Most physical therapists I have met over the years have similar reasons for entering the field and practice: The willingness to help others. But somewhere along the line, that passion can get lost. We get caught up in other entities of the job and lose sight of what we entered the practice for. There are productivity… Continue reading How To Have Your PT Career (And Enjoy It Too!)
Category: clinical skills
Neurodynamic Testing of the Upper Extremity in the Scanning Examination
Tomorrow, Sunday, January 29 at 2:00 pm EST, NAIOMT Instructor Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT will be broadcasting live from his Cervical Spine course in New York City, demonstrating Neurodynamic Testing of the Upper Extremity in the Scanning Examination, and addressing the median nerve, Carpal Tunnel and radiculopathy. The broadcast will be approximately 5-10… Continue reading Neurodynamic Testing of the Upper Extremity in the Scanning Examination
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
Good Enough vs. The Courage to Innovate in Manual Therapy
I have been going through an interesting stage of my career where I have ended up shifting all aspects of my care and treatment for patients. I have a different approach, not necessarily by choice, but by evolution. At one point in my career, Cliff Fowler, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMPT taught me a technique that revolutionized my practice.… Continue reading Good Enough vs. The Courage to Innovate in Manual Therapy
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
Article of The Week: Pronator Drift
This article in the New England Journal of Medicine is an excellent review of pronator drift and explains how injury to the pyramidal tracks can cause pronator drift. In physical therapy, assessing for cervical artery dysfunction is an important aspect of evaluation, knowing the physiology behind pronator drift is a must! Pronator Drift Philip Darcy, M.B., and… Continue reading Article of The Week: Pronator Drift
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
Live Review of the Lumbar Scan Online
NAIOMT’s in New York City this weekend teaching a Lumbopelvic Spine II-Hip con ed course. To kick things off, Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT will be doing a brief review of the lumbar scan, and we invite you to watch that portion of the course live online tomorrow Sunday December 6 at 8:30 am EST. Tune in to NAIOMT’s Periscope channel here.
PT Profile: Ethan Sedman
Today it’s our pleasure to feature physical therapist Ethan Sedman, a relatively new PT who impressed NAIOMT faculty Kathy Stupansky during a recent Lumbopelvic Spine course. Ethan recently graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from New York Medical College. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has resided in Boston, New York, and presently lives in Colorado Springs. His… Continue reading PT Profile: Ethan Sedman
5 Tips for Helping Chronic Pain Patients Using the Power of the Mind
Over the past year I have been working with the power of the mind. I have been observing how different thoughts or actions affect the body. Changing perceptions can change how you feel in an instance but can this work for other problems like pain? Most chronic pain patients I see have no hope that… Continue reading 5 Tips for Helping Chronic Pain Patients Using the Power of the Mind
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