Women’s Health & Manual Therapy

Student Special Interest Group President Melissa Dreger of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) recently interviewed NAIOMT faculty, Susan C. Clinton PT DScPT OCS WCS FAAOMPT about the value of her manual therapy fellowship, women’s health, advice for students and more. Check out the video below and the AAOMPT sSIG blog, and don’t miss Susan speaking at… Continue reading Women’s Health & Manual Therapy

Positive Fixation of Superior TibFib Abnormal in Non Weight Bearing

In the video below, NAIOMT instructor Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT demonstrates Positive Fixation of Superior TibFib Abnormal in Non Weight Bearing. You can see Terry’s related Standing Weight Bearing Assessment of Superior Tib-fib Joint – Normal and Abnormal Video here. For more manual therapy continuing education join Stacy Soappman in Berrien Springs, MI for Lower… Continue reading Positive Fixation of Superior TibFib Abnormal in Non Weight Bearing

AC Joint Assessment and Distraction Technique

In this NAIOMT manual therapy continuing education video, instructor Laura VonWüllerstroff, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates AC joint assessment and distraction technique. Leave any questions you may have below or you can ask Laura in person by registering for her Shoulder/Wrist/Elbow/Hand CE course in Auburn NY on May 16-17! If you’re based in other areas of the country,… Continue reading AC Joint Assessment and Distraction Technique

PT Profile: Kayla Robison

For this week’s PT Profile, we’d like to introduce you to Kayla Robison, a physical therapist based in the DC metro area. Kayla graduated from University of Central Missouri with her Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training, and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Elon University. She is dedicated to deepening her skills and is certified in a number of areas including… Continue reading PT Profile: Kayla Robison

Why We Do What We Do

Meet NAIOMT instructor Ann Porter Hoke PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT. She teaches a wide range of continuing education manual therapy courses including Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine and Lumbopelvic Spine. Following a recent Thoracic Spine course, one physical therapist in attendance had this to say about her experience in the class: We wanted to share this feedback because… Continue reading Why We Do What We Do

A Case Where More Is Definitely Better

As a physical therapist, consistent continuing education, mentorship and learning new manual therapy techniques is always a plus for your career, for the clinic and most importantly, for your clients. Find a Course near you.

Efficient Shoulder Girdle Examination

In the NAIOMT video below, faculty member Bill Temes, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates an efficient shoulder girdle examination sequence that allows you to keep your patient in one position. Let us know if you have any questions! And if you’re into manual therapy continuing education, want to take your skills to the next level, join… Continue reading Efficient Shoulder Girdle Examination

Examining for TMJ Articular Dysfunction (Video)

In this NAIOMT video, faculty member Bill Temes, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT takes us through an exam for TMJ articular dysfunction. Get more manual therapy insights and expertise from Bill in person at Advanced Upper Quadrant Integration in NYC August 26-27!

Abstract of the Week: Effects of Hip Exercises for Chronic Low-back Pain Patients with Lumbar Stability

The article below, “Effects of hip exercises for chronic low-back pain patients with lumbar instability” highlights what we discuss in our level III courses…why we rarely treat a joint in isolation. What love to hear your thoughts on the findings below! Effects of hip exercises for chronic low-back pain patients with lumbar instability SangwkLee, MSc, PT1), SuhnYeopkim,… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Effects of Hip Exercises for Chronic Low-back Pain Patients with Lumbar Stability

How to Assess Scaphoid Movement with Lateral Epicondylitis (Video)

In this manual therapy continuing education video, NAIOMT Faculty Laura VonWüllerstorff assesses scaphoid movement in a patient with lateral epicondylitis. Leave any questions below and see our schedule of upcoming courses here!