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Dr. Caitlin McArthur (e-mail, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Twitter) of the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University and both Bone Fit™ and interRAI is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from Physical Therapy Reviews titled, “What do we know about spinal manual therapy for people with osteoporosis? A narrative review.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to better understand the potential interplay between orthopaedic manual physical therapy, bone health, and bone density.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. Lauren Cornwell (e-mail) of OrthoNeuro is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapists attributable to manual therapy.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to explore how being a manual therapy provider could potentially impact their health.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. Sean Riley (email, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Twitter) of Sacred Heart University is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT) titled, “Should low-quality evidence dominate high-level evidence? A systematic review and meta-analysis of systematic reviews of musculoskeletal physical therapy interventions.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for clinical practitioners and researchers alike who want to consider the quality of peer-reviewed evidence within musculoskeletal physical therapy.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

Sarah Sturman (e-mail, ResearchGate) of the Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies titled, “Is there a dose response relationship between soft tissue manual therapy and clinical outcomes in fibromyalgia.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to explore the concept of research informed manual therapy for people experiencing central processing disorders such as fibromyalgia. Additionally, to find out more about various resources mentioned during the interview please see the following links: the Bowen Technique, the Hyland Model for describing FMS, the Safe and Sound Protocol for Polyvagal Intervention, and Touch and Emotion in Manual Therapy by Bevis Nathan.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. Evan Petersen (e-mail, ResearchGate) and Dr. Stephanie Thurmond (e-mail, ResearchGate) of the University of the Incarnate Word (Dr. Petersen) and Bowling Green State University (Dr. Thurmond) (Twitter, #BGSU_SOPT) are interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer about a presentation they gave at the 2020 AAOMPT Conference. The title of the presentation was, “Systematic Clinical Reasoning: From Novice to Expert in No Time.” This episode contains information that should be interesting for musculoskeletal students, providers, and educators interested in learning more about how to use a structured approach to improve their clinical reasoning skills within physical therapy. Additionally, to find the articles mentioned by Drs. Petersen and Thurmond during the episode please use the following links: Severity, Irritability, Nature, Stage, and Stability (SINSS): A clinical perspective, Huhn et al 2019, and Oostendorp et al 2020. Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:Academy website: http://www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Matthew Daugherty (ResearchGate, LinkedIn, e-mail) of the University of St. Augustine, Department of Physical Therapy is interviewed by Antigone Vesci regarding a presentation he gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “That's not my brand, is It? How to market your OMPT in 2020.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to explore topics such as brand awareness, relationship marketing, perceived quality, social media and online marketing, and word-of-mouth marketing as they relate to OMPT.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. Christina Myers (e-mail) of the South College School of Physical Therapy and Upstream Rehab Institute’s Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency, OMPT Fellowship, and continuing education programs, Dr. Lindsey Hughey (e-mail, ResearchGate) of drivePT and the South College School of Physical Therapy, and Dr. Glenn Thompson (e-mail) of Upstream Rehab Institute are interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a presentation she gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Implement Therapeutic Alliance Assessment to Redefine Your Patient’s Musculoskeletal Health.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to begin exploring therapeutic reliance as it relates to orthopaedic manual therapy and healthcare in general.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. Bryan Pickens (e-mail) of the Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy is interviewed by Antigone Vesci regarding a presentation he gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Coaching, Mentoring, and Sponsoring: Professional Development in Physical Therapy Practice & Education.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to learn more about the different types of guidance we can both provide and receive within orthopaedic manual therapy.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. Kimberly Durant (e-mail) of Leadbetter Rehab is interviewed by Becca Catlin regarding a presentation she gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “Bridging the Gap Between Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physical Therapy.” Please note that the rehabilitation professions mentioned by Dr. Durant during the interview are Susan Clinton, Julie Wiebe, and Sarah Haag. This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to learn more about how a non-pelvic certified orthopaedic physical therapist can begin to consider pelvic health during their clinical practice.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. Mary Beth Geiser (e-mail, ResearchGate) of Aurora Sports Health-Mequon, the Physical Therapy Department, Marquette University, Concordia University Wisconsin (DPT and MSRS programs), Concordia St. Paul (DPT program), Regis University (Residency and Fellowship programs), and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy is interviewed by Dhinu Jayaseelan regarding a presentation she gave at the 2020 Virtual AAOMPT Conference titled, “So, You’re Interested In Academia? A Roadmap To Prepare OMPTs In Their Transition.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for those who want to become more familiar with entry-level (DPT) and post-professional (residency and fellowship) standards for academic physical therapy program faculty in the United States.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