The Prone Instability Test
By Terry Pratt, PT
Mentorship: It’s what NAIOMT Does
By Stacy Soappman, PT If you look at the first few pages of my course manuals you will see an entire page devoted to thanking people. These people have all been mentors to me through the course of my NAIOMT journey. Some of them, such as Erl Pettman, are giants in the field. Others are… Continue reading Mentorship: It’s what NAIOMT Does
I’m a little fired up today
By: Brett Windsor I’m fired up today…or possibly it’s just unbridled enthusiasm and excitement for this thing we call physical therapy. Certainly here at The North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, but not just here. The whole profession. Here’s the deal: As Physical Therapists, we are THE experts in movement… As Physical Therapists, we are THE experts in neuro-musculoskeletal… Continue reading I’m a little fired up today
NAIOMT Faculty Spotlight: Skating on with Ken Cole
By Brett Windsor One of our guest faculty, Ken Cole, has recently received some marvelous opportunities to ply his craft in the elite figure-skating world. Ken was recently invited to participate in the 2014 US Figure Skating Championships as a Physical Therapy Evaluator for the musculoskeletal screening process in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center.… Continue reading NAIOMT Faculty Spotlight: Skating on with Ken Cole
It used to be…
That if you bought a product, it would last. You’d never need to buy another one. If something did happen to it, the store you bought it from would stand behind it. They’d fix it. Or give you another. No questions asked. Now..once you buy it…it’s your problem. Not only should you expect it to… Continue reading It used to be…
It’s never too early to start studying for your Level IV exam!!
By Stacy Soappman, PT My kids are destined to be Physical Therapists; if nothing else, they might just get the degree through osmosis. During the course of my fellowship my first child was born. While most people stay home and try to “sleep when the baby sleeps,” I saw that time as the perfect opportunity… Continue reading It’s never too early to start studying for your Level IV exam!!
NAIOMT-Andrews Orthopedic Residency Program receives accreditation
After a long process, the NAIOMT-Andrews Orthopedic Clinical Residency Program has received full accreditation from the APTA. NAIOMT offers the residency program in partnership with Andrews University and the program is open to all physical therapists with a US PT license. Many people worked very hard to develop this program and it is a credit… Continue reading NAIOMT-Andrews Orthopedic Residency Program receives accreditation
Are Yoga, Pilates, and Fitness Machines good for my back?
Written By: Michael Lucido, PT, FAAOMPT On a weekly basis I am asked questions from my low back pain patients/clients, Is yoga, pilates, gym equipment, and or personal trainers good for my back? I am sure you would agree this is a multi-factorial issue but due to my training with NAIOMT I am able to… Continue reading Are Yoga, Pilates, and Fitness Machines good for my back?
Spondylolysis as a Condition of Persistent Low Back Pain in Young Athletes
By Michael Lucido, PT The human spine is capable of producing large amounts of torque and power during athletic competition. Young athletes, participating in sports such as gymnastics, swimming, and wrestling are susceptible to stresses that can lead to low back pain. Low back pain in young athletes can be persistent and difficult to resolve… Continue reading Spondylolysis as a Condition of Persistent Low Back Pain in Young Athletes
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