Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)

Dr. Louie Puentedura is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming special meeting in August 2021 to vote on an IFOMPT constitutional change, which could result in the name of IFOMPT changing from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists to the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists.

Dr. Chris Showalter, Director of ACOMPTE, is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming IFOMPT special meeting in August 2021 to vote on a motion put forward by the IFOMPT Executive Committee, which could result in the name of IFOMPT changing from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists to the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists.

Dr. Caitlin McArthur of the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University and both Bone Fit™ and interRAI is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from Physical Therapy Reviews titled, “What do we know about spinal manual therapy for people with osteoporosis? A narrative review.”

Dr. Haideh Plock, AAOMPT’s IFOMPT Delegate, is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming IFOMPT special meeting in August 2021 to vote on a motion put forward by the IFOMPT Executive Committee, which could result in the name of IFOMPT changing from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists to the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists.

Dr. Lauren Cornwell of OrthoNeuro is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapists attributable to manual therapy.”

Dr. Sean Riley of Sacred Heart University is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT) titled, “Should low-quality evidence dominate high-level evidence? A systematic review and meta-analysis of systematic reviews of musculoskeletal physical therapy interventions.”

Sarah Sturman of the Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies titled, “Is there a dose response relationship between soft tissue manual therapy and clinical outcomes in

Dr. Evan Petersen and Dr. Stephanie Thurmond of the University of the Incarnate Word and Bowling Green State University, respectively, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer about a presentation they gave at the 2020 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the presentation was, “Systematic Clinical Reasoning: From Novice to Expert in No Time.”

Dr. Matthew Daugherty of the University of St. Augustine, Department of Physical Therapy is interviewed by Antigone Vesci regarding a presentation he gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “That's not my brand, is It? How to market your OMPT in 2020.”

Dr. Christina Myers of the South College School of Physical Therapy and Upstream Rehab Institute’s Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency, OMPT Fellowship, and continuing education programs, Dr. Lindsey Hughey of drivePT and the South College School of Physical Therapy, and Dr. Glenn Thompson of Upstream Rehab Institute are interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a presentation she gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Implement Therapeutic Alliance Assessment to Redefine Your Patient’s Musculoskeletal Health.”

Dr. Bryan Pickens of the Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy is interviewed by Antigone Vesci regarding a presentation he gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Coaching, Mentoring, and Sponsoring: Professional Development in Physical Therapy Practice & Education.”

Dr. Kimberly Durant of Leadbetter Rehab is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a presentation she gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Bridging the Gap Between Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physical Therapy.”

Dr. Mary Beth Geiser of the Aurora Sport Health/Sports Medicine Institute and the Physical Therapy Department, Marquette University is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a presentation she gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “So, You’re Interested in Academia? A roadmap to prepare OMPTs in their transition.”

Dr. Eric Chaconas of the Bellin College DScPT Program is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a presentation he gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Modern management of the stiff and painful shoulder.”

Dr. Emily Slaven of the Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation she gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Are we at the table? Maximizing collaborations to impact the care of those with

Dr. Bradley Myers of the Campbell University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation he gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Evaluating research is > p-values alone: a clinician’s guide to interpreting statistical influence.”

Dr. Laura Fisher of Michigan Medicine Specialty Clinic and the Michigan Medicine Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation she gave at the 2020 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Multi‐modal Approach in the Treatment of the Hypermobile Patient.”

Dr. Steven Kinney of Indiana University Health is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation he gave at the 2020 AAOMPT Conference titled, “A Breath of Fresh Air: Manual Therapy for Dyspnea.”

Dr. Orna Fennelly, previously a guest during Episode 39, of the National University of Ireland, Galway and formerly of University College Dublin is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication titled, “Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: Informing education curricula.”

Dr. Justin Losciale of the University of British Columbia, Department of Physical Therapy is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a publication from the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy titled, “The Association Between Passing Return-to-Sport Criteria and Second Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis.”

Dr. Breanna Reynolds of South College is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy titled, “Effectiveness of cervical spine high velocity low amplitude thrust added to behavioral education, soft tissue mobilization, and exercise in individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) with myalgia: A randomized clinical trial.”

Dr. April Brown of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy titled, “Osteosarcoma in a Man Referred for Lumbar Radiculopathy.”

Dr. Megan Donaldson, the AAOMPT Conference Committee Chairperson, is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming 2020 AAOMPT Conference.

Eveline Matifat of the Montreal, Québec, Canada and the Orthopaedic Research Unit of Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital’s Research Center is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from Physical Therapy titled, “Benefits of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy in Emergency Departments: A Systematic Review.”

Drs. Joseph Derian, Jo Smith, and Kornelia Kulig are interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a publication from Musculoskeletal Science and Practice titled, “Biomechanical characteristics of lumbar manipulation performed by expert, resident, and student physical therapists.”

Dr. Helen French of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from Musculoskeletal Science and Practice titled, “An international survey of current physiotherapy practice in diagnosis and knowledge translation of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS).”

PODCAST EXTRA: Dr. Timothy Flynn, a well-known manual therapy clinician, researcher, and educator as well as Past President of AAOMPT, is interviewed by Drs. Lindsey Hughey and Eric Chaconas of the AAOMPT Media/PR Committee as part of the AAOMPT Ask the Expert webcast series.

Dr. Rik Kranenburg 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 Review.”

Dr. Kevin L. MacPherson of the University of Florida is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy titled, “Perceptions of the professional and personal impact of hybrid fellowship training: a qualitative study.”

PODCAST EXTRA: Dr. Elaine Lonnemann, the current President of AAOMPT, is interviewed by Drs. Eric Chaconas and Lindsey Hughey of the AAOMPT Media/PR Committee as part of the AAOMPT Ask the Expert webcast series.

Kiran Satpute 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.”

Dr. Philipp Zunke 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.”

Francisco X. Araujo of the UniRitter - Centro Universitário Ritter dos Reis, located in Porto Alegre, Brazil and Giovanni Ferreira of the University of Sydney 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.”

Dr. Gregory Hartley of the University of Miami is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication titled, “Program-Level Factors Influencing Positive Graduate Outcomes of Physical Therapy Residency Programs.”

Dr. Cameron MacDonald of the Regis University is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication titled, “The current manipulation debate: historical context to address a broken narrative.”

Dr. Seth Peterson 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.”

Drs. Philip Dale and Jacob Thomas of KORT (Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team) and Orthopaedics Plus Physical Therapy, respectively, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication titled, “Physical therapist clinical reasoning and classification inconsistencies in headache disorders: a United States survey.”

Dr. Orna Fennelly of the National University of Ireland, Galway and formerly of University College Dublin is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication titled, “Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice: The patient journey and experience.”

Drs. William H. Kolb and Jodi Young of Radford University & Bellin College (DScPT Program), respectively, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication titled, “The evolution of manual therapy education: what are we waiting for?”

Dr. Saravana Kumar and Mark Jones of the University of South Australia are interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication titled, “An exploration of psychosocial practice within private practice musculoskeletal physiotherapy: A cross-sectional survey.”

Dr. Joshua Cleland of Tufts University School of Medicine provides a Physical Therapy Innovators (PTI) talk at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference.

Dr. Craig Hensley of Northwestern University is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a presentation he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “The Abdominal Exam: Recognizing Non-musculoskeletal Conditions that May Warrant Referral to a Physician.”

Dr. Stacy Soappman of NAIOMT, Andrews University, and Mend, a private practice in Colorado, is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a presentation she gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Manip Like a Girl: Work Smarter, Not Harder.”

Dr. Thomas Denninger of ATI Physical Therapy is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Pragmatic Application of Practice Guidelines in the Clinic: Programming High Value Care at a National Scale.”

Dr. Alex Bengtsson is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Contributions to the advancement of PT practice by full time clinicians - case studies.”

Dr. Kenneth Taylor of Gannon University is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Knackered, Gnawing, and Lackadaisical: Redefining Musculoskeletal Health by Assessing and Addressing Sleep Complaints in OMPT Practice.”

Drs. Brian Swanson of the University of Hartford and Sean Riley of Sacred Heart University are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation they gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Precision Physical Therapy: Application of patient specific treatment via provocation and alleviation testing and purposeful communication.”

Dr. Bryan Dennison, 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.

Dr. Charles Hazle 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 he gave at the 2019 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Do You Trust Your Hands or the Images?”

Dr. Shala Cunningham of Radford University and Richard Jackson of The Jackson Clinics and Jackson Clinics Foundation, Inc. are interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication titled, “Influence of residency training on the clinical reasoning development of Kenyan physiotherapists.”