Often after a sprain to the talocrural joint, the subtalar joint can lose the last few degrees of either inversion or eversion. A simple but effective “flick” manipulation can quickly restore motion and reduce painful walking, cutting and turning. This is a technique that NAIOMT faculty Kathy Berglund, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT will… Continue reading “Flick” Manipulation to The Subtalar Joint
Category: Manual Physical Therapy
Manual Therapy Video: Upper Quadrant Dry Needling
In orthopaedic manual physical therapy, the techniques get all the attention. Manipulation, mobilization, muscle energy, neural mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, etc. You can now add Dry Needling (DN) to this list. Any seasoned clinician will tell you that learning these techniques, with practice, is the easy part. Being able to implement them effectively is the hard… Continue reading Manual Therapy Video: Upper Quadrant Dry Needling
Women’s Health & Manual Therapy
Student Special Interest Group President Melissa Dreger of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) recently interviewed NAIOMT faculty, Susan C. Clinton PT DScPT OCS WCS FAAOMPT about the value of her manual therapy fellowship, women’s health, advice for students and more. Check out the video below and the AAOMPT sSIG blog, and don’t miss Susan speaking at… Continue reading Women’s Health & Manual Therapy
It’s All About Passion
I recently went to a lecture at my local library about gardening and how to grow flowers/vegetables in our dry climate. About five minutes into the lecture/discussion I realized that I was in way over my head. These women discussed gardening with the same passion that I discuss the biomechanics of the subtalor joint. I… Continue reading It’s All About Passion
Addressing Lower Extremities
It is often thought that lower extremity problems are just that…localized lower extremity problems. Well, usually they aren’t. Most lower extremity problems, whether traumatic, or insidious onset, are stress reactions of some sort. Tissues are able to adapt to increased stress for a time, but eventually they begin to break down, and they break down… Continue reading Addressing Lower Extremities
The Evidence is Clear On This One
Let’s face it. The evidence is everywhere we turn: Physical therapists (and PT students!) have incredible drive, work ethic and dedication to what they do and to the people they guide toward movement. Most of us soak up everything from the latest research to the most time-tested techniques. We consume anything that’ll make us better, more effective PTs, and ultimately master… Continue reading The Evidence is Clear On This One
Standing Weight Bearing Assessment Of The Superior TibFib Joint (Video)
In the video below, NAIOMT Faculty Terry Pratt, PT, MS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates standing weight bearing assessment of the superior tibiofibular joint, including an example of normal and abnormal. For more hands-on manual therapy continuing education browse our upcoming courses offered across the country.
The True Role of the SI Joint in Lower Quarter Dysfunction
Where will you be on June 5 and 6? If you’re a PT professional or student looking get to the bottom of some important questions regarding function, network and learn from some of the best in the field of manual therapy, you’re going to want to be in Seattle earning 10 contact hours! Join Erl Pettman,… Continue reading The True Role of the SI Joint in Lower Quarter Dysfunction
Manipulation for Osteoarthritis of the Base of Thumb
The following video is an excerpt from one of our Texas-based manual therapy continuing education courses (which are offered in regions throughout the country). In it, NAIOMT Faculty Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT conducts manipulation for osteoarthritis of the base of thumb. Leave any questions may have below!
Concepts of Interunit Relationships (Video)
In the below video, NAOMT faculty member Kathy Stupansky, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT addresses level III concepts of interunit relationships. Our level III continuing education courses teach specific conditions of the integrated upper and lower quadrants, and the decision making process inherent to their total management, encompassing manual therapy, neurophysiological techniques, and various other treatment approaches. Let us know if… Continue reading Concepts of Interunit Relationships (Video)
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