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

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).”