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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
PT Profile: Ryan Willis, DPT
Are you a seasoned physical therapist or relatively new to the profession? What questions and topics would you like to see us explore in our new PT Profile series? Tell us in the comments below, and nominate yourself or your mentor to be featured. You do not have to be familiar with NAIOMT — we’re simply trying to connect and facilitate… Continue reading PT Profile: Ryan Willis, DPT
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
I’m a little fired up today
By: Brett Windsor I’m fired up today…or possibly it’s just unbridled enthusiasm and excitement for this thing we call physical therapy. Certainly here at The North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, but not just here. The whole profession. Here’s the deal: As Physical Therapists, we are THE experts in movement… As Physical Therapists, we are THE experts in neuro-musculoskeletal… Continue reading I’m a little fired up today
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