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Welcome to another engaging episode of the Hands On Hands Off podcast! In this special AAOMPT Conference preview, host Jimmy McKay sits down with renowned pain science expert Adriaan Louw to discuss his upcoming presentations and the latest advancements in pain education. Discover the groundbreaking techniques and insights that will be showcased at the conference and gain valuable knowledge to enhance your clinical practice.Key Points Discussed:Overview of Adriaan Louw's presentations at the AAOMPT Conference.Key trends and advancements in pain education and management.Detailed discussion on innovative techniques and their practical applications.Case studies and real-world examples shared by Adriaan Louw.Predictions for the future of pain education and its impact on patient care.Special Guests:Adriaan Louw, Pain Science Expert and AAOMPT Presenter

Join us for an exciting episode with Dr. Kelli Baggett, a leading physical therapist at UC Health, as she previews her upcoming presentation at the AAOMPT Conference.Dr. Baggett, alongside her colleagues Dr. Laura Baum and Dr. Mary Beth Geiser, will discuss innovative approaches to gait analysis and regional interdependence. Learn about their top-down and bottom-up strategies, case scenarios, and practical techniques for treating gait deviations. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and stay ahead in physical therapy.Key Points Discussed:Overview of Dr. Baggett's presentation at the AAOMPT Conference.Explanation of the top-down and bottom-up approaches to gait analysis.Case scenarios and video demonstrations of different gait presentations.Practical techniques for treating gait deviations.Insights on regional interdependence and its impact on lower extremity function.

Dr. Steve Rodriguez (E-mail) & Dr. Shaun Reghabi (E-mail, LinkedIn, X, Instagram) are interviewed by Dr. Antigone Vesci about their roles and experience in AAOMPT’s Early Professionals Special Interest Group. This episode will be interesting for both students and young professionals looking to get involved with AAOMPT, as well as for mentors and the AAOMPT membership to learn more about this committee’s work and how to support them. Please follow the Early Professional SIG here.If you’re interested in contacting or getting involved with the EPSIG, you can do so here.Find out more about the Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FOMPT) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) at the following links:Foundation website: www.aaompt.org/foundationAcademy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Cody Mansfield (E-mail, LinkedIn, X) is the Director of The OSU OMPT Fellowship and a PhD candidate at OSU. He is interviewed by Skip Gill about conducting research using a systematic review methodology. This episode contains information that will be interesting for clinicians, educators, and researchers who want to learn more about the basics to get started, and practical tips for performing a systematic review.The articles and sites Dr. Mansfield mentions during this interview can be found here: The Effects of Needling Therapies on Muscle Force Production: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy, reliability, and safety of the sharp-purser testKinesiophobia Is Associated With Poor Function and Modifiable Through Interventions in People With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Individual Participant Data Correlation Meta-Analysis.The effects of knee osteoarthritis on neural activity during a motor task: A scoping systematic review.Understanding social determinants of health and physical therapy outcomes in patients with low back pain: A scoping review. Functional connectivity patterns are altered by low back pain and cause different responses to sham and real dry needling therapies: a systematic review of fMRI studies.Prevalence and incidence of injury during Olympic-style shooting events: a systematic review.Prospero (to register SR protocols): https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/Revman: https://revman.cochrane.org/infoCovidence: https://app.covidence.org/sign_inFind out more about the Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FOMPT) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) at the following links:Foundation website: www.aaompt.org/foundationAcademy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Jasmine Green (E-mail, LinkedIn, Instagram) and Dr. Minija Edgar (E-mail, LinkedIn, Instagram) are interviewed by Dr. Nick Rainey on their 2024 CSM poster presentation, “Management of Sacroilliac Joint Pain with Combined Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: A Case Study.” This episode features the collaboration of pelvic floor and orthopaedic specialties in the management of a patient with SIJ pain and highlights the benefits and logistics of a combined approach. This episode would also be interesting for the practitioner looking to perform an in-clinic case study. Find out more about the Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FOMPT) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) at the following links:Foundation website: www.aaompt.org/foundationAcademy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Ney Meziat-Filho (E-mail, X, Instagram) is interviewed by Dr. Tony Varela on his recent manuscript, “Effectiveness of Cognitive Functional Therapy Versus Core Exercises and Manual Therapy in Patient’s with Chronic Low Back Pain After Spinal Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial.” This discussion will be interesting for practitioners working with chronic spine pain to help understand and incorporate cognitive functional therapy in order to improve both therapeutic alliance and patient outcomes.  Here are references mentioned in this episode:-Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) for Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain-CFT Compared with Core Exercise and Manual Therapy in Patients with Chronic Lower Back Pain-Changing Believes for Changing Pain: CB-CFT for Non-Specific Low Back Pain Find out more about the Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FOMPT) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) at the following links:Foundation website: www.aaompt.org/foundationAcademy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Morgan Zaranec (E-mail, LinkedIn) & Dr. Katlin Millin Daignault (E-mail) are interviewed by Dr. Leanna Blanchard on their 2023 AAOMPT breakout session, “Cancer: Not Always a Contraindication to Manual Therapy.” This discussion will be interesting for any practitioner looking to improve their understanding and comfort level with treating patients with cancer. Here are some references mentioned in this episode and in this issue area:Yao 2021 Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCaraceni 2019 Cancer Pain Assessment and ClassificationHiu 2014 A Personalized Approach to Assessing and Managing Pain in Patients with CancerDe Groef 2019 Best-Evidence Rehabilitation for Chronic Pain During and After CancerMaltser 2017 A Focused Review of Safety Considerations in Cancer RehabilitationFind out more about the Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FOMPT) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) at the following links:Foundation website: www.aaompt.org/foundationAcademy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Christine Kasprisin (E-mail, LinkedIn) & Dr. Jason Silvernail (E-mail, Website, Instagram, TikTok, X) are interviewed by Dr. Antigone Vesci (Instagram, X, Website) on their 2023 AAOMPT breakout session, “Social Media: Meaningful Engagement for Beginners and Experts.” This interview will be interesting for the practitioner looking to engage in social media in a safe, productive, and impactful way that betters both our patients and our profession. Here is the reference mentioned in the interview: Social Media Utilization Survey.Find out more about the Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FOMPT) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) at the following links:Foundation website: www.aaompt.org/foundationAcademy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Gerard Farrell (E-mail, X) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer on his recent manuscript, "Autonomic nervous system and endocrine system response to upper and lower cervical spine mobilization in healthy male adults: a randomized crossover trial." This paper was published in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. This interview will be interesting for the practitioner looking to improve their understanding of a normal vs dysfunctional stress response in the body and the potential impact of cervical spine manual therapy. Find out more about the Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FOMPT) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) at the following links:Foundation website: www.aaompt.org/foundationAcademy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en

Dr. Abigail Wilson (E-mail) is interviewed by Tony Varela on her recent manuscript, "Pain Phenotyping and investigation of outcomes in physical therapy: An exploratory study in patients with low back pain." This interview will be of interest to clinicians specializing in chronic pain, as well as, those caring for patients experiencing persistent lower back pain. Dr. Wilson's work on phenotyping, psychophysical testing, and conditioned pain modulation contributes to the evolution of pain management.  Here are is the other manuscript mentioned in the interview: 1) A psychophysical study comparing massage to conditioned pain modulation: A single blind randomized controlled trial in healthy participants Find out more about the Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FOMPT) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) at the following links:Foundation website: www.aaompt.org/foundationAcademy website: www.aaompt.orgTwitter: @AAOMPTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaompt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialaaompt/?hl=en