Looking for a quick remedy for patients with plantar fasciitis who can’t walk without a limp due to the pain? Over pronation of the foot may be contributing to the over stretch to the plantar fascia, and in many case, low dye tape can help. Here’s how it works. Longitudinal strips are placed around the foot from… Continue reading Low Dye Taping for Plantar Fascitis
Category: Manual Therapy
SI Region Dysfunctions
We’re a little over a week away from the 2015 Sacroiliac Joint Symposium in Seattle on June 5-6! If you haven’t registered yet for the opportunity to learn from and connect with leaders in the field manual therapy about the SI Joint’s role, don’t worry. There’s still time. Just head here. And take a moment to watch the… Continue reading SI Region Dysfunctions
Protecting Your Thumb While Performing Manual Therapy Techniques
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is essential for our work as manual therapists. In the video below, NAIOMT faculty Ann Porter Hoke, PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT addresses how we can help protect our thumb while conducting techniques. For a deeper look into the hand and much more, join us for one of our upcoming Upper… Continue reading Protecting Your Thumb While Performing Manual Therapy Techniques
“Flick” Manipulation to The Subtalar Joint
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
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
Shoulder Stacking Video Demonstration
In this manual therapy continuing education video, NAIOMT’s Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates Shoulder Stacking. Get an up-close and personal look at other valuable techniques useful in the clinic at our Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand course May 30-31 in Portland, OR, and browse Terry’s upcoming courses below! June 2015 C-616 Cervical Spine (Boston, MA) +7 hrs. Online Register June… Continue reading Shoulder Stacking Video Demonstration
Manipulation of the Distal Radio Ulnar Joint (Video)
A wise physical therapist recently said: She’s got a point. As PTs, our hands–and those of our patients–are an integral tool, a huge part of everyday living. We may be stating the obvious here, but at the end of the day, that’s why we designed our Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand course, and offer it in regions across the country (Portland, Oregon on May 30, Berrien… Continue reading Manipulation of the Distal Radio Ulnar Joint (Video)
Shoulder Muscle Energy Technique
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, demonstrates a muscle energy technique for the shoulder. Leave any questions you may have below, and browse the manual therapy continuing education courses coming up in your region!
Distraction Manipulation of the SI Joint (Video)
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty instructor Kathy Stupansky, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT demonstrates a distraction manipulation of the SI Joint. Let us know if you have any questions at all, and to get more hands on manual therapy expertise from our team in person, join Laura Von Wullerstorff for Lumbopelvic Spine II in Baltimore July 22-23.… Continue reading Distraction Manipulation of the SI Joint (Video)
Positive Fixation of Superior TibFib Abnormal in Non Weight Bearing
In the video below, NAIOMT instructor Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT demonstrates Positive Fixation of Superior TibFib Abnormal in Non Weight Bearing. You can see Terry’s related Standing Weight Bearing Assessment of Superior Tib-fib Joint – Normal and Abnormal Video here. For more manual therapy continuing education join Stacy Soappman in Berrien Springs, MI for Lower… Continue reading Positive Fixation of Superior TibFib Abnormal in Non Weight Bearing
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