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

Dr. Ishanka Weerasekara of the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) and the University of Newcastle (Australia) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Is the fibula positioned anteriorly in weight-bearing in individuals with chronic ankle instability? A case control study.”

Dr. Craig Wassinger of East Tennessee State University is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Pain knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of doctor of physical therapy students: changes across the curriculum and the role of an elective pain science course.”

Dr. Jake Magel of the University of Utah is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from Physical Therapy titled, “Time Between an Emergency Department Visit and Initiation of Physical Therapist Intervention: Health Care Utilization and Costs.”

Dr. Jenifer Dice of Texas Children’s Hospital – Sugar Land is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from Physical Therapy titled, “Manual Therapy in Preadolescent Children: A Delphi Investigation of Physical Therapists in the United States.”

Dr. Elaine Lonnemann, President of AAOMPT, and Dr. Stanley Paris, one of the Founders and Past Presidents of IFOMPT, are 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. 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. Julia Treleaven of the University of Queensland and Performance Rehab is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding an IFOMPT Webinar from June 2021 titled, “The role of the musculoskeletal physiotherapist in the management of post-concussion symptoms.”

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. 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. 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. 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.”