In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Bill Temes demonstrates a prone torsion test, as part of the Level I Scanning Examination for the lumbar spine. Let us know if you have questions, and to take your skills to the next level with our faculty of experienced clinicians, please join us in person for an… Continue reading Lumbar Scan: Prone Torsion Test
Tag: Lumbopelvic Spine
Why Do the Lumbar Slump Test?
PTs may learn and go through the motions of a lumbar slump test. But do we understand why? In the video below, NAIOMT Faculty member Stacy Soappman discusses its significance. Let us know if you have questions, and if you’re looking to expand your clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills, join us for one of… Continue reading Why Do the Lumbar Slump Test?
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?
Positional Release Technique of the quadratus lumborum
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Michael Lucido demonstrates a positional release technique of the quadratus lumborum (QL) that is taught in our Lumbopelvic Spine I and II courses (which can be taken in any order). For more guidance with Michael, join him for Lumbopelvic Spine II February 15-16 in Dallas, TX or… Continue reading Positional Release Technique of the quadratus lumborum
H and I Testing
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman demonstrates H and I testing of the lumbar spine. Apologies for the vertical view! 🙂 And for more manual therapy guidance, join us for one of these upcoming Lumbopelvic Spine II courses (I and II can be taken in any order): Dallas, Texas – Feb 16-17… Continue reading H and I Testing
Compression Overload Test for the Lumbopelvic Spine
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Bill Temes demonstrates a compression overload test for the lumbopelvic spine. Let us know if you have questions and if you want to take your clinical reasoning skills to the next level, join us for one of these courses: Orlando, FL – Dec 3-4 – Lumbopelvic… Continue reading Compression Overload Test for the Lumbopelvic Spine
Leg Length Discrepancy or Neuromuscular Imbalance? Here’s one Way to Tell
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Stacy Soappman demonstrates one way to determine if a patient has a leg length discrepancy or neuromuscular imbalance following a hip replacement. For more manual therapy guidance and to sharpen your clinical skills in this area, join us for one of these upcoming Lumbopelvic Spine courses.… Continue reading Leg Length Discrepancy or Neuromuscular Imbalance? Here’s one Way to Tell
Combined PIVM of The Lumbar Spine
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman addresses combined PIVM of the lumbar spine. For more manual therapy expertise, join us for one of our upcoming Lumbopelvic Spine courses that can be taken in any order: New York, NY – January 28 – Lumbopelvic Spine I Salt Lake City, UT – February 17-18… Continue reading Combined PIVM of The Lumbar Spine
Clinical Presentation of Traumatic Arthritis in the Lumbopelvic Spine
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s faculty instructor Steve Allen addresses clinical presentation of traumatic arthritis in the lumbopelvic spine. For more in-depth, hands-on manual therapy guidance, join us for one of these Fall 2017 lumbopelvic spine II courses (*note you can take any NAIOMT course in any order convenient to you): San Diego,… Continue reading Clinical Presentation of Traumatic Arthritis in the Lumbopelvic Spine
Neurodynamic Testing of the Upper Extremity in the Scanning Examination
Tomorrow, Sunday, January 29 at 2:00 pm EST, NAIOMT Instructor Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT will be broadcasting live from his Cervical Spine course in New York City, demonstrating Neurodynamic Testing of the Upper Extremity in the Scanning Examination, and addressing the median nerve, Carpal Tunnel and radiculopathy. The broadcast will be approximately 5-10… Continue reading Neurodynamic Testing of the Upper Extremity in the Scanning Examination
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