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Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)

Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)

The Hands On Hands Off Podcast from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists explores the debate at the heart of modern rehab: How much treatment should be hands-on… and how much should empower patients to move independently? Through conversations with leaders in manual therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, pain science, and rehabilitation, we break down: • clinical reasoning • manual therapy techniques • patient education • exercise-based care • evidence vs tradition in PT If you’re a physical therapist, manual therapist, DPT student, or rehabilitation professional, this show will challenge assumptions and sharpen your practice.
How to Teach Clinical Reasoning in OMPT
Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)March 24, 20260:12:43

How to Teach Clinical Reasoning in OMPT

What happens when you mix decades of movement science, deep mentorship, and a passion for solving complex MSK problems? You get Lee Marinko — one of the most beloved educators and mentors in OMPT.Lee ...

Why Hip Dysplasia Goes Undiagnosed for 7 Years
Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)March 19, 20260:15:25

Why Hip Dysplasia Goes Undiagnosed for 7 Years

Why do patients with hip dysplasia go years without a diagnosis?In this episode, physical therapist and researcher Dr. Libby Bergman explains why hip dysplasia in young adults is frequently overlooked...

When a PTA Crosses Scope of Practice: An Ethics Case Every PT Should Hear
Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)March 18, 20260:25:34

When a PTA Crosses Scope of Practice: An Ethics Case Every PT Should Hear

What should a clinician do when they discover an ethical breach in the clinic?In this episode, members of the AAOMPT Ethics Committee walk through a realistic clinical scenario involving a physical th...

Screening Social Determinants of Health in Outpatient PT
Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)March 16, 20260:14:50

Screening Social Determinants of Health in Outpatient PT

What does it look like when an early-career clinician steps up to solve real barriers patients face — not just their pain?Wisconsin-based PT and Fellow-in-Training Rachel Beilfuss joins us to talk abo...