In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT reviews thoracic spine anatomy and palpation. Let us know if you have questions and if you’re interested in advancing your thoracic spine manual therapy and clinical reasoning skills, join us for one of these upcoming courses: Portland, OR – Sept 23-24 – Thoracic… Continue reading Thoracic Spine Anatomy and Palpation Video
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MVA Cold Hyperalgesia Clinic Test (Video)
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT clinical faculty instructor and Examiner, Karen Walz, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT reviews the research from Maxwell and Sterling on the use of pain rating with ice application to the neck to determine cold hyperalgesia. For more guidance on treating MVA patients, join Karen’s convenient online course Cervicothoracic MVA Regional Interdependence.
The APTA Section on Women’s Health Got It Right
At CSM this year, the APTA Section on Women’s Health awarded its highest honor, The Elizabeth Noble Award, to NAIOMT faculty member Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, WCS. We want to congratulate Susan on this well-deserved award, and thank her for all she has done for pelvic and women’s health. We are so very proud to have her as part… Continue reading The APTA Section on Women’s Health Got It Right
Flexion Manipulation from above for L5 S1 Instability
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates a flexion manipulation from above for L5-S1 instability. For more expert guidance join us for Advanced Spinal Manipulation in Dallas, or take a look at the other manual therapy courses coming up across the country.
Kinetic Testing of the SI Joint: Prone Kinetic Test
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT Faculty Stacy Soappman shows us kinetic tests of the SI joint, in this case, a prone kinetic test. For more expert guidance on Lumbopelvic Spine, Lower Extremity, Advanced Upper Quadrant Integration, Cervical Spine, Spinal Manipulation and more, browse these manual therapy courses coming up across the country.
Here’s What The Health Care System Needs Most
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again and again. But as you know, there’s a big problem in our country. People generally aren’t even aware of the depth of care, effective treatment and prevention that comes along with physical therapy. They’re not reaching PT soon enough, or even at all in many cases. They simply continue to… Continue reading Here’s What The Health Care System Needs Most
Abstract of The Week: Single-leg drop landing movement strategies in participants with chronic ankle instability compared with lateral ankle sprain ‘copers’
Abstract: Single-leg drop landing movement strategies in participants with chronic ankle instability compared with lateral ankle sprain ‘copers’. The authors of this study concluded that individuals with chronic ankle instability have alterations in their hip kinematics during single leg landing activities. This is one of my favorite topics – full lower quadrant integration. Our bodies do… Continue reading Abstract of The Week: Single-leg drop landing movement strategies in participants with chronic ankle instability compared with lateral ankle sprain ‘copers’
Sharp Purser Test: RA Version vs Erl Pettman Version
In the manual therapy video below, Distinguished NAIOMT Faculty instructor Ann Porter Hoke discusses two versions of the Sharp Purser Test, one for rheumatoid arthritis and one developed by NAIOMT Faculty Erl Pettman. Get more expert manual therapy guidance from seasoned clinicians in one of these upcoming courses offered in all regions of the country.
Lower Quadrant Scanning Exam Review
Just a quick heads-up, tomorrow Sunday January 31st at 11:30EST / 8:30 PST, our Lumbopelvic Spine I course in Seattle will be streaming live on Periscope where NAIOMT CEO Brett Windsor will be conducting a lower quadrant scanning exam review. Hope you’re able to join and please feel free to share with fellow PTs or students you think may be… Continue reading Lower Quadrant Scanning Exam Review
Grade I General Suboccipital Traction in Sitting
In the manual therapy continuing education video below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Steve Allen demonstrates how to conduct a grade I suboccipital traction technique with a seated patient. Dive deeper into more conditions of the cervical spine with upcoming courses in Seattle, NYC, Dallas, Atlanta and Spokane and beyond.
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