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

Dr. Vladimir Smolgovskiy of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers, West Hartford, and Dr. Brian Swanson of the University of Hartford are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from JOSPT Cases titled, “The Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of a Patient With Concurrent Cervicogenic Headache, Concussion, and Hyperlaxity.”

Dr. Antonio Varela of Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is interviewed Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders titled, “The relationship between psychosocial factors and reported disability: the role of pain self-efficacy.”

Dr. Seth Peterson of The Motive Physical Therapy Specialists and A.T. Still University is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from Physiotherapy Theory and Practice titled, “Physical therapy management of a patient with persistent groin pain after total hip arthroplasty and iliopsoas tenotomy: a case report.”

Dr. Kimberly Durant of Gannon University and Dr. Meghan Musick of Active Life and Sports are interviewed by Antigone Vesci regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Fourth Trimester and Beyond - Where is the Treatment? What is the Evidence?”

Dr. Kyle Feldman of ReShape Physical Therapy, the VOMPT Residency Program, and Shenandoah University, is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation he gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Patient Communication: The Way to Every Patient's Heart.”

Dr. Jane Lucas, of the Vardan Physiotherapy Clinic in New Delhi, India and a recent graduate of an AAOMPT accredited fellowship program with the Institute of Physical Art (IPA), and Mr. Gregory Johnson, co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Physical Art, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Inspiring Manual Therapy to Improve Breathing.”

Dr. Charles Nichols and Dr. Mindy Brummett are assistant professors at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, both are interviewed by Antigone Vesci regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Healthy Joints: The Role of Manual Therapy and Nutrition.”

Dr. Kenneth Olson of Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists and Northern Illinois University is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a presentation he and two colleagues gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Lumbopelvic Thrust Manipulation: Does the Technique Matter?”

Dr. Emily Grieshaber of East Tennessee State University is interviewed Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation she gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Providing Musculoskeletal Care to the Post-COVID Community.”

Dr. Megan Donaldson of Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Moyo Tillery of Concentra, and Dr. Ngozi Akotaobi of Good Shepherd Penn Partners are interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “OMPT Straight Talk: Conversations about Race for Improved Healthcare.”

Dr. Christine Schauerte of NorthShore University HealthSystem and Northwestern University, Dr. Chris Hagan of Edward Elmhurst Healthcare and Northwestern University, and Dr. Alex Anderson of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, and the Physical Therapy Academy are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, "'The Things Left Unsaid': Adhesive Capsulitis as a Model for Improved Health Education and Wellness Advocacy.”

Dr. Carleen Jogodka of Novus HealthWorks and Dr. Bryan Kist of ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Services interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Care Delivery at the Right Place and Time: Can PTs Meet More Recovery Needs of Hospitalized Patients?”

Dr. Laura Thornton, of the Brooks Rehabilitation/University of North Florida Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, and Dr. Sara Cristello, Program Director for the Residency and Fellowship Programs at Brooks Rehabilitation - Institute of Higher Learning, are interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Recurrent Proximal Hamstring Injuries: Clinical Reasoning for Comprehensive Assessment and Intervention in Rehabilitation.”

Dr. Nathan Hutting, of the HAN University of Applied Sciences and Occupation & Health in the Netherlands, and Dr. Louie Puentedura, of Baylor University and Evidence in Motion, are interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Integrating Pain Neuroscience Education and Self-management Support in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy.”

Dr. Emily Kahnert, a physical therapist at the TMD, Orofacial Pain, and Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and Dr. Nick Rainey, of Rainey Pain & Performance and Sierra Vista Headache and TMJ Specialists, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a presentation they gave at the 2021 AAOMPT Conference titled, “TMD, Neck Pain, Headache: Untangling the Mystery.”

Dr. Amy McDevitt of the University of Colorado is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for individuals with cervicogenic headache: a crossover randomized clinical trial.”