You know what gets us really excited? When young PTs and students “get it” from the very beginning. When someone exudes passion for our field, wants to learn from its history and take steps to improve it. When they understand the importance of truly listening to each patient, because that’s the only way to get to the bottom of… Continue reading PT Profile: Katey Blumenthal
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A Case Study: Neurological Pathology And Orthopedic Dysfunction
In the video below, NAIOMT Faculty Stacy Soappman takes us through a case that demonstrates the value of the lumbopelvic scan and strong clinical reasoning skills. To enhance your approach, consider an upper level course coming up in the following cities: February 11-12: Advanced Clinical Reasoning (Portland, OR) February 25-26: Dry Needling Lower Quadrant (Huntsville,… Continue reading A Case Study: Neurological Pathology And Orthopedic Dysfunction
Video: Advanced Concepts for the Overhead Athlete
In the video below, hear from NAIOMT faculty member Angela Gordon, PT, DSc, MPT, COMT, OCS, ATC, FMS on some of the specific areas she’ll be addressing in her upcoming specialty course Advanced Concepts for the Overhead Athlete. If you have any interest in treating professional athletes, this one’s for you! Browse a complete list of NAIOMT’s manual therapy… Continue reading Video: Advanced Concepts for the Overhead Athlete
What Has Been Your Most Memorable Patient?
As 2015 winds down and we embark on another year of guiding PTs toward being the best caregivers they can be, we invite you to reflect on some of the experiences that have shaped your approach in one way or another. Here’s one from NAIOMT clinical fellowship instructor, Rajesh Khemraj, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT. ~ I love how every patient experience is truly unique. The… Continue reading What Has Been Your Most Memorable Patient?
PT Profile: Alexis Morgan
We are pleased today, to introduce you to an inspiring young leader in our field, APTASA Director of Communications and DPT student at East Tennessee State University Alexis Morgan. She’s been an active participant in an array of PT-related issues including Global PT Day of Service, and continues to facilitate vital healthcare conversations among her peers and beyond. What made you… Continue reading PT Profile: Alexis Morgan
How Star Wars Is Like Us
Social media is alive with commercials and excitement for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” that arrives in theaters today December 18, 2015. What does this have to do with Manual therapy or NAIOMT? “A long time ago… in a galaxy far, far away”(called Portland), I was a ‘young’ 35 year old PT who attended my first… Continue reading How Star Wars Is Like Us
Abstract of the Week: Thoracic Manual Therapy For Shoulder Pain
Abstract: Thoracic manual therapy in the management of non-specific shoulder pain Objectives: “Non-specific shoulder pain (NSSP) is often persistent and disabling leading to high socioeconomic costs. Cervical manipulation has demonstrated improvements in patients with NSSP, although risks associated with thrust techniques are documented. Thoracic manual therapy (TMT) may utilise similar neurophysiological effects with less risk.… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Thoracic Manual Therapy For Shoulder Pain
PT Profile: Lori Forner
Our PT Profile Series exists because we think it’s important to hear the varying perspectives of professionals across the physical therapy field. Whether it’s a new PT school grad just embarking on their career, a master clinician with decades of experience, or a physio working within an entirely different system across the globe, there’s value in every unique voice… Continue reading PT Profile: Lori Forner
Abstract of the Week: Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip
Abstract: Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip: A Review & Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip: A Case Report: An Entity in Question While mobilizing a patient’s hip joint in 2011, I had the thought that the hip felt like adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. I researched it in the literature and found 11 articles describing adhesive capsulitis of the… Continue reading Abstract of the Week: Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip
How to Effectively Palpate the Lumbar Spine (VIDEO)
In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Bill Temes, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates how to effectively palpate the lumbar spine. Get more manual therapy expertise in person with Bill at his Advanced Upper Quadrant Integration course in New York, NY August 26-27.
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