The hard work we put in as physical therapists, the various forms of education we absorb, the mentorships we value and grow from, the techniques we master — all of it matters. Each of these components matter a lot as we treat and and navigate a wellness path for each of our patients. But without the thorough engagement, communication and collaboration… Continue reading The Role of Communication in Clinical Practice
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Big News At NAIOMT!
We are extremely proud and excited to announce that the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has re-accredited NAIOMT’s Clinical Fellowship Program through 2025! If you’re not familiar with our fellowship, it’s a self-directed, part-time, eclectic program that enhances safe, efficient and effective advanced clinical reasoning and management of complex musculo-skeletal dysfunctions. Our strength is the clinical expertise of our… Continue reading Big News At NAIOMT!
PT Profile: Shawn Edyvean, PT
We head to Michigan for today’s PT Profile, to meet Shawn Edyvean, PT. Shawn grew up in Ironwood, Michigan in the upper peninsula (commonly referred to as “Yoppers.”) He attended Central Michigan University and earned his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science in 1997 and a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 2001. Shawn currently resides in Wakefield,MI with his wife… Continue reading PT Profile: Shawn Edyvean, PT
PT Profile: TJ Janicky, SPT
For this week’s PT Profile, let’s say hello to Thomas Janicky, better known as TJ. He is a 3rd year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and is an active member of his academic community where he is the current Vice-President of Rutger’s Student Leadership Council and The Co-Director of RUDPT’s Community… Continue reading PT Profile: TJ Janicky, SPT
Why It’s More Than Manual Therapy
The manual therapy techniques you use to treat your patients are important. That’s why we teach them so comprehensively, and enhance PTs’ careers through mentorship. But there’s more to it. Much more! Yes, we all want to help heal. But a critical piece to what we do is finding out what’s happening in the everyday lives of… Continue reading Why It’s More Than Manual Therapy
PT Profile: Nils Oudhuis
Today we jump “across the pond” to Holland for our PT Profile. Nils Oudhuis, creator of the popular “Trust Me I’m a Physiotherapist” Facebook page, finished physiotherapy school in 2011 and is currently studying for his master in manual therapy at the SOMT at Amersfoort, Holland, where he’s dedicated to strengthening his techniques, clinical reasoning and decision is making skills.… Continue reading PT Profile: Nils Oudhuis
Keep This in Mind About Manual Therapy
What would you add? For PT comprehensive education and manual therapy techniques with the goal of restoring normal function and preventing disability in patients check out our upcoming course schedule!
Demonstration of Lumbar Gapping: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 3
For Part 3 of our “Manipulation of the Larger Patient” series, Stacy Soappman, PT, DSc, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates lumbar gapping manipulation. Leave any questions you may have in the comments below. And for our New York-area physical therapist friends, we’re holding a C-516 Cervical Spine I course Dec 13-14 and we’d love to connect there. More information and… Continue reading Demonstration of Lumbar Gapping: Manipulation of the Larger Patient Part 3
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
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