Demonstration of Lumbar Gapping: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 3

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For Part  3 of our “Manipulation of the Larger Patient” series, Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates lumbar gapping manipulation. Leave any questions you may have in the comments below.  And for our New York-area physical therapist friends, we’re holding a C-516 Cervical Spine I course Dec 13-14 and we’d love to connect there. More information and… Continue reading Demonstration of Lumbar Gapping: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 3

Sitting Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 2

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Today we’re sharing Part 2 of our video series “Manipulation of the Larger Patient,” addressing various techniques you can use when a patient is larger in stature than yourself. In the video below, Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates how to conduct a modified sitting thoracic manipulation. For more hands-on physical therapy continuing education, take a look at our… Continue reading Sitting Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 2

Supine Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 1

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It happens. Patients may be larger in stature than their PT. But as we’ve highlighted before, that’s not an issue when it comes to treatment. We adapt. We modify. In the video tutorial below NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates how to conduct supine thoracic manipulation on a patient that is larger in stature than… Continue reading Supine Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 1

Alternative Technique for Small-in-Stature PTs

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Have you ever treated a patient that was larger in stature than yourself? NAIOMT’s distinguished faculty member Ann Porter Hoke, PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT has too. She understands firsthand what types of challenges that can present. But we PTs always find a way. In the video below, Ann demonstrates an alternative technique for a cervical thoracic manipulation. Take a look. Leave… Continue reading Alternative Technique for Small-in-Stature PTs

PT Profile: Ryan Willis, DPT

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Are you a seasoned physical therapist or relatively new to the profession? What questions and topics would you like to see us explore in our new PT Profile series? Tell us in the comments below, and nominate yourself or your mentor to be featured. You do not have to be familiar with NAIOMT — we’re simply trying to connect and facilitate… Continue reading PT Profile: Ryan Willis, DPT

Babinksi Test & C-516 Cervical Spine I Course

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How do you address cervical spine conditions? Do you have questions about them? Thoughts or stories about treating patients with them? As with most things in physical therapy, there’s always something new to learn. So feel free to leave a comment below and let’s discuss! Today we’re sharing a page from NAIOMT’s C-516 Cervical Spine I course manual,… Continue reading Babinksi Test & C-516 Cervical Spine I Course

What’s YOUR PT Profile?

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What kind of physical therapist are you? Are you proud to be a PT? Do you consider PTs the experts in movement? We do.   We want to know who you are and what you believe when it comes to PT issues, from manual therapy to mentorship. So each week we’re highlighting physical therapists across the country, and potentially beyond.  We… Continue reading What’s YOUR PT Profile?