The International Federation of Manual Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) held its quadrennial meeting in Glasgow, Scotland July 4th to 6th. For those of you who have not experienced an international conference, I highly recommend it. This conference is an exciting time to advance ideas, learn skills and gain insight on how physiotherapy (physical therapy) is… Continue reading Reflections from IFOMPT 2016
Category: Manual Therapy
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
PT Profile: Ryan Maddrey
We can’t really say it enough–it’s simply wonderful to see PT students and young PTs enthusiastically jumping into our profession with both feet. And with passionate student leaders like Ryan Maddrey, the future of physical therapy in the United States is looking bright. Ryan is a third year student physical therapist at the Medical University of the South… Continue reading PT Profile: Ryan Maddrey
The Mind’s Ability to Heal The Body
As a therapist, I take a lot of ownership in my patients and their outcomes. I feel great responsibility in seeing they get the best care that I can give them. If they are not responding to my care, then I work just as hard to get them where they need to be even if… Continue reading The Mind’s Ability to Heal The Body
Restoring Hope in Chronic Pain
As we prepare for an exciting time connecting with enthusiastic student leaders and seasoned PTs alike at the APTA Next Conference in Nashville this week, we wanted to introduce you to an inspiring manual therapy leader based in Tennessee, NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship Instructor, Rebecca Lowe, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT. Last year Rebecca released an important book addressing… Continue reading Restoring Hope in Chronic Pain
The Ties That Bind Us
Each week, as we lead manual therapy courses across the United States, the passion for PT is palpable. And with all that passion comes important debate. Sometimes we even see heated discussions being hashed out online between people across the globe, of all experience-levels and abilities. (Been on Twitter, lately?!) But whether you’re a physical therapist here in… Continue reading The Ties That Bind Us
Scapular Stabilization for the Overhead Athlete Video
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Angela Gordon, PT, DSc, MPT, COMT, OCS, ATC, FMS addresses a progression for scapular stabilization for overhead athletes. For more expertise in this area, check out Angela’s upcoming course Advanced Concepts for the Overhead Athlete May 14 – May 15, 2016 in Falls Church Virginia or July 16-17 in Colorado… Continue reading Scapular Stabilization for the Overhead Athlete Video
Four Measures to Prevent Little League Elbow
Elbow injuries are typically seen in baseball and tennis players because of repetitive throwing or swinging motions. The problem arises in these athletes from the inflammation and deterioration of ligaments and tendons because of repetitive stress and or kinetic chain weak links. This can ultimately lead to pain, tenderness, stress fractures, ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)… Continue reading Four Measures to Prevent Little League Elbow
The APTA Section on Women’s Health Got It Right
At CSM this year, the APTA Section on Women’s Health awarded its highest honor, The Elizabeth Noble Award, to NAIOMT faculty member Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, WCS. We want to congratulate Susan on this well-deserved award, and thank her for all she has done for pelvic and women’s health. We are so very proud to have her as part… Continue reading The APTA Section on Women’s Health Got It Right
Flexion Manipulation from above for L5 S1 Instability
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates a flexion manipulation from above for L5-S1 instability. For more expert guidance join us for Advanced Spinal Manipulation in Dallas, or take a look at the other manual therapy courses coming up across the country.
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