Often after a sprain to the talocrural joint, the subtalar joint can lose the last few degrees of either inversion or eversion. A simple but effective “flick” manipulation can quickly restore motion and reduce painful walking, cutting and turning. This is a technique that NAIOMT faculty Kathy Berglund, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT will… Continue reading “Flick” Manipulation to The Subtalar Joint
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Manual Therapy Video: Upper Quadrant Dry Needling
In orthopaedic manual physical therapy, the techniques get all the attention. Manipulation, mobilization, muscle energy, neural mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, etc. You can now add Dry Needling (DN) to this list. Any seasoned clinician will tell you that learning these techniques, with practice, is the easy part. Being able to implement them effectively is the hard… Continue reading Manual Therapy Video: Upper Quadrant Dry Needling
Shoulder Stacking Video Demonstration
In this manual therapy continuing education video, NAIOMT’s Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates Shoulder Stacking. Get an up-close and personal look at other valuable techniques useful in the clinic at our Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand course May 30-31 in Portland, OR, and browse Terry’s upcoming courses below! June 2015 C-616 Cervical Spine (Boston, MA) +7 hrs. Online Register June… Continue reading Shoulder Stacking Video Demonstration
Manipulation of the Distal Radio Ulnar Joint (Video)
A wise physical therapist recently said: She’s got a point. As PTs, our hands–and those of our patients–are an integral tool, a huge part of everyday living. We may be stating the obvious here, but at the end of the day, that’s why we designed our Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist-Hand course, and offer it in regions across the country (Portland, Oregon on May 30, Berrien… Continue reading Manipulation of the Distal Radio Ulnar Joint (Video)
Shoulder Muscle Energy Technique
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, demonstrates a muscle energy technique for the shoulder. Leave any questions you may have below, and browse the manual therapy continuing education courses coming up in your region!
Distraction Manipulation of the SI Joint (Video)
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty instructor Kathy Stupansky, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT demonstrates a distraction manipulation of the SI Joint. Let us know if you have any questions at all, and to get more hands on manual therapy expertise from our team in person, join Laura Von Wullerstorff for Lumbopelvic Spine II in Baltimore July 22-23.… Continue reading Distraction Manipulation of the SI Joint (Video)
Why We Do What We Do
Meet NAIOMT instructor Ann Porter Hoke PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT. She teaches a wide range of continuing education manual therapy courses including Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine and Lumbopelvic Spine. Following a recent Thoracic Spine course, one physical therapist in attendance had this to say about her experience in the class: We wanted to share this feedback because… Continue reading Why We Do What We Do
Efficient Shoulder Girdle Examination
In the NAIOMT video below, faculty member Bill Temes, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates an efficient shoulder girdle examination sequence that allows you to keep your patient in one position. Let us know if you have any questions! And if you’re into manual therapy continuing education, want to take your skills to the next level, join… Continue reading Efficient Shoulder Girdle Examination
How to Assess Scaphoid Movement with Lateral Epicondylitis (Video)
In this manual therapy continuing education video, NAIOMT Faculty Laura VonWüllerstorff assesses scaphoid movement in a patient with lateral epicondylitis. Leave any questions below and see our schedule of upcoming courses here!
Examining the Cervical Spine
Have you ever had a cervical patient complain of “dizziness that takes their breath away” and you wondered what in the world you are going to do with them? Do you know that the patient’s headache is coming from their neck but you do not know why? Have you taken the level I cervical course… Continue reading Examining the Cervical Spine
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