AAOMPT Podcast: Physical Therapy Interviews with Content Experts
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) is a national organization committed to excellence in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy practice, education, and research. Fellows of AAOMPT provide the highest level of musculoskeletal care through advanced manual therapy practice.
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Episodes
Ask the Expert - Flynn Interview
August 27, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPODCAST EXTRA: Dr. Timothy Flynn, a well-known manual therapy clinician (Colorado in Motion), researcher (ResearchGate, Google Scholar), and educator (South College, EIM) as well as Past President of AAOMPT, is interviewed by Drs. Lindsey Hughey and Eric Chaconas of the AAOMPT Media/PR Committee. You can follow Dr. Flynn on Twitter or on the Pain Reframed Podcast. This conversation is part of the AAOMPT Ask the Expert webcast series and can be found on both YouTube and Facebook. During this ...
Ep. 48 Kranenburg Interview
August 20, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBDr. Rik Kranenburg (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of the Research Group on Healthy Aging, Allied Health Care, and Nursing (Hanze University of Applied Sciences) and the University Medical Center, Groningen (both located in the Netherlands) is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy titled, “Effects of Head and Neck Positions on Blood Flow in the Vertebral, Internal Carotid, and Intracranial Arteries: A Systematic Re...
Ep. 47 MacPherson Interview
August 06, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBDr. Kevin L. MacPherson (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of the University of Florida is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy titled, “Perceptions of the professional and personal impact of hybrid fellowship training: a qualitative study.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to gain a better understanding of the potential benefits, both positive and negative, post-professio...
Ask the Expert - Lonnemann Interview
July 30, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBPODCAST EXTRA: Dr. Elaine Lonnemann, the current President of AAOMPT, is interviewed by Drs. Eric Chaconas and Lindsey Hughey of the AAOMPT Media/PR Committee. This conversation is part of the AAOMPT Ask the Expert webcast series and can be found on both YouTube and Facebook. During this series, specialists in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) are interviewed about a wide array of topics. The format contains a less formal approach than our listeners are accustomed to hearing on the ...
Ep. 46 Satpute Interview
July 23, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBKiran Satpute (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of Navale College of Physiotherapy is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Headache symptom modification: the relevance of appropriate manual therapy assessment and management of a patient with features of migraine and cervicogenic headache – a case report.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to learn about and expl...
Ep. 45 Zunke Interview
July 09, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBDr. Philipp Zunke (e-mail, ResearchGate) of Physiozentrum Salzburg (Austria) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders titled, “The effect of manual therapy to the thoracic spine on pain-free grip and sympathetic activity in patients with lateral epicondylalgia humeri. A randomized, sample sized planned, placebo-controlled, patient-blinded monocentric trial.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who...
Ep. 44 Araujo & Ferreira Interview
June 25, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBFrancisco X. Araujo (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of the UniRitter - Centro Universitário Ritter dos Reis, located in Porto Alegre, Brazil and Giovanni Ferreira (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of the University of Sydney (Australia) are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics titled, “Autonomic Effects of Spinal Manipulative Therapy: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.” This episode contains in...
Ep. 43 Hartley Interview
June 11, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBDr. Gregory Hartley (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of the University of Miami is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication in the journal Physical Therapy titled, “Program-Level Factors Influencing Positive Graduate Outcomes of Physical Therapy Residency Programs.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to learn more about what variables appear to be helping residency programs succeed with respect to positive graduate outcomes....
Ep. 42 MacDonald Interview
May 28, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBDr. Cameron MacDonald (e-mail, ResearchGate) of Regis University is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “The current manipulation debate: historical context to address a broken narrative.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers curious about manual and manipulative therapy from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Find out more about the American A...
Ep. 41 Peterson Interview
May 14, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBDr. Seth Peterson (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of The Motive Physical Therapy Specialists and A.T. Still University is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation he gave at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Telehealth in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Opportunities and Challenges.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to better understand the interface between physical therapy, orthopaedic manual therapy, and Telehealth. ...
Ep. 40 Dale & Thomas Interview
April 30, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBDrs. Philip Dale (e-mail, Twitter, LinkedIn) and Jacob Thomas (e-mail, Twitter, LinkedIn) of KORT (Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team) and Orthopaedics Plus Physical Therapy, respectively, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Physical therapist clinical reasoning and classification inconsistencies in headache disorders: a United States survey.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for prac...
Ep. 39 Fennelly Interview
April 16, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBDr. Orna Fennelly (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of the National University of Ireland, Galway and formerly of University College Dublin is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication from Musculoskeletal Science and Practice titled, “Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: The patient journey and experience.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to better understand how patients interact with advanced practice physio...
Ep. 38 Kolb & Young Interview
April 02, 2020 16:13 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBDrs. William H. Kolb (e-mail) and Jodi Young (e-mail, Twitter, ResearchGate) of Radford University & Bellin College (DScPT Program), respectively, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “The evolution of manual therapy education: what are we waiting for?” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to learn more about manual therapy as it relates to both the Biopsychos...
Ep. 37 Kumar and Jones Interview
March 19, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBDr. Saravana Kumar (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) and Mark Jones (e-mail) of the University of South Australia are interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication from Musculoskeletal Science and Practice titled, “An exploration of psychosocial practice within private practice musculoskeletal physiotherapy: A cross-sectional survey.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in the Biopsychosocial model as it relates to ...
Ep. 36 Cleland Physical Therapy Innovators Talk
March 05, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBDr. Joshua Cleland (e-mail, ResearchGate, Twitter) of the Tufts University School of Medicine provides a Physical Therapy Innovators (PTI) talk at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference. This episode contains a light-hearted story from Dr. Cleland about his journey to where he is today, a leader within the profession. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links: Academy website: www.aaompt.org Twitter: @AAOMPT Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Ep. 35 Hensley Interview
February 20, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBDr. Craig Hensley (e-mail, Research Gate, Twitter) of Northwestern University is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a presentation that he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “The Abdominal Exam: Recognizing Non-musculoskeletal Conditions that May Warrant Referral to a Physician.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to know more about medical screening as it relates to orthopaedic physical therapy practice. Find out more about the...
Ep. 34 Soappman Interview
February 06, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBDr. Stacy Soappman (twitter) of NAIOMT and Andrews University is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a presentation that she gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Manip Like a Girl: Work Smarter, Not Harder.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to learn how clinicians can apply manipulative techniques to patients with larger bodies than their own. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at ...
Ep. 33 Denninger Interview
January 23, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBDr. Thomas Denninger (e-mail, Twitter) of ATI Physical Therapy and Evidence-in-Motion is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation that he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Pragmatic Application of Practice Guidelines in the Clinic: Programming High Value Care at a National Scale.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for practitioners that want to learn how a large physiotherapy corporation approaches clinical practice improvements. Find...
Ep. 32 Bengtsson Interview
January 09, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDr. Alex Bengtsson ([email protected], Twitter) is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation that he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Contributions to the advancement of PT practice by full time clinicians - case studies.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for those interested in learning more about what makes a case study better. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following...
Ep. 31 Taylor Interview
December 26, 2019 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBDr. Kenneth Taylor (e-mail, Twitter) of Gannon University is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation that he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Knackered, Gnawing, and Lackadaisical: Redefining Musculoskeletal Health by Assessing and Addressing Sleep Complaints in OMPT Practice.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners interested in understanding the impacts that both sleep and sleep dysfunction have on wellness and orthopaedic...
Ep. 30 Swanson & Riley Interview
December 12, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBDrs. Brian Swanson ([email protected], ResearchGate) of the University of Hartford and Sean Riley of Sacred Heart University ([email protected], ResearchGate) are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation that they gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Precision Physical Therapy: Application of patient specific treatment via provocation and alleviation testing and purposeful communication.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practi...
Ep. 29 Dennison Interview
November 28, 2019 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDr. Bryan Dennison ([email protected]), owner and operator of Summit Physical Therapy (a private physical therapy practice located in Snow Creek Athletic Club in Mammoth Lakes, CA) and affiliate faculty member for Regis University, is interviewed by Becca Catlin about a pre-conference course he gave at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the course was, “Therapeutic Exercise Prescription In Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Practice: What Happens After Manual Therapy.” This episode contains ...
Ep. 28 Hazle Interview
November 14, 2019 20:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBDr. Charles Hazle ([email protected], ResearchGate) of the University of Kentucky and the Imaging Special Interest Group of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation that he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Do You Trust Your Hands or the Images?” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners interested in the intersection of orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice and diagnostic im...
Ep. 27 Cunningham and Jackson Interview
October 31, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBDr. Shala Cunningham ([email protected]) of Radford University and Richard Jackson ([email protected]) of The Jackson Clinics and Jackson Clinics Foundation, Inc. are interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Influence of residency training on the clinical reasoning development of Kenyan physiotherapists.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers i...
Ep. 26 von Piekartz Interview
October 17, 2019 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBDr. Harry von Piekartz (website, ResearchGate, [email protected]) of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Germany) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Diagnostic accuracy and validity of three manual examination tests to identify alar ligament lesions: results of a blinded case-control study.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in sa...
Ep. 25 Cuka Interview
October 05, 2019 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBDr. Christina Cuka of A.T. Still University ([email protected]) is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Spinal manipulation after multiple fusions in an adult with scoliosis: a case report.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in spinal manipulation as it relates to spinal fusion and scoliosis. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopa...
Ep. 24 Bond Interview
September 19, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBDr. Bryan Bond (faculty profile & e-mail) of the University of Saint Mary is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Effect of spinal manipulative therapy on mechanical pain sensitivity in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a pilot randomized, controlled trial.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in spinal manipulation and pain scien...
Ep. 23 Finucane Interview
September 05, 2019 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBLaura Finucane ([email protected], Twitter, ResearchGate) of the National Health Service (United Kingdom) is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication from Musculoskeletal Science and Practice titled, “What is the diagnostic accuracy of red flags related to cauda equina syndrome (CES), when compared to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)? A systematic review.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in spinal pa...
Ep. 22 Petersen Interview
August 22, 2019 19:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBDr. Shannon Petersen ([email protected], ResearchGate) of Des Moines University in Iowa is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Self-reported sinus headaches are associated with neck pain and cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction: a preliminary observational case control study.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in clinical patterns and p...
Ep. 21 2019 Conference Interview
August 08, 2019 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDr. Megan Donaldson (Tufts University Directory, AAOMPT Conference Chair) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming 2019 AAOMPT Conference. Get a quick preview into what’s to come at this year's annual AAOMPT Conference in Orlando, FL. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links: Academy website: www.aaompt.org Twitter: @AAOMPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Ep. 20 Fernández-de-las-Peñas & Cleland Interview
July 25, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDrs. César Fernández-de-las-Peñas ([email protected], ResearchGate) & Joshua Cleland ([email protected], ResearchGate) of the University of Rey Juan Carlos and Franklin Pierce University, respectively, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy titled, “Cost-Effectiveness Evaluation of Manual Physical Therapy Versus Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Evidence From a Randomized Clinical Trial.” Thi...
Ep. 19 Cristello Interview
July 11, 2019 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBDr. Sara Cristello ([email protected], ResearchGate) of Brooks Rehabilitation is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer about a presentation given at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the presentation was, “Is the identification and treatment of pelvic conditions the missing link in your Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy practice?” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested the association between specialized orthopae...
Ep. 18 Donaldson Interview
June 27, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. Megan Donaldson (Tufts University Directory, AAOMPT Conference Chair), who is transitioning from the Physical Therapy Program at Walsh University to the Tufts School of Medicine, is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication titled, “The effects of hip-targeted physical therapy interventions on low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in evidence based pract...
Ep. 17 Rhon Interview
June 13, 2019 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBDr. Dan Rhon (Twitter, Evidence in Motion, AAOMPT Vice President) of the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) / Center For The Intrepid (CFI) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer about a recent paper from the journal Pain Medicine titled, “The Influence of a Guideline-Concordant Stepped Care Approach on Downstream Health Care Utilization in Patients with Spine and Shoulder Pain.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in l...
Ep. 16 Schneider Interview
May 30, 2019 19:00 - 42 minutes - 154 MBDr. Michael Schneider ([email protected]) of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication from Journal of the American Medical Association titled, “Comparative Clinical Effectiveness of Nonsurgical Treatment Methods in Patients with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in learning more about how expert clinicians, including ...
Ep. 15 Laslett Interview
May 16, 2019 19:00 - 41 minutes - 211 MBDr. Mark Laslett ([email protected], ResearchGate, Twitter) of Southern Musculoskeletal Seminars is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer about the use of the term “nonspecific” within musculoskeletal diagnostics. This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in learning more about how an expert clinician contextualizes the diagnostic process, including understanding the interplay between pathoanatomical and psychosocial findings. F...
Ep. 14 Kay Interview
May 02, 2019 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBDr. Alec Kay of the Ola Grimsby Institute is interviewed by Becca Catlin about a presentation given at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the presentation was, “Using skillful hands and healing words to win the pain game with your patients: a multi-modal approach to manual therapy for the spine and extremities.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in learning more about how a manual physical therapist can use their words...
Ep. 13 Mansfield Interview
April 19, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBDr. Cody Mansfield ([email protected], Twitter, ResearchGate) of the Ohio State University Sports Medicine clinic is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference regarding a presentation titled, “Advanced Medical Screening for the Manual Therapist.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal providers interested in learning more about medical screening. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical T...
Ep. 12 Petersen Interview
April 04, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBDr. Evan Petersen ([email protected], ResearchGate) of the University of the Incarnate Word is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson about a presentation he gave at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the presentation was, “Putting Your Clinical Reasoning in Order: Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies for Physical Therapy Students and Educators.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal students, providers, and educators interested in learning...
Ep. 11 Louw Interview
March 21, 2019 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Adriaan Louw (ResearchGate) of the International Spine and Pain Institute (Twitter) is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference. This episode contains information that should be interesting for people who want to learning more about how hands-on techniques, pain science, patient education, and the brain interact with one another. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links: Academy website: www.aaomp...
Ep. 10 Finnegan Interview
March 07, 2019 20:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBDr. Michelle Finnegan ([email protected], Instagram, Facebook) of ProMovePT is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation that she gave at the 2018 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), now what? Changing their pain game.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for both practitioners and patients interested in learning more about how physical therapy may be beneficial for the management of symptoms associated with hypermobility sy...
Ep. 9 Tuttle Interview
February 21, 2019 20:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBDr. Neil Tuttle ([email protected]) of Griffith University is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from Musculoskeletal Science and Practice titled, “Spinal PA movements behave ‘as if’ there are limitations of local segmental mobility and are large enough to be perceivable by manual palpation: A synthesis of the literature.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for practitioners that value the scientific investigation, practice, and teachin...
Ep. 8 Vesci Interview
February 07, 2019 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBDr. Antigone Vesci (Twitter) of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a pediatric case in which she utilized orthopaedic manual physical therapy to successfully address a valgus carrying angle deformity in a 6-year-old post supracondylar fracture repair. This episode contains information that should be interesting for practitioners that value both clinical reasoning and orthopaedic manual therapy. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopae...
Ep. 7 Wang-Price Interview
January 24, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBDr. Sharon Wang-Price ([email protected]) of Texas Women’s University is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication from the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies titled, “Effects of adding tactile stimuli to verbal instructions for lumbar multifidus muscle activation in patients with low back pain.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for practitioners that values the nuances of what occurs during attempts to recruit trunk musculature. Find out mo...
Ep. 6 Ruggirello Interview
January 10, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBDr. Leah Ruggirello is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a research presentation and case study that was presented at the 2017 AAOMPT Conference. The case study was titled, “Manual Therapy to the Tibiofemoral Joint Yields Greater Strength Improvements in the Quadriceps Than Lumbar Manipulation or NMES Following ACL Reconstruction: A Case Report.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for practitioners that value both clinical reasoning and the art of being a clinic...
Ep. 5 Kearns Interview
December 27, 2018 20:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBDr. Gary Kearns ([email protected]) of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a recent publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Accuracy and Safety of Dry Needle Placement in the Piriformis Muscle in Cadavers.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for practitioners that work with filiform needles and want to understand the risks and benefits associated with targeting the pirifor...
Ep. 4 Swanson Interview
December 13, 2018 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDr. Brian Swanson ([email protected]) of the University of Hartford is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a manuscript from Musculoskeletal Science and Practice titled, “Reliability and diagnostic accuracy of cervicothoracic differentiation testing and regional unloading for identifying improvement after thoracic manipulation in individuals with neck pain.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for any practitioners either working in an outpatient, orthopaedic s...
Ep. 3 Brown Interview
November 29, 2018 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBDr. Michael Brown ([email protected]) of the University at Buffalo is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer and Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a unique case report that discusses knee pain referred from the thoracic spine. This episode contains information that should be interesting for any practitioner either working in an outpatient, orthopaedic setting or interested in how to identify and manage potentially rare musculoskeletal cases. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedi...
Ep. 2 Buzzell Interview
November 15, 2018 15:50 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBDr. Bethany Buzzell of DukeHealth is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson. They discuss three patient cases involving lower back pain and the decision making process used by Dr. Buzzell, a physical therapist, when determining that each case required medical consultation. This episode contains information that should be interesting for any practitioner either working in an outpatient, orthopaedic setting or interested in how to effectively screen patients for medical referral. Find out more a...
Ep. 1 Brismée Interview
November 01, 2018 16:39 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBDr. Jean-Michel Brismée, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT), is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer. They talk about some recent changes at JMMT and how those changes sparked the project that has turned into the AAOMPT Podcast. This episode contains information that should be interesting for any physical therapists interested in potentially submitting case studies and/or case series for publication. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic...