Through our PT Profile series, we hope to explore a wide range of perspectives in PT, from the most seasoned physical therapists to DPT students just embarking on their careers. Each has something special to offer. So this week, we meet 3rd year DPT student, Jasmine Marcus. Where are you currently studying/practicing? I will graduate in May 2015… Continue reading PT Profile: Jasmine Marcus
Category: Manual Physical Therapy
Baby Steps Toward Efficient, Effective & Affordable Healthcare
The LA Times published an interesting article a few days ago focused on the role some large companies are playing — Boeing Starbucks and Costco in particular — in encouraging efficient, effective and affordable healthcare. You can read the full piece by Noam Levey here and take from it what you like, but we wanted to focus today on this little snippet. “Patients with back pain frequently… Continue reading Baby Steps Toward Efficient, Effective & Affordable Healthcare
Keep This in Mind About Manual Therapy
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Demonstration of Lumbar Gapping: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 3
For Part 3 of our “Manipulation of the Larger Patient” series, Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates lumbar gapping manipulation. Leave any questions you may have in the comments below. And for our New York-area physical therapist friends, we’re holding a C-516 Cervical Spine I course Dec 13-14 and we’d love to connect there. More information and… Continue reading Demonstration of Lumbar Gapping: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 3
Sitting Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 2
Today we’re sharing Part 2 of our video series “Manipulation of the Larger Patient,” addressing various techniques you can use when a patient is larger in stature than yourself. In the video below, Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates how to conduct a modified sitting thoracic manipulation. For more hands-on physical therapy continuing education, take a look at our… Continue reading Sitting Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 2
Supine Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 1
It happens. Patients may be larger in stature than their PT. But as we’ve highlighted before, that’s not an issue when it comes to treatment. We adapt. We modify. In the video tutorial below NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates how to conduct supine thoracic manipulation on a patient that is larger in stature than… Continue reading Supine Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 1
Alternative Technique for Small-in-Stature PTs
Have you ever treated a patient that was larger in stature than yourself? NAIOMT’s distinguished faculty member Ann Porter Hoke, PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT has too. She understands firsthand what types of challenges that can present. But we PTs always find a way. In the video below, Ann demonstrates an alternative technique for a cervical thoracic manipulation. Take a look. Leave… Continue reading Alternative Technique for Small-in-Stature PTs
Babinksi Test & C-516 Cervical Spine I Course
How do you address cervical spine conditions? Do you have questions about them? Thoughts or stories about treating patients with them? As with most things in physical therapy, there’s always something new to learn. So feel free to leave a comment below and let’s discuss! Today we’re sharing a page from NAIOMT’s C-516 Cervical Spine I course manual,… Continue reading Babinksi Test & C-516 Cervical Spine I Course
What’s YOUR PT Profile?
What kind of physical therapist are you? Are you proud to be a PT? Do you consider PTs the experts in movement? We do. We want to know who you are and what you believe when it comes to PT issues, from manual therapy to mentorship. So each week we’re highlighting physical therapists across the country, and potentially beyond. We… Continue reading What’s YOUR PT Profile?
C-511 Lumbopelvic Spine & the Facilitated Segment
Do you encounter lumbar spine conditions in the clinic? We’d love to hear your stories and questions. Leave them in the comments below and feel free to use share this page from NAIOMT’s comprehensive C-511 Lumbopelvic Spine course manual, covering the Facilitated Segment. (Click on the image then click to zoom and read). Want to know more? Join us for professional discourse, one-on-one mentorship, and instruction on Lumbar spine… Continue reading C-511 Lumbopelvic Spine & the Facilitated Segment
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