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

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Hands On Hands Off podcast! In this special AAOMPT Conference preview, host Jimmy McKay sits down with esteemed physical therapists David Kempfert and Amanda Grant to discuss their upcoming presentations and the latest trends in manual and manipulative therapy. Discover the groundbreaking techniques and insights that will be showcased at the conference an...

Welcome to a deep dive into the latest advancements and discussions in manual and manipulative therapy. We explore key insights and highlights from the upcoming AAOPMT conference, featuring expert guests and groundbreaking techniques that are shaping the future of physical therapy. Key Points Discussed: Overview of the AAOMPT Conference and its significance in the field of manual therapy. In-depth...

Join us for an exciting episode with Dr. Kelli Baggett, a leading physical therapist at UC Health, as she previews her upcoming presentation at the AAOMPT Conference. Dr. Baggett, alongside her colleagues Dr. Laura Baum and Dr. Mary Beth Geiser, will discuss innovative approaches to gait analysis and regional interdependence. Learn about their top-down and bottom-up strategies, case scenarios, and...

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Hands On Hands Off podcast! In this special AAOMPT Conference preview, host Jimmy McKay sits down with renowned pain science expert Adriaan Louw to discuss his upcoming presentations and the latest advancements in pain education. Discover the groundbreaking techniques and insights that will be showcased at the conference and gain valuable knowledge to enh...

Dr. Steve Rodriguez & Dr. Shaun Reghabi are interviewed by Dr. Antigone Vesci about their roles and experience in AAOMPT’s Early Professionals Special Interest Group.

Dr. Cody Mansfield is interviewed by Skip Gill about navigating the basics of performing a systematic review.

Dr. Jasmine Green and Dr. Minija Edgar are interviewed by Dr. Nick Rainey on their 2024 CSM poster presentation, “Management of Sacroilliac Joint Pain with Combined Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: A Case Study.”

Dr. Ney Meziat-Filho is interviewed by Dr. Tony Varela on his recent manuscript, “Effectiveness of Cognitive Functional Therapy Versus Core Exercises and Manual Therapy in Patient’s with Chronic Low Back Pain After Spinal Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial.”

Dr. Morgan Zaranec & Dr. Katlin Millin Daignault are interviewed by Dr. Leanna Blanchard on their 2023 AAOMPT breakout session, “Cancer: Not Always a Contraindication to Manual Therapy.”

Dr. Christine Kasprisin & Dr. Jason Silvernail are interviewed by Dr. Antigone Vesci on their 2023 AAOMPT breakout session, “Social Media: Meaningful Engagement for Beginners and Experts.”

Dr. Gerard Farrell is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer on his recent manuscript, "Autonomic nervous system and endocrine system response to upper and lower cervical spine mobilization in healthy male adults: a randomized crossover trial."

Dr. Abigail Wilson is interviewed by Tony Varela on her recent manuscript, "Pain Phenotyping and investigation of outcomes in physical therapy: An exploratory study in patients with low back pain.

Dr. Rob Sillevis is interviewed by Stephen Shaffer on his 2023 AAOMPT award winning poster titled, “The Effect of Spinal Manipulation Audible Pop on Brain Wave Activity.”

Dr. Carly Seethaler & Dr. Ryan Vickers are interviewed by AAOMPT Pelvic Floor SIG president Dr. Helene Bengtsson on their 2023 AAOMPT Conference Break Out Session titled, “Managing Pain Perception through Expectancy Violations and Attention Alterations.”

Dr. Nick Helton is interviewed by Dr. Leanna Blanchard on his award-winning poster from this year’s 2023 AAOMPT Conference titled, “Non-Thrust Joint Manipulation to the Upper Cervical Spine for the Management of Balance Impairments in a Patient with Cervicogenic Dizziness: A Case Report.”

Dr. Jon Umlauf of Army-Baylor (E-mail, Linked-In, X) is interviewed by Dr. Antigone Vesci on his recent 2023 AAOMPT Pre-conference session titled, “Building Bridges: How to Make Mentorship Meaningful.”

Dr. Patricia Nelson (E-mail, Linked-In) is interviewed by former AAOMPT Pelvic Floor SIG President Dr. Kelli Wilson about the AAOMPT Pelvic Floor SIG and their recently published clinical Commentary, “Managing Pelvic Floor Functional Roles of Stability and Respiration: Part of the Job for All Physical Therapists.”

Dr. Shanon Fronek is interviewed by AAOMPT Sports Sig President Dr. Margaux Lojacono about her current role with the Seattle Mariners as a rehab and return to play specialist.

Dr. Phil Sizer is interviewed by Skip Gill about managing chronic pain and navigating the world of research innovation.

Valery Krupnik (LinkedIn) is interviewed by Dr. Tony Varela about his recent paper, “The Therapeutic Alliance as Active Inference: The Role of Trust and Self-Efficacy.” This paper was published in the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy in Nov 2022.

Lan Lin Pu is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson about her recent paper, “Utilizing directional preference in the management of cervicogenic headache: a case series.” This paper was e-published in the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy in June 2023.

Dr. Stina Lilje is interviewed by Stephen Shaffer about her recent paper, “Cost-effectiveness of specialized manual therapy versus orthopaedic care for musculoskeletal disorders: long-term follow-up and health economics model” published in Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease.

Dr. Lindsay Roper is interviewed by Dr. Tony Varela about her foundational lecture on pain that opened the 1st Annual Utah Pain Summit, which she spearheaded.

Dr. Lori Michener is interviewed by Skip Gill about her research and clinical experience in physical therapy management of musculoskeletal shoulder disorders.

Dr. Becky Parr interviewed by Dr. Nick Rainey about her recent paper titled, “Relationship of Sport Variables on Stress Urinary Incontinence in Nulliparous Collegiate Athletes.” This paper was published in the Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in April 2023.