Do you regularly see patients experiencing neck pain? In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman demonstrates a Unilateral CT junction manipulation with consideration to a “sensitive” neck. This is one of the treatment techniques PTs learn in our Cervical Spine I course, so if you’re interested in understanding how and when to apply… Continue reading Unilateral CT Junction Manipulation with a “Sensitive” Neck
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Modifications to BPPV Treatment
In the Cervical I manual therapy lab demonstration below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT addresses modifications to the Halpike-Dix maneuver for BPPV. The majority of patients have sensitivity in cervical spine extension and rotation. For more manual therapy skill-building opportunities browse upcoming courses, or join us for one of the below Cervical sessions. Cervical… Continue reading Modifications to BPPV Treatment
One way to Treat the Talocrural Joint Following a Plantar Flexion/Inversion Ankle Sprain
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Stacy Soappman addresses about one way to treat the talocrural joint following a plantar flexion/inversion ankle sprain. Let us know if you have any questions, and for more guidance, join us for one of these upcoming Lower Extremity or Advanced Lower Quadrant courses: Wichita, KS –… Continue reading One way to Treat the Talocrural Joint Following a Plantar Flexion/Inversion Ankle Sprain
Testing and Manip of the Abducted Ulna
Ever experience patients coming into the clinic with elbow pain, perhaps as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand? In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman reviews the Abducted Ulna, and demonstrates testing and manipulation that can be performed, when appropriate, to regain the lateral glide. Let us know if you… Continue reading Testing and Manip of the Abducted Ulna
Manipulation of The First Rib
What do you do when treating a patient who is larger in stature than yourself? In the manual therapy video below, Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates first rib manipulation in a larger patient. Join Stacy and NAIOMT’s Terry Pratt for Manip Like a Girl (NOT just for women!), a one-day specialty course where you’ll… Continue reading Manipulation of The First Rib
PIVMs for the Cervical Spine
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty Laura Iverson-von Wullerstorff, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT reviews PIVMs for the Cervical Spine. Let us know if you have questions, and if you’re looking to improve your skills in assessing and treating this region, join us for one of our upcoming Cervical Spine I and II courses, which… Continue reading PIVMs for the Cervical 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
The 20 “Rules” of Manual Therapy
By: Brett Windsor, PT OK, so these aren’t really rules, but a compilation of thoughts I’ve put together over the years. They seem to be true most of the time, regardless of the type of patient. The body will always find a way to get where it wants to go and it doesn’t worry… Continue reading The 20 “Rules” of Manual Therapy
Humeral Head Won’t Go Posterior? Here’s One Way to Treat It
Faced with the humeral head not going posterior? In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Stacy Soappman demonstrates one way to treat it. Let us know if you have questions and if you’re looking to strengthen your clinical reasoning and upper extremity manual therapy skills, join us for one of these upcoming courses:… Continue reading Humeral Head Won’t Go Posterior? Here’s One Way to Treat It
Segmental Stabilization Beyond the Multifidus
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty instructor Steve Allen, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT takes you through structures to be considered when looking at stabilization of the lumbar spine. Let us know if you have questions, and for more manual therapy guidance from Steve, join him for one of these upcoming West Coast courses: Lumbopelvic Spine II – Seattle-Renton,… Continue reading Segmental Stabilization Beyond the Multifidus
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