In this episode, I sit down with Mark Shepherd, fellowship program director, to tackle a controversial question: Is the "manual therapy" label holding back our profession? We explore whether orthopedic manual physical therapy should rebrand itself as the research evolves and public perception shifts.

What we cover:

Why fellowship training is about reasoning, not just technique
The disconnect between what OMPT actually is vs. how it's perceived
How branding affects patient expectations and clinician identity
Whether the manual therapy name limits our ability to attract new fellows
The role of touch in modern pain care—and why it shouldn't define us

This is a nuanced conversation between two fellows who deeply respect the training but question whether our messaging matches our methods in 2025.

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#PhysicalTherapy #ManualTherapy #OMPT #PainCare #Fellowship #PainScience #Physio

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Why "Manual Therapy" Holds OMPT Back (Fellowship Director Responds)