Manual Therapy Video: Upper Quadrant Dry Needling

In orthopaedic manual physical therapy, the techniques get all the attention. Manipulation, mobilization, muscle energy, neural mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, etc.   You can now add Dry Needling (DN) to this list. Any seasoned clinician will tell you that learning these techniques, with practice, is the easy part.  Being able to implement them effectively is the hard… Continue reading Manual Therapy Video: Upper Quadrant Dry Needling

Shoulder Stacking Video Demonstration

In this manual therapy continuing education video, NAIOMT’s Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates Shoulder Stacking. Get an up-close and personal look at other valuable techniques useful in the clinic at our Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand course May 30-31 in Portland, OR, and browse Terry’s upcoming courses below! June 2015 C-616 Cervical Spine (Boston, MA) +7 hrs. Online Register June… Continue reading Shoulder Stacking Video Demonstration

Manipulation of the Distal Radio Ulnar Joint (Video)

A wise physical therapist recently said:     She’s got a point. As PTs, our hands–and those of our patients–are an integral tool, a huge part of everyday living. We may be stating the obvious here, but at the end of the day, that’s why we designed our Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand course, and offer it in regions across the country (Portland, Oregon on May 30, Berrien… Continue reading Manipulation of the Distal Radio Ulnar Joint (Video)

Shoulder Muscle Energy Technique

In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, demonstrates a muscle energy technique for the shoulder. Leave any questions you may have below, and browse the manual therapy continuing education courses coming up in your region!

Distraction Manipulation of the SI Joint (Video)

In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty instructor Kathy Stupansky, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT demonstrates a distraction manipulation of the SI Joint. Let us know if you have any questions at all, and to get more hands on manual therapy expertise from our team in person, join Laura Von Wullerstorff for Lumbopelvic Spine II in Baltimore July 22-23.… Continue reading Distraction Manipulation of the SI Joint (Video)

Abstract of The Week: Efficacy & Safety of Meriva®

Have you read the below study on Meriva®? While medication use does not directly fall under the scope of a physical therapist’s practice, it’s important to remember, we often have patients asking us about certain drugs or homeopathic remedies they should or could be taking. Due to the side effects of NSAIDS many patients are… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Efficacy & Safety of Meriva®