PT Profile: Steve Goldrick

For today’s PT Profile, we welcome Steve Goldrick. Steve graduated magna cum laude in 2008 and was also a Presidential Scholar with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy from Western Washington University. He worked as a personal trainer throughout college as well as a PT aide and became a Certified Strength and… Continue reading PT Profile: Steve Goldrick

Addressing Lower Extremities

It is often thought that lower extremity problems are just that…localized lower extremity problems. Well, usually they aren’t. Most lower extremity problems, whether traumatic, or insidious onset, are stress reactions of some sort. Tissues are able to adapt to increased stress for a time, but eventually they begin to break down, and they break down… Continue reading Addressing Lower Extremities

Concepts of Interunit Relationships (Video)

In the below video, NAOMT faculty member Kathy Stupansky, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT addresses level III concepts of interunit relationships. Our level III continuing education courses teach specific conditions of the integrated upper and lower quadrants, and the decision making process inherent to their total management, encompassing manual therapy, neurophysiological techniques, and various other treatment approaches. Let us know if… Continue reading Concepts of Interunit Relationships (Video)

PT Profile: Dalin Hansen

Today we’d like to introduce you to DPT student, Dalin Hansen. Dalin graduated Cum Laude from Utah Valley University in 2013 with a bachelors in exercise science. He enjoys staying active with anything competitive, as well as hiking and biking. He became a fluent Tagalog speaker while working with the LDS mission in the Philippines, and when not studying… Continue reading PT Profile: Dalin Hansen

3 Tips for Educating Female Athletes on ACL Injury Prevention

ACL prevention has come along way over the last 10 years. We have had some instrumental PTs in our profession doing research and providing valuable information on how to prevent ACL injuries in female athletes. There are still many topics to explore still, however, there are several key ways to prevent injury that have been… Continue reading 3 Tips for Educating Female Athletes on ACL Injury Prevention

PT Profile: Angela Gordon

We are so excited to welcome and introduce you to a new guest faculty member to the NAIOMT team. Angela T. Gordon PT, DSc, MPT, COMT, OCS, ATC, FMS has more than 12 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, and has been the lead physical therapist for the Washington Nationals Baseball team in 2005 and 2010 to… Continue reading PT Profile: Angela Gordon

PT Profile: Karen Litzy

For this week’s PT Profile, we’re excited to welcome to Karen Litzy. Karen graduated from Misericordia University with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 1997 and in 2014 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She’s the owner of Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, a concierge physical therapy practice in New York City, host of the podcast Healthy Wealthy & Smart and… Continue reading PT Profile: Karen Litzy

Direct Access & Treating Without A Referral

A friend experiencing neck pain recently called around to find a physical therapist who would see her. She had been to PT before and knew how much it would help. But because she was seeking out PT directly, without first going to a doctor, clinic after clinic turned her away. One said “we’re not doctors, we… Continue reading Direct Access & Treating Without A Referral

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PT Profile: Gary Kearns, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT

In this PT Profile we’re excited to introduce you to Gary Kearns, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT. Gary graduated in 2002 from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) with his MPT, followed up with NAIOMT coursework and completed our fellowship program in 2010. He’s currently completing his Doctor of Science (ScD) at TTUHSC and practices in an outpatient clinic in Dallas, TX, where he’s… Continue reading PT Profile: Gary Kearns, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT