PT Perspective: Crucial Tips For Parents of Little League Players

As the little league season is upon us, there is quite a buzz these days on injury prevention and year round throwing in the youth baseball player. Over the last couple of years, I have seen quite an increase in youth injuries in the 10 to 13-year-old range from kids playing baseball either year round,… Continue reading PT Perspective: Crucial Tips For Parents of Little League Players

Concepts of Interunit Relationships (Video)

In the below video, NAOMT faculty member Kathy Stupansky, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT addresses level III concepts of interunit relationships. Our level III continuing education courses teach specific conditions of the integrated upper and lower quadrants, and the decision making process inherent to their total management, encompassing manual therapy, neurophysiological techniques, and various other treatment approaches. Let us know if… Continue reading Concepts of Interunit Relationships (Video)

Seated Specific Passive Intervertebral Motion Testing

Here’s a quick video of NAIOMT Faculty member Kathy Berglund, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrating seated specific passive intervertebral motion testing. Leave any questions you may have in the comments and for a listing of NAIOMT upcoming manual therapy continuing education courses click here! 

Finessing the ROM Exam in the Cervical Scan

In the video below, NAIOMT Faculty Kathy Berglund, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates a way to finesse your ROM exam of the cervical spine while doing your scan. Join us in one of the upcoming Cervical Spine Courses offered across the country including in Wichita, KS, in San Diego, in Baltimore, in Raleigh, in Nashville,… Continue reading Finessing the ROM Exam in the Cervical Scan

How to Earn 24 Continuing Education Hours in Just 21

Could you use a few extra hours in your day? How about extra hours of continuing education credits without investing the extra time or money? We are proud to announce that using the Continuing Competence Activity Standards, The Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) ProCert program has determined that NAIOMT’s Cervical Spine I course offers… Continue reading How to Earn 24 Continuing Education Hours in Just 21

NAIOMT-Certified PT is “Healer of the Ballet Elite” Featured in Wall Street Journal

We want to congratulate NAIOMT-certified Michelle Rodriguez MPT, OCS, CMPT of Manhattan Physio Group, for the amazing work she’s doing. Michelle’s master clinical skills, expertise, patient experience and intuition have helped countless top-notch dancers excel at their art, and according to her recent profile in the Wall Street Journal, her “reputation as a healer has even extended to Hollywood—Jennifer Connelly has praised her… Continue reading NAIOMT-Certified PT is “Healer of the Ballet Elite” Featured in Wall Street Journal

PT Profile: Dalin Hansen

Today we’d like to introduce you to DPT student, Dalin Hansen. Dalin graduated Cum Laude from Utah Valley University in 2013 with a bachelors in exercise science. He enjoys staying active with anything competitive, as well as hiking and biking. He became a fluent Tagalog speaker while working with the LDS mission in the Philippines, and when not studying… Continue reading PT Profile: Dalin Hansen

6 Ways Taking a Level I Course Can Make You a Better PT

As one of our stellar guest faculty members, Angela Gordon, PT, DSc, MPT, COMT, OCS, ATC, FMS recently put it, “Anyone can learn something from a book or a lecture but that doesn’t mean it translates into good quality clinical skills.” And it’s true. There’s a lot that goes into becoming a great physical therapist and master… Continue reading 6 Ways Taking a Level I Course Can Make You a Better PT

Back Pain Gets Much-Needed Attention

Everyday PTs across the country are dedicated to finding prevention strategies and treatment solutions for patients experiencing debilitating back pain, and NAIOMT faculty, courses and fellowships focus on providing the tools, clinical skills and mentorship necessary to do so. We know this pervasive issue needs more coordinated attention to help the millions of Americans whose… Continue reading Back Pain Gets Much-Needed Attention

3 Tips for Educating Female Athletes on ACL Injury Prevention

ACL prevention has come along way over the last 10 years. We have had some instrumental PTs in our profession doing research and providing valuable information on how to prevent ACL injuries in female athletes. There are still many topics to explore still, however, there are several key ways to prevent injury that have been… Continue reading 3 Tips for Educating Female Athletes on ACL Injury Prevention