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Keep This in Mind About Manual Therapy
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Sitting Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 2
Today we’re sharing Part 2 of our video series “Manipulation of the Larger Patient,” addressing various techniques you can use when a patient is larger in stature than yourself. In the video below, Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates how to conduct a modified sitting thoracic manipulation. For more hands-on physical therapy continuing education, take a look at our… Continue reading Sitting Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 2
Supine Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 1
It happens. Patients may be larger in stature than their PT. But as we’ve highlighted before, that’s not an issue when it comes to treatment. We adapt. We modify. In the video tutorial below NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates how to conduct supine thoracic manipulation on a patient that is larger in stature than… Continue reading Supine Thoracic Manipulation: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 1
Alternative Technique for Small-in-Stature PTs
Have you ever treated a patient that was larger in stature than yourself? NAIOMT’s distinguished faculty member Ann Porter Hoke, PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT has too. She understands firsthand what types of challenges that can present. But we PTs always find a way. In the video below, Ann demonstrates an alternative technique for a cervical thoracic manipulation. Take a look. Leave… Continue reading Alternative Technique for Small-in-Stature PTs
Babinksi Test & C-516 Cervical Spine I Course
How do you address cervical spine conditions? Do you have questions about them? Thoughts or stories about treating patients with them? As with most things in physical therapy, there’s always something new to learn. So feel free to leave a comment below and let’s discuss! Today we’re sharing a page from NAIOMT’s C-516 Cervical Spine I course manual,… Continue reading Babinksi Test & C-516 Cervical Spine I Course
C-511 Lumbopelvic Spine & the Facilitated Segment
Do you encounter lumbar spine conditions in the clinic? We’d love to hear your stories and questions. Leave them in the comments below and feel free to use share this page from NAIOMT’s comprehensive C-511 Lumbopelvic Spine course manual, covering the Facilitated Segment. (Click on the image then click to zoom and read). Want to know more? Join us for professional discourse, one-on-one mentorship, and instruction on Lumbar spine… Continue reading C-511 Lumbopelvic Spine & the Facilitated Segment
Physical therapy and Hip OA: the Perspective of a Manual Therapist
By: Kathy Berglund, DScPT, FAAOMPT, COMT, OCS, ATC Commentary on: Bennell K, Egerton T, Martin J, et al. “Effect of Physical Therapy on Pain and Function in Patients With Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2014;311(19):1987-1997. The purpose of this article claims to assess the effects of physical therapy on pain and function in patients… Continue reading Physical therapy and Hip OA: the Perspective of a Manual Therapist
Peeling the onion…
By Brett Windsor, PT, PhDc, MPA, OCS, FAAOMPT Defense: The standard reaction to anything new. We act to protect that which exists. “We’ve always done it this way.” Well, as W.L. Bateman said, “If you keep on doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep on getting what you’ve always got”. And so it is with clinical reasoning…largely,… Continue reading Peeling the onion…
Clinical Reasoning & Eclecticism
By Brett Windsor, PT, PhDc, MPA, OCS, FAAOMPT As teachers, do we teach what WE know? Or do we teach what students SHOULD know? Our post today is on the topic of clinical reasoning. Clinical reasoning is a ‘hot’ term. It has been for a while now. Everyone agrees it is important. Everyone agrees that students need… Continue reading Clinical Reasoning & Eclecticism
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