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Take individual courses in person or online in any order. Perfect for therapists who want flexibility in their learning journey.

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Check out the different certifications you can earn through NAIOMT, including COMT and advanced specialty credentials.

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Earn your COMT and prepare for the OCS examination while completing the NAIOMT/Messiah University orthopedic residency program.

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Become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists through NAIOMT’s ACOMPTE Accredited Fellowship Program.

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Join NAIOMT faculty and master clinicians for free 60-minute monthly sessions exploring current topics in orthopedic manual therapy.

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What the Puff? Edema Management for the Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Diana Garrett, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT, CSCS, FAAOMPT/NAIOMT Faculty Instructor-in-Training/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
Time: 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST / 7:30 PM CST / 8:30 PM EST

Participants will learn to: Identify and differentiate various edema presentations in orthopedic patients. Apply manual lymph drainage techniques safely and effectively within the scope of...

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A Deeper Dive into the Foot and Ankle Complex: Patterns, Parts, and Paradigms- Bridging Research and Clinical Applications in a Movement-Centered Model

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Mike Lehr, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT/NAIOMT Faculty Instructor/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
Time: 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST / 7:30 PM CST / 8:30 PM EST

Participants will learn: Prioritize clinically meaningful findings of the foot and ankle complex that inform management. Understand how pathomechanics of the foot and ankle can...

Rehabilitation Considerations for the Cutting Sport Athlete

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Connor Hurley, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT/NAIOMT Faculty Instructor/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
Time: 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST / 7:30 PM CST / 8:30 PM EST

During this webinar, we will discuss: What are the most common injuries these folks incur? What are the common mobility deficits and weaknesses that lend...

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Meet The Instructors For NAIOMT’s Sports Rehab Training

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The Vacuum

A physical therapist, three years out of school, sat in a hotel conference room on a Saturday morning, watching a clinician on…

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What Our Students Say

Real Results from Real Therapists

I recently attended the COMT-5 Lower Extremity Manual Therapy course and it exceeded my expectations. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was thorough and practical. The course has improved my manipulation and exercise skills, and I'm seeing immediate changes in my practice.

The COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was an excellent opportunity for me to refine my skills in differential diagnosis, manipulation, and exercise techniques. The course content was well-organized, and the instructors were engaging and supportive. I saw immediate changes in my practice.

The Trigger Point Dry Needling course exceeded my expectations. The instructors were passionate and experienced, and the course content was both informative and practical. The course has improved my clinical reasoning skills and I'm confident in my ability to use dry needling as an effective treatment modality.

I recently completed the COMT-4 Upper Extremity Manual Therapy course, and it was an incredible experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was well-organized and detailed. The practical exercises were challenging but rewarding.

As a physical therapist, attending the COMT-2 Cervical Spine Manual Therapy course was a game-changer. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured. I've gained new insights into the cervical spine's anatomy, and the techniques I learned have helped me provide better care to my patients.

Attending the COMT-3 Thoracic Spine Manual Therapy course was a fantastic learning experience for me. The instructors were supportive and caring, and the course content was well-organized and comprehensive. I gained new skills in differential diagnosis and exercise techniques.