This sign got me thinking… it’s often our own selves that are biggest limiter to growth. We can be our hardest critic and our worst friend. Every opportunity that presents itself has the potential be a moment of growth. A moment to shine. A lot of times though, we reject those opportunities, and convince ourselves “it just wasn’t for me.” This can be… Continue reading Skill Filter: Why Mentorship is important.
Tag: manual therapy
Abstract of The Week: Teaching and Learning Spinal Thrust Manipulation
This week’s Abstract of the Week is: A model for teaching and learning spinal thrust manipulation and its effect on participant confidence in technique performance (Christopher H. Wise, Ronald J. Schenk & Jill Black Lattanzi Published online: 10 Feb 2016) Here’s why we think this one matters: So often people learn manipulation in school or in a… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Teaching and Learning Spinal Thrust Manipulation
Reflections from IFOMPT 2016
The International Federation of Manual Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) held its quadrennial meeting in Glasgow, Scotland July 4th to 6th. For those of you who have not experienced an international conference, I highly recommend it. This conference is an exciting time to advance ideas, learn skills and gain insight on how physiotherapy (physical therapy) is… Continue reading Reflections from IFOMPT 2016
PT Profile: Jillian Tanych
This week we’d like to introduce you to yet another PT student who exemplifies professionalism and leadership, and demonstrates tremendous drive and promise in shaping our profession in the years to come. Jillian Tanych just began her third year at the University of Vermont’s DPT program where she’ll be headed out on three 10-week clinical rotations this fall before graduation… Continue reading PT Profile: Jillian Tanych
When PTs Get Together…
What happens when you put together people with a common passion, nature, food/drink and people who have a heart to give back to others? This year’s SE NAIOMT Regional Meeting in the heart of Tennessee. When I started taking NAIOMT courses, all I thought I was getting was the best instruction in clinical reasoning and… Continue reading When PTs Get Together…
Restoring Hope in Chronic Pain
As we prepare for an exciting time connecting with enthusiastic student leaders and seasoned PTs alike at the APTA Next Conference in Nashville this week, we wanted to introduce you to an inspiring manual therapy leader based in Tennessee, NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship Instructor, Rebecca Lowe, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT. Last year Rebecca released an important book addressing… Continue reading Restoring Hope in Chronic Pain
WHAT! No Change in Physical Activity After Joint Replacement?
That hurts, but this was the conclusion of Arnold et al in the latest JOSPT titled “Does Physical Activity Increase After Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis?” This study does not support the idea that a “new joint” is going to return the recipient to an “active life.” In pondering this disappointing conclusion, I… Continue reading WHAT! No Change in Physical Activity After Joint Replacement?
Key Things to Consider When Screening Pregnant Patients
In the video below, pelvic health expert Jessica McKinney, PT, MS shares important medical screening elements for physical therapists working with pregnant patients. For more insights and guidance on treating women through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, join Jessica and the APTA’s Section on Women’s Health’s Elizabeth Noble Award recipient, Susan Clinton, for Manual Therapy and Pregnancy in Berrien… Continue reading Key Things to Consider When Screening Pregnant Patients
The Ties That Bind Us
Each week, as we lead manual therapy courses across the United States, the passion for PT is palpable. And with all that passion comes important debate. Sometimes we even see heated discussions being hashed out online between people across the globe, of all experience-levels and abilities. (Been on Twitter, lately?!) But whether you’re a physical therapist here in… Continue reading The Ties That Bind Us
Quality Face Time (And Our Commitment To You)
In an organization that spans from coast to coast, north to south, it’s simply amazing when we get large groups of us in the same room together to discuss the state of physical therapy and manual therapy. To hash out how best to evolve our approach to meet the needs of PTs today, and ultimately, the patients whose lives… Continue reading Quality Face Time (And Our Commitment To You)
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