There has been an increase in rotator cuff surgical procedures performed after surgical consultation in patients presenting with shoulder pain. This has resulted in a 238% increase in the number of rotator cuff repairs in the last decade! Although large tears have been shown to benefit positively from surgery, it is important to note that… Continue reading Musculoskeletal Monday: The Shoulder
Musculoskeletal Monday
Welcome to Musculoskeletal Monday (a.k.a. MSK Monday). This is the first of many weekly posts intended to motivate and inspire fellow PTs. I am as excited about therapy now as I was when I first graduated in 1997 and would like to share that excitement on Mondays to start the week out right. In this… Continue reading Musculoskeletal Monday
Treatment of the Subtalar Joint to Regain Eversion
In the manual therapy demonstration video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soapman addresses treatment of the subtalar joint to regain eversion. For more manual therapy expertise and guidance, join us for Lower Extremity in San Diego September 15-16 or find a course in your region here.
Combined PIVM of The Lumbar Spine
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman addresses combined PIVM of the lumbar spine. For more manual therapy expertise, join us for one of our upcoming Lumbopelvic Spine courses that can be taken in any order: New York, NY – January 28 – Lumbopelvic Spine I Salt Lake City, UT – February 17-18… Continue reading Combined PIVM of The Lumbar Spine
Why Does Foam Rolling Work?
Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend of utilizing massage tools to work on tight muscles and stiffness. Almost always, you can enter a gym and see people rolling out their IT bands or calfs with a foam roller. But why? When really needed, it hurts…bad. Usually though, when all is… Continue reading Why Does Foam Rolling Work?
Interview with Erl Pettman PT, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMPT
Originally posted on Manual Therapy Forum:
Welcome to our second interview! This time, we speak with Erl Pettman. Erl is a former senior lecturer and chief examiner for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). He is also a co-founder of the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT), for which he still…
Manipulation for Osteoarthritis of the Base of Thumb
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty instructor Michael Lucido demonstrates manipulation for osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb. For more manual therapy expertise with Michael, join him for Upper Extremity September 15-16 in Dallas, or browse other upcoming courses in the region and across the country.
Great Expectations (Of Patients)
What do you do when a patient comes in and is disappointed that they are not better? When they are unhappy with the progress and are still in pain? When they seem to be losing faith in you and your treatment? This is something I’ve experience recently, and it got me thinking about the importance… Continue reading Great Expectations (Of Patients)
Clinical Presentation of Traumatic Arthritis in the Lumbopelvic Spine
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s faculty instructor Steve Allen addresses clinical presentation of traumatic arthritis in the lumbopelvic spine. For more in-depth, hands-on manual therapy guidance, join us for one of these Fall 2017 lumbopelvic spine II courses (*note you can take any NAIOMT course in any order convenient to you): San Diego,… Continue reading Clinical Presentation of Traumatic Arthritis in the Lumbopelvic Spine
Controlling the Spine During Seated Thoracic Techniques
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT esteemed faculty member Ann Porter Hoke demonstrates how to work with the thoracic spine when your patient is unable to be in or is uncomfortable in a supine position. For more clinically relevant manual therapy guidance, join us for Thoracic Spine in Auburn, NY on April 29-30 where Laura Von… Continue reading Controlling the Spine During Seated Thoracic Techniques
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