In the manual therapy video below–captured during a recent Thoracic Spine course in NYC–NAIOMT faculty member Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT discusses and demonstrates safety measures PTs can take with thoracic manipulations. Let us know if you have questions, and if you’d like to improve your Thoracic manual therapy and clinical reasoning skills in the clinic… Continue reading Thoracic Spine Manipulation Safety
PT Braketology: Stop the Madness
It is that time of year again when the “madness” of March descends upon us and the competition for the perfect bracket begins. Sixty-four teams, one championship and two weeks of games, buzzer beaters, upsets and victories. A wide field of hopefuls in a single-elimination bring your best competition where underdogs have the chance to… Continue reading PT Braketology: Stop the Madness
Hip Assessment and Treatment Post MVA
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT FacultyTerry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates an assessment and treatment of the hip post MVA. If you’re looking to take your clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills to the next level, join us for one of our upcoming Lumbopelvic Spine I and II courses, which can be… Continue reading Hip Assessment and Treatment Post MVA
Throwing Shoulder Manual Therapy Case
In the video below, NAIOMT faculty member Steve Allen demonstrates tests and techniques in a case of throwing shoulder pain–just a sample of some of the topics covered in our 2018 PTA courses that go beyond entry-level education and improve extremity mobilization skills. Here’s what’s coming up: Principles of Lower Quadrant Manual Therapy for PTAs –… Continue reading Throwing Shoulder Manual Therapy Case
Is It a Mobility Issue Or Stability Issue in The Lumbar Spine?
What could be causing a patient’s painful restriction in right extension quadrant? In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman explores how to determine whether a patient is experiencing a mobility issue or a stability issue. Let us know if you have questions, and if you’d like to set your clinical reasoning skills apart in… Continue reading Is It a Mobility Issue Or Stability Issue in The Lumbar Spine?
Post-MVA CT Junction Case Evaluation
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT Faculty member Bill Temes demonstrates an evaluation of a post-MVA CT Junction patient whose presenting complaints are worse when working at a computer or with prolonged upper extremity activity. Let us know if you have questions, and if you’re looking to improve your skills in assessing and treating… Continue reading Post-MVA CT Junction Case Evaluation
Treating a Common Winter Wrist Injury
Have you seen any ski or snowboard injuries in the clinic yet this winter? In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman discusses a common wrist injury she sees during the season and how she approaches treatment in some cases. If you’re looking to set yourself apart, and take you clinical reasoning and manual… Continue reading Treating a Common Winter Wrist Injury
Two Recommendations a PT Can Make to Effectively Lessen a Patient’s Migraine Headache
Migraine headaches (MH) affect approximately 15% of the global population and are believed to be due to environmental and genetic factors. Neurologist and Family Practice physicians use a mnemonic device known as POUND to differentiate migraine headaches from other forms of primary headaches: P – Is the headache pulsatile in quality? O – Is the… Continue reading Two Recommendations a PT Can Make to Effectively Lessen a Patient’s Migraine Headache
Assessment and Treatment of The Talocrural Joint
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Bill Temes demonstrates a thorough assessment and treatment of the talocrural joint complex. If you’re seeing patients for lower extremity pain in the clinic, come with questions to one of our upcoming courses and take your skills to the next level: Baltimore, MD, March 10 – 11 – Lower… Continue reading Assessment and Treatment of The Talocrural Joint
Asymmetry of the Human Body: Does it Really Matter?
In a recent New York Times article, “Short-Track Speedskaters Are Lopsided,” the author notes and interviews several Olympic athletes that can tell they are “off” and out of “balance”–and they notice this more during regular activities of daily life than in their event. The article goes on to highlight these asymmetries are most commonly seen… Continue reading Asymmetry of the Human Body: Does it Really Matter?
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