Some people think that manipulation is one of the hardest skills to obtain in physical therapy education. I would like to challenge that and say that clinical reasoning is one of the hardest skills to achieve. When I teach, I often use the example of my eight-year-old. Believe it or not, I have taught him… Continue reading Good Clinical Reasoning or Good Hands: Which is Better?
Category: Clinical Reasoning
3 Stress Tests of The Lumbar Scan
One week from today on Thursday, January 26 at 9:15pm EST, NAIOMT instructor Stacy Soappman will be hosting a free Facebook Live broadcast: 3 Stress Tests of The Lumbar Scan. The 10- to 15-minute online session will be hosted from our NAIOMT Facebook page and will address: – compression overload – PA pressure – torsion test Stacy will discuss what constitutes… Continue reading 3 Stress Tests of The Lumbar Scan
Abstract of The Week: Upper cervical instability associated with rheumatoid arthritis
This week, we recommend taking a look at the following abstract: Upper cervical instability associated with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report. Here’s why we think it matters: Put simply, it really highlights the importance of good clinical reasoning. The patient in this case was not even referred to PT for “neck pain,” she was referred… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Upper cervical instability associated with rheumatoid arthritis
WHAT! No Change in Physical Activity After Joint Replacement?
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?
Abstract of The Week: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association March 2012, Vol 112, 127-139 Siu G, Jaffe JD, Rafique M,et al The authors are osteopathic physicians and state that osteopathic medicine can be useful in diagnosing and managing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) via an osteopathic structural examination and osteopathic manipulative treatment.… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Movement: It’s What You Do This For (Video)
The human body’s ability to heal, and its ability to reach feats far beyond what our minds can comprehend is incredible. As physical therapists and experts in movement, we see the whole spectrum of movement on a daily basis. From those limited by chronic pain and disability to athletes bringing their bodies to the highest possible capacity, and everything in between. So… Continue reading Movement: It’s What You Do This For (Video)
This is Important for PTs to Remember
These manual therapy courses and OMPT fellowship program give PTs the confidence to be creative and effective. Applications for fellowship are being accepted until December 1!
Cervical Spine & Clinical Reasoning
Back in June we sat down with North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy faculty Steve Allen, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT and asked him a few questions that really get to the heart of how we’re helping propel the careers and experiences of the PTs we work with, and in turn, how they’re influencing the wellbeing… Continue reading Cervical Spine & Clinical Reasoning
Abstract of the Week: Early Physical Therapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain
Abstract: Early Physical Therapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain Randomized Clinical Trial Conclusions and Relevance: Among adults with recent-onset LBP, early physical therapy resulted in statistically significant improvement in disability, but the improvement was modest and did not achieve the minimum clinically important difference compared with usual care.” My Perspective: As… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Early Physical Therapy vs Usual Care in Patients With Recent-Onset Low Back Pain
What Our Patients Need From Us
The faculty at The North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy help PTs find their creativity, enhance their clinical reasoning and fine tune their manual therapy skills. Join us for one of the upcoming continuing education courses: C-701A Advanced Lower Quadrant Integration PART A (Dallas, TX) Register September 25 – September 26, 2015 Dallas, TX Stupansky, Kathleen… Continue reading What Our Patients Need From Us
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