Abstract: Upper cervical and upper thoracic manipulation versus mobilization and exercise in patients with cervicogenic headache: a multi-center randomized clinical trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2016;17:64. Dunning JR, Butts R, Mourad F, et al. This RCT of 110 patients (mean age 34- manip.; 36 -mob/ex groups respectively) assessed the clinical effectiveness of these interventions over a short duration (3 months)… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Upper Cervical and Upper Thoracic Manipulation Versus Mobilization and Exercise in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache
Category: Manual Therapy
Article of The Week: Pronator Drift
This article in the New England Journal of Medicine is an excellent review of pronator drift and explains how injury to the pyramidal tracks can cause pronator drift. In physical therapy, assessing for cervical artery dysfunction is an important aspect of evaluation, knowing the physiology behind pronator drift is a must! Pronator Drift Philip Darcy, M.B., and… Continue reading Article of The Week: Pronator Drift
Increasing Movement in the Lumbar Spine of Older Patients
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty Member Kathy Stupansky, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT demonstrates her technique for increasing movement in the lumbar spine in older patient populations. For more guidance and expertise, browse the upcoming manual therapy courses offered all across the country.
Lower Quadrant Scanning Exam Review
Just a quick heads-up, tomorrow Sunday January 31st at 11:30EST / 8:30 PST, our Lumbopelvic Spine I course in Seattle will be streaming live on Periscope where NAIOMT CEO Brett Windsor will be conducting a lower quadrant scanning exam review. Hope you’re able to join and please feel free to share with fellow PTs or students you think may be… Continue reading Lower Quadrant Scanning Exam Review
Grade I General Suboccipital Traction in Sitting
In the manual therapy continuing education video below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Steve Allen demonstrates how to conduct a grade I suboccipital traction technique with a seated patient. Dive deeper into more conditions of the cervical spine with upcoming courses in Seattle, NYC, Dallas, Atlanta and Spokane and beyond.
PT Profile: Katey Blumenthal
You know what gets us really excited? When young PTs and students “get it” from the very beginning. When someone exudes passion for our field, wants to learn from its history and take steps to improve it. When they understand the importance of truly listening to each patient, because that’s the only way to get to the bottom of… Continue reading PT Profile: Katey Blumenthal
A Case Study: Neurological Pathology And Orthopedic Dysfunction
In the video below, NAIOMT Faculty Stacy Soappman takes us through a case that demonstrates the value of the lumbopelvic scan and strong clinical reasoning skills. To enhance your approach, consider an upper level course coming up in the following cities: February 11-12: Advanced Clinical Reasoning (Portland, OR) February 25-26: Dry Needling Lower Quadrant (Huntsville,… Continue reading A Case Study: Neurological Pathology And Orthopedic Dysfunction
Profound Impact of Physiotherapy/PT
Movement is, indeed, a gift. Loving Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia’s Choose to Move series!
How Star Wars Is Like Us
Social media is alive with commercials and excitement for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” that arrives in theaters today December 18, 2015. What does this have to do with Manual therapy or NAIOMT? “A long time ago… in a galaxy far, far away”(called Portland), I was a ‘young’ 35 year old PT who attended my first… Continue reading How Star Wars Is Like Us
Radioulnar Joint Pronation Manipulation
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT Faculty Angela Gordon demonstrates an effective RU joint pronation manipulation technique. Get more expert guidance from Angela at Advanced Concepts for the Overhead Athlete in Falls Church, VA September 9-10 or Boston September 23-24, or browse other valuable continuing education opportunities across the country here.
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