"The Demonization of Manual Therapy" by Dr. Chad Cook is a must read for anyone discussing the assumptions or speculations surrounding ones stance on manual therapy.
We're excited to announce that IFOMPT has made the Webinar with
@RogerKerry1
available for the next month. It is entitled "A New IFOMPT Cervical Framework for Vascular Pathologies: where are we now?" Please sign up here:
When it comes to the treatment of msk pain, the intervention provided might not be as influential to the outcome as the person behind the treatment, along with many confounding factors. Master clinicians do exist. Chad Cook - 2023 AAOMPT distinguished lecture
We are so proud of our members serving at the APTA House of Delegates this year. Thank you for your service and for helping to make the profession better.
The AAOMPT 2021 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio will feature keynote presenter Dr. Jill Cook. Dr. Cook is the foremost tendinopathy researcher and professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise medicine Research Centre in Melbourne Australia.
One of the most important elements of OMPT fellowship training is the highest level of clinical reasoning. Thank you to Dr Mark Shepherd and Dr Tom Adderley for presenting this update today on person centered clinical reasoning.
#AAOMPT2023
We are pleased to announce that
@ProfJillCook
will be our keynote speaker at Annual Conference, which will be happening in Cleveland from October 7-10, 2021.
We are excited to announce Gregory E. Hicks PT, PhD FAPTA as our first keynote speaker for the 2023 AAOMPT Conference. He maintains an active research agenda focused on novel intervention strategies for older persons with chronic MSK pain. Stay tuned for more information.
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Our Vice President, Dan Rhon, has been added to our Keynote Speakers list for AAOMPT Annual Conference in San Diego. Dan's publication history and grant supported research speaks to the breadth, depth and quality of his research agenda. We look forward to learning from him!
Check out this IFOMPT sponsored Webinar with our own
@AussieLouie
entitled Pain Science - Hands on or Hands off.
It will be Tuesday August 18th or Tuesday August 25th. Sign up here:
Greg Kawchuk, DC, PhD has been added as a Keynote Speaker at AAOMPT Annual Conference this year. Dr. Kawchuk has over 150 published studies with a diverse topic agenda. We look forward to hearing him speak at the conference. If you haven't signed up yet, please register now!
Annual Conference is coming up. Never too early to start planning, though. Chad Cook will be one of the keynote speakers. The conference will be October 26-30 in San Diego. We hope to see you there.
There's going to be plenty of excellent content at this years AAOMPT 2018 Conference in Reno. Be sure to check out Dr. Chad Cook's keynote, "Liars, Ex-girlfriends and Statistics." As well as his PTI talk, "Error 404. File Not Found!"
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#AAOMPTReno2018
#ChangingThePainGame
There's still time to sign up for the IFOMPT Webinar with
@RogerKerry1
. It is entitled "A New IFOMPT Cervical Framework for Vascular Pathologies: where are we now?" It's available until 1/15/21. Please sign up here:
Phenomenal representation of our members at the APTA House of Delegates. We are involved in so many facets of the profession and love the work that we do.
Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment:
"These treatments are movement oriented sessions"
"These treatments integrate education about activity, nutrition and exercise"
"Injections at best show very short term efficacy - exercise is more likely to result in better long term outcomes"
If I didn’t know any better, I would think this conference is just for fellows, but I feel like I can participate, and I’m welcome. Coming out of this, I feel more confident to start the clinical affiliation process. - 1st yr student at Tufts
@SLIphotography
“It’s been great. Career-wise it’s a good move. Unlike larger conferences, it's easier to socialize with all levels of PTs: from clinic owners to PT superstars. We learned things that we can utilize in practice immediately.” - 3rd-year student U of Maryland
#aaompt2022
On behalf of the AAOMPT Education Committee, we are proud to announce that a new course has been launched via AAOMPT's partnership with MedBridge. Be sure to check out "Mentoring the Advanced Practitioner in Physical Therapy" - presented by Carol Courtney and Eric Robertson.
We are very excited to have our very own Jake Magel as one of our Keynote Speakers for
#aaompt
Annual Conference. He is a professor at the University of Utah. Jake is currently the principal investigator of an NIH-funded multicenter clinical trial.
We are excited to announce Dr. Martha Funabashi as a keynote speaker at
#aaompt
Annual Conference this Fall. She is an Assoc Prof & a clinical research scientist at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and holds adjunct positions at Universities in Canada and USA.
Stay tuned for episode 4 of "Interview the Expert" coming soon with Dr. Bill Boissonnault. Bill currently serves as APTA Executive VP of Professional Affiars. Bill has been a pioneer in the area of primary care Physical Therapy and diagnostic imaging.
The countdown is on for the 2023 AAOMPT Annual Conference. Our second keynote of the day on Friday is Martha Funabashi. Her keynote will be at 10am. We look forward to seeing you there!
A new
@IFOMPT
webinar by Anita Gross recently opened. It is entitled Living Evidence - Manual Therapy and Exercise for Neck Pain. It will be available from 1/28/22-2/23/22. You can sign up for this on demand webinar here:
If you haven't signed up yet, we wanted to remind you about the IFOMPT Webinar with
@RogerKerry1
. It is entitled "A New IFOMPT Cervical Framework for Vascular Pathologies: where are we now?" It is available until 1/15/21 /
The Kaltenborn "Teach I must" award is given, to an AAOMPT member who has significantly influenced the process of teaching OMPT principles. Congratulations to the 2023 recipient Cameron MacDonald. Submissions for 2024 nominations are due March 31st.
What a memorable event the APTA Centennial Gala was this weekend. A number of our members attended and had a very enjoyable time celebrating the 100th anniversary of
@APTAtweets
.
The AAOMPT Innovation award goes to a member who promoted exellence through extraordinary innovation. The 2023 reciepient was Dr. Rebekah Griffith for her work as a PT in the Emergency Department. 2024 Innovation award submissions are due March 31.
Our podcast includes 125 episodes with some of the most renowned experts in the physical therapy profession. We are actively recruiting female leaders and content experts for episodes, please send a DM if your interested in participating.
Find out about Featured Fellow: Dr. Guillermo Cutrone PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT! Click the link to learn about what inspired him to pursue fellowship training and what advice he would give to interested new graduates.
#FeaturedFellow
#AAOMPT
#DPT
#Fellowship
Just announced!! IFOMPT will have an on demand webinar with
@DreidDuncan
. It will be available for the whole month of September. The topic is Increasing Research Capacity in Clinical Practice. You can register here:
For the month of March,
@IFOMPT
is hosting the webinar by
@stephfilbay
. The webinar is titled ACL injury: Debunking misconceptions and improving physiotherapy management. You can register here:
Excited to announce the December IFOMPT Sponsored Webinar. Roger Kerry will be presenting: A New IFOMPT Cervical Framework for Vascular Pathologies: where are we now? The talk will be on December 8th. Please register at:
Annual Conference is still a few months away, but never too early to start getting excited about our keynote speakers for this year. Chad Cook will be one of the keynote speakers. The conference will be October 26-30 in San Diego. We hope to see you there.
Check out the latest
#AAOMPTpodcast
with
@RikKranenburg
discussing his
@JOSPT
review on head and neck position on blood flow in the cervical and intracranial arteries.
1. iTunes:
2. Spotify:
3. Google Play:
The next available date for the latest
@IFOMPT
webinar is coming up (4/13/21). The presentation by
@InaDiener
entitled The Ethical Side of Manual Therapy. For more information and to sign up, please visit this website:
Our breakout sessions continue with even more great content. One of the learning experiences is entitled Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Targeted Treatment Approaches for Downregulating the Nervous System.
#aaompt2023
Annual Conference is coming up. Never too early to start planning, though. Jill Cook will be one of the keynote speakers. The conference will be October 26-30 in San Diego. We hope to see you there.
Stay tuned for episode 3 of "Interview the Expert" coming up soon. We have another past AAOMPT president for this one, Dr. Tim Flynn of Colorado in Motion and South College.
"So, You’re Interested in Academia? A roadmap to prepare OMPTs in their transition" presented by Michael Bourassa, Jodi Young, Mary Beth Geiser &
@craig_wassinger
This breakout session will provide a framework to guide members into varying academic roles.
The Impact of Exercise Dosing Parameters on Pain and Disability Outcomes in Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review talk happening right now at
#aaompt2021
Interesting review looking at effect modifiers in patients with persistent low back pain.
@JillAHayden
et al found potential tx effect modifiers of not having heavy physical demands at work and medication use, as well as lower BMI when comp exercise and no exercise.
@BJSM_BMJ
The conference is coming up fast. Make sure to keep an eye out for session handouts which will be made available in November. Follow the link to see the schedule so you don't miss any exciting content!
#AAOMPT
#AAOMPTReno2018
#ChangingThePainGame
Research trends- OMPT for LBP
Congratulations to those authors affiliated with AAOMPT, all amongst some of the worlds top researchers.
Julie Fritz
Josh Cleland
Chad Cook
Mark Bishop
Steve George.
Roy Coronado
John Childs
Joel Bialosky