leg drop landing movement strategies in participants with chronic ankle instability compared with lateral ankle sprain ‘copers’
Abstract: Single-leg drop landing movement strategies in participants with chronic ankle instability compared with lateral ankle sprain ‘copers’. The authors of this study concluded that individuals with chronic ankle instability have alterations in their hip kinematics during single leg landing activities. This is one of my favorite topics – full lower quadrant integration. Our bodies do… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Single-leg drop landing movement strategies in participants with chronic ankle instability compared with lateral ankle sprain ‘copers’
Abstract of the Week: The value of provocative tests in diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy.
ABSTRACT: This week’s abstract is “The value of provocative tests in diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy.”Ghasemi M1, Golabchi K, Mousavi SA, Asadi B, Rezvani M, Shaygannejad V, Salari M. J Res Med Sci. 2013 Mar;18(Suppl 1):S35-8. BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at assessing the accuracy of provocative tests in diagnosis of acute or chronic Cervical Radiculopathy (CR)… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: The value of provocative tests in diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy.
Sharp Purser Test: RA Version vs Erl Pettman Version
In the manual therapy video below, Distinguished NAIOMT Faculty instructor Ann Porter Hoke discusses two versions of the Sharp Purser Test, one for rheumatoid arthritis and one developed by NAIOMT Faculty Erl Pettman. Get more expert manual therapy guidance from seasoned clinicians in one of these upcoming courses offered in all regions of the country.
Lower Quadrant Scanning Exam Review
Just a quick heads-up, tomorrow Sunday January 31st at 11:30EST / 8:30 PST, our Lumbopelvic Spine I course in Seattle will be streaming live on Periscope where NAIOMT CEO Brett Windsor will be conducting a lower quadrant scanning exam review. Hope you’re able to join and please feel free to share with fellow PTs or students you think may be… Continue reading Lower Quadrant Scanning Exam Review
Grade I General Suboccipital Traction in Sitting
In the manual therapy continuing education video below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Steve Allen demonstrates how to conduct a grade I suboccipital traction technique with a seated patient. Dive deeper into more conditions of the cervical spine with upcoming courses in Seattle, NYC, Dallas, Atlanta and Spokane and beyond.
PT Profile: Katey Blumenthal
You know what gets us really excited? When young PTs and students “get it” from the very beginning. When someone exudes passion for our field, wants to learn from its history and take steps to improve it. When they understand the importance of truly listening to each patient, because that’s the only way to get to the bottom of… Continue reading PT Profile: Katey Blumenthal
A Case Study: Neurological Pathology And Orthopedic Dysfunction
In the video below, NAIOMT Faculty Stacy Soappman takes us through a case that demonstrates the value of the lumbopelvic scan and strong clinical reasoning skills. To enhance your approach, consider an upper level course coming up in the following cities: February 11-12: Advanced Clinical Reasoning (Portland, OR) February 25-26: Dry Needling Lower Quadrant (Huntsville,… Continue reading A Case Study: Neurological Pathology And Orthopedic Dysfunction
Profound Impact of Physiotherapy/PT
Movement is, indeed, a gift. Loving Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia’s Choose to Move series!
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