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Stefanos Karanasios (e-mail, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Twitter) of the University of West Attica (Greece) and the Laboratory of Advanced Physiotherapy (L.Ad.Phys.) is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from the Journal of Hand Therapy titled, “Diagnostic accuracy of examination tests for lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) – A systematic review.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to understand what the scientific literature states about the controversial and ever evolving territory of examination maneuvers for lateral elbow tendinopathy.Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Ishanka Weerasekara (e-mail, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Twitter) of the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) and the University of Newcastle (Australia) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Is the fibula positioned anteriorly in weight-bearing in individuals with chronic ankle instability? A case control study.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to improve their understanding of the role of the fibula in ankle mechanics associated with chronic instability. Additionally, if listeners want to find the articles mentioned by Dr. Weerasekara during the interview they can use the following links: Berkowitz et al 2004, Eren et al 2003, Mavi et al 2002, and Wikstrom et al 2010. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Craig Wassinger (e-mail, Twitter, ResearchGate, Google Scholar) of East Tennessee State University is interviewed by Kevin L. MacPherson regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Pain knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of doctor of physical therapy students: changes across the curriculum and the role of an elective pain science course.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for educators and practitioners alike who want to explore the academic outcomes of spreading pain science content throughout a Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum as compared to the potential benefits of implementing an additive course dedicated strictly to pain science.Additionally, Dr. Wassinger is currently collaborating on a project centered at Radford University to develop a survey for DPT students, which is tied to the IASP Physical Therapy Pain Curriculum guidelines. If physical therapy faculty members are interested in liaising this project with their DPT students then please contact Dr. Wil Kolb: wkolb@radford.edu.Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Jake Magel (e-mail, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Twitter) of the University of Utah is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from Physical Therapy titled, “Time Between an Emergency Department Visit and Initiation of Physical Therapist Intervention: Health Care Utilization and Costs. This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to understand whether the timing of physical therapy after an Emergency Department visit for low back pain influences common downstream low back pain-related health care outcomes.Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Jenifer Dice (e-mail) of Texas Children’s Hospital – Sugar Land is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from Physical Therapy titled, “Manual Therapy in Preadolescent Children: A Delphi Investigation of Physical Therapists in the United States.” You can find this article in Volume 101, Issue 4, which was published in April 2021. This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to understand topic experts' opinions regarding the effective use of manual therapy techniques in preadolescent populations.Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Elaine Lonnemann (e-mail, Twitter), President of AAOMPT, and Dr. Stanley Paris (e-mail), a co-Founder and Past President of IFOMPT, are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming special meeting in August 2021 to vote on an IFOMPT constitutional change, which could result in the name of IFOMPT changing from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists to the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists. This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to explore the significance of the proposed IFOMPT name change from points of view informed by both historical and contemporary factors.Additionally, to find the editorial referred to by Dr. Lonnemann please see Volume 29, Issue 4 of the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. The editorial is titled, “What is in a Name? Perhaps your Professional Identity and Practice - A Call to Maintain IFOMPT as the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists.” Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Louie Puentedura (e-mail, Twitter) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming IFOMPT special meeting in August 2021 to vote on a constitutional change, which could result in the name of IFOMPT changing from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists to the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists. This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to better understand select details associated with possible implications of changing IFOMPT's name.Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Julia Treleaven (e-mail, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Twitter) of the University of Queensland and Performance Rehab is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding an IFOMPT Webinar from June 2021 titled, “The role of the musculoskeletal physiotherapist in the management of post-concussion symptoms.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to take a deeper dive into the various pathoanatomical systems that manual therapists can consider during a patient’s rehabilitation process post-concussion.Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Chris Showalter (e-mail), Director of ACOMPTE, is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming IFOMPT special meeting in August 2021 to vote on a motion put forward by the IFOMPT Executive Committee, which could result in the name of IFOMPT changing from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists to the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists. This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to understand AAOMPT’s stance regarding the proposed IFOMPT name change.Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Haideh Plock (e-mail, Twitter), AAOMPT’s IFOMPT Delegate, is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding the forthcoming IFOMPT special meeting in August 2021 to vote on a motion put forward by the IFOMPT Executive Committee, which could result in the name of IFOMPT changing from the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists to the International Federation of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists. This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to understand AAOMPT’s stance regarding the proposed IFOMPT name change.Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en