In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT distinguished faculty member Ann Porter Hoke, PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT demonstrates an alternative technique for a cervical thoracic manipulation. Any questions? Join us this Friday and Saturday for Lumbopelvic Spine II in Dallas at Texas Women’s University, or browse other upcoming manual therapy course in your region.
Abstract of the Week: Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in Prevention of Pain After Knee Arthroplasty
“Efficacy of myofascial trigger point dry needling in the prevention of pain after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.” Mayoral O1, Salvat I, Martín MT, Martín S, Santiago J, Cotarelo J, Rodríguez C. In this study, 40 subjects were randomized into one of two groups, those receiving dry needling, and a control/sham group. Immediately after the subjects in the dry needling group were anesthetized and right before surgery began, an experienced physical therapists identified and treated… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling in Prevention of Pain After Knee Arthroplasty
Manipulation of Peripheral Joints: Abducted Ulna (VIDEO)
Originally posted on Andrews University Postprofessional PT Program:
Need an introduction to or brush up on manipulation of peripheral joints? In the NAIOMT video below, Andrews alum Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates manipulation of abducted ulna. Get more valuable guidance from Stacy in her upcoming manual therapy continuing education course Peripheral Manipulation on October 11 & 12. ($50 off…
Manipulation of the Subtalar Joint
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT instructor Bill Temes, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates effective subtalar joint manipulation. Get firsthand guidance from Bill at his upcoming Lower Extremity course in Renton, WA, and check out other manual therapy continuing education opportunities happening across the country.
Abstract of the Week: Manual Therapy for the Management of Pain w/ Signs of TMD
This week’s abstract of the week is from the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation is called Manual therapy for the management of pain and limited range of motion in subjects with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. (Calixtre LB1, Moreira RF1, Franchini GH1, Alburquerque-Sendín F2, Oliveira AB1.) In this preliminary systematic review… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Manual Therapy for the Management of Pain w/ Signs of TMD
Seeing Results with Dry Needling
Shortly after being trained in dry needling, I was searching for willing subjects who would allow me to hone my skills. I had a long term patient I was seeing who I was treating for a thoracic compression fracture. We had a pretty good rapport and it came to light that he had had a… Continue reading Seeing Results with Dry Needling
What it Means to “Manip Like a Girl”
Every patient’s body we work with is unique. So the same technique and form that works for one, may not for the next. That’s why, as manual therapists, we need to know when and how to adapt our approach. In the video below, NAIOMT faculty Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT elaborates on this, sharing… Continue reading What it Means to “Manip Like a Girl”
What Makes A Great PT?
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Cliff Fowler: Clinician, Teacher, Researcher, Innovator
I was able to spend some time with NAIOMT Co-founder Cliff Fowler, PT, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMPT recently at the NAIOMT SI Joint Symposium in Seattle. Cliff has been an OMPT for a long time, and is supposedly retired from work. But, I don’t believe that you ever retire from your passion, and I am so glad… Continue reading Cliff Fowler: Clinician, Teacher, Researcher, Innovator
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