#PTonICE Podcast Episode 1976 - Thrust manipulation is for everyBODY
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Dec 4, 2025 Dr. Britt Lademann, a skilled physical therapist and faculty member specializing in spinal thrust manipulation, sheds light on her unique teaching approach that enhances accessibility in a typically male-dominated field. She shares her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of female representation and mentorship in boosting confidence among practitioners. Britt also discusses how smaller clinicians can adapt techniques to benefit their patients, shifting focus from rigid biomechanics to comfort and neurophysiological outcomes, making manipulation more approachable for everyone.
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Representation Changes Who Learns
- Representation in manual therapy matters because seeing similar instructors changes belief about what’s achievable.
- Britt Lademann credits being visible as a reason more women pursue thrust manipulation.
Early Encouragement Sparked Her Path
- Britt recalled meeting Jeff and Justin and feeling drawn to manipulation despite it being male-dominated.
- Their encouragement helped her pursue teaching thrust manipulation courses.
Adapt Techniques To Operator And Patient
- Adapt techniques to your body and the patient instead of copying one-size-fits-all methods.
- Choose techniques that leverage your speed, patient comfort, and what you can reliably perform.