When NOT to Manipulate the SI Joint
Even mentioning the SI joint in a social media post is controversial, due to the decades-long debate regarding its contribution to dysfunction in the lower quadrant. Clustering of SI joint […]
AA Manipulation Without Rotation
Utilizing cervical manipulation with appropriate patients is a valuable tool that is evidence-based.1,2 The effectiveness can be assessed by patient response and also the flexion rotation test.3 In this video, NAIOMT faculty […]
It’s Time for a Name Change: Part II “Neurogenic Frozen Shoulder”
A little over a year ago I wrote a blog post titled “It’s time for a name change” regarding Frozen Shoulder. The post highlighted a type of frozen shoulder observed […]
Alternate Sup Tib Fib
In the video below, watch NAIOMT faculty instructor Terry Pratt demonstrate an alternate sup tib fib manipulation. This technique is taught in the NAIOMT course C-621 Lower Extremity.
Common Fault in the Slump Test
In this video, Liz Henry reviews the most common fault in the Slump test that can lead to a false negative test. Ensure you are gathering the most accurate diagnostics […]
Three Cervical Spine Mobilizations for the Complex Patient
In the video below NAIOMT faculty instructor Terry Pratt demonstrates three cervical spine mobilizations for the complex patient. These techniques are taught in the NAIOMT course C-616 Cervical Spine II.
10 “Rules” for Treating Low Back Pain
We don’t have to tell you that low back pain is pervasive among patients. But as PTs, it can sometimes be a tough nut to crack. Here are a few […]
The Portland Test: Connection With Gluteal Tendinopathy
Recently at AAOMPT’s Annual Meeting, our Fellowship candidate, Irwin Mercader PT, OCS, CMPT, CertMDT, presented a poster presentation on the “Portland Test.” This test was originated by now retired senior faculty […]
Alternative Lower Extremity Tension Tests
Watch faculty instructor Liz Henry demonstrate an alternative method to perform lower extremity neural tension tests. It can be particularly helpful for a more petit therapist that may have difficulty […]
Supine Mobilizations for Knee Osteoarthritis
In the video below, faculty instructor Liz Henry demonstrates several mobilizations that are commonly used in knee O-A that can improve the instantaneous axis of rotation to better enable strengthening […]
