Here’s a quick video of NAIOMT Faculty member Kathy Berglund, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrating seated specific passive intervertebral motion testing. Leave any questions you may have in the comments and for a listing of NAIOMT upcoming manual therapy continuing education courses click here!
Category: clinical skills
NAIOMT-Certified PT is “Healer of the Ballet Elite” Featured in Wall Street Journal
We want to congratulate NAIOMT-certified Michelle Rodriguez MPT, OCS, CMPT of Manhattan Physio Group, for the amazing work she’s doing. Michelle’s master clinical skills, expertise, patient experience and intuition have helped countless top-notch dancers excel at their art, and according to her recent profile in the Wall Street Journal, her “reputation as a healer has even extended to Hollywood—Jennifer Connelly has praised her… Continue reading NAIOMT-Certified PT is “Healer of the Ballet Elite” Featured in Wall Street Journal
6 Ways Taking a Level I Course Can Make You a Better PT
As one of our stellar guest faculty members, Angela Gordon, PT, DSc, MPT, COMT, OCS, ATC, FMS recently put it, “Anyone can learn something from a book or a lecture but that doesn’t mean it translates into good quality clinical skills.” And it’s true. There’s a lot that goes into becoming a great physical therapist and master… Continue reading 6 Ways Taking a Level I Course Can Make You a Better PT
Back Pain Gets Much-Needed Attention
Everyday PTs across the country are dedicated to finding prevention strategies and treatment solutions for patients experiencing debilitating back pain, and NAIOMT faculty, courses and fellowships focus on providing the tools, clinical skills and mentorship necessary to do so. We know this pervasive issue needs more coordinated attention to help the millions of Americans whose… Continue reading Back Pain Gets Much-Needed Attention
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Interested in becoming a master clinician?See if any of our manual therapy continuing education courses are a good fit for you. Let us know if you have any questions at all!
PT Profile: Gary Kearns, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT
In this PT Profile we’re excited to introduce you to Gary Kearns, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT. Gary graduated in 2002 from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) with his MPT, followed up with NAIOMT coursework and completed our fellowship program in 2010. He’s currently completing his Doctor of Science (ScD) at TTUHSC and practices in an outpatient clinic in Dallas, TX, where he’s… Continue reading PT Profile: Gary Kearns, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT
The Role of Communication in Clinical Practice
The hard work we put in as physical therapists, the various forms of education we absorb, the mentorships we value and grow from, the techniques we master — all of it matters. Each of these components matter a lot as we treat and and navigate a wellness path for each of our patients. But without the thorough engagement, communication and collaboration… Continue reading The Role of Communication in Clinical Practice
Ipsolateral and Contralateral Locking
In the video below, NAIOMT Instructor, Kathy Stupansky, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT addresses ipsolateral and contralateral locking from above for the lumbar spine. Let us know if you have any questions! If you’d like to continue learning from Kathy and are in the Centennial Colorado area this weekend, join us for this Cervical Spine I course! She’ll also be… Continue reading Ipsolateral and Contralateral Locking
IMPs and SALs of the Cervical Spine
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman demonstrates advanced techniques for the cervical spine (IMPs and SALs). For more manual therapy mentorship, join us for one of these upcoming Cervical Spine II courses: **Note: You can take any NAIOMT course in any order that suits you! New York, NY – Sept 17-18… Continue reading IMPs and SALs of the Cervical Spine
PT Profile: Melissa Dreger
Before we get into today’s PT Profile we’d just like to highlight how exciting and encouraging it is to see the way so many students of physical therapy across the country are embracing leadership roles. We’re seeing so much passion, not only to become master clinicians, but to unite with other professionals to bring awareness to and achieve… Continue reading PT Profile: Melissa Dreger
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