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The Official Publication of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

InsIde ThIs Issue...

Vol. 16, No.3

Capital Hill Day Schedule

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Book Review ................ 3

Treasurer’s Report ....... 4

Committee Reports ..... 5

New AAOMPT Fellows 8

CA Starts Interest Group

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Clinical Pearl: Scalene

Stretch ....................... 10

2009 Annual Conference

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AAOMPT Membership

Benefits ..................... 18

New Member Application

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President’s MessageBoB Rowe, PT, DPT, DMT

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input is very much valued.• Assist us in recognizing those who

have attained worthy accomplish-ments as well as those who have made significant contributions to the AAOMPT and/or the OMPT community within the US.

As you can see, this conference has EVERYTHING you would want and expect in a professional conference. Having said that, let me tell you about a new dimension that we will incorporate into this year’s conference. Advocacy has always been a strong component of the AAOMPT culture, but this year’s confer-ence will take it up several notches with our Capitol Hill Day (CHD). As you have already heard, the APTA Orthopae-dic Section has accepted our invitation to partner with AAOMPT on this event. Obviously the collaboration of these two organizations with the assistance of the APTA, changes the expected outcome exponentially. With the pending changes in healthcare, we must make it clear to our Members of Congress that PT’s are 1) THE musculoskeletal specialists, 2) that PT’s should be recognized as a portal to the healthcare system for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions, and 3) PT’s should play a prominent role in what-ever healthcare looks like when the dust settles. They will not give this to us and we have many healthcare colleagues who are attempting to get the same piece of the pie that we are advocating for. We must have overwhelming, aggressive advocacy

hat is the premier event within the US for PT’s with an interest in OMPT? There should be no

doubt that the AAOMPT Annual Confer-ence (AC) is the answer. The AAOMPT AC always provides:

• The BEST learning experience and opportunities in the US for PT’s interested in OMPT, beginning with our preconference courses through our Research Day.

• The most impressive collection of research presentations in the area of OMPT.

• Professional networking and social interactions with the “rock stars” of OMPT. As always this year’s confer-ence will have multiple opportuni-ties for participants to hang with their colleagues and friends.

• Learn how the AAOMPT functions as well as what the AAOMPT has to offer with regards to member benefits and additional professional opportunities.

• Get involved within the AAOMPT as a leader by serving on a commit-tee or task force.

• The AAOMPT Business Meeting, which is open to ALL members, is a great way to learn about the current and future activities of the organiza-tion. Many important decisions are made during this meeting and your

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AAOMPT OFFICERSPresident Bob Rowe, PT, DPT, DMTPhone (904) 858-7317E-mail: [email protected] Vice President Jake Magel, PT, DSc Phone: (505) 368-7119 E-mail: [email protected] Secretary Elaine Lonnemann, PT, DPT, DCS, MTCPhone: (502)452-8366E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer John Childs, PT, PhD Phone: (210) 364-7410 E-mail: [email protected] Member-at-Large Haideh Plock, PT, ATC E-mail: [email protected]

Immediate Past President Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD Phone: (303) 964-5137 E-mail: [email protected]

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSSTANDARDS (CO-CHAIRS):Catherine Patla, PT, DHSc, FAAOMPTPhone (904) 826-0084 E-mail: [email protected] LittlePhone: (209) 946-2894 E-mail: [email protected]

EDuCATION (CO-CHAIRS):Eric & Lisa Furto, PT, DPT, MTC, FAAOMPTPhone: (708) 403-5199 E-mail: [email protected]

ExAMINATION:Michael Puniello, DPT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPTPhone: (781) 749-5833 E-mail: [email protected]

RESEARCH: Jean-Michel Brismee, PT, ScD, Associate ProfessorPhone: (806) 743-3243 E-mail: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP (CO-CHAIRS): Matt Lee, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Phone: (859)881-0333 E-mail: [email protected] Giulietti, MPT, ATC, OCS, CSCS, COMT, FAAOMPT Phone: (541)687-7005 E-mail: [email protected]

ARTICuLATIONS EDITOR:David Miers, PT, FAAOMPTPhone: (724)321-2493 E-mail: [email protected]

NOMINATIONS: Myra Pumphrey, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Phone: (804) 270-7754 E-mail: [email protected]

PRACTICE AFFAIRS:Ken Olson, PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPT Phone: (815)756-8524 E-mail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:Chris Showalter, MPT, OCS, FAAOMPTPhone: (631) 298-5367 E-mail: [email protected]

PuBLIC RELATIONS:Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, OCSPhone: (803)257-0070 E-mail: [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:Rusty Smith, PT, EdD, OCS, FAAOMPT Phone: (904)620-1412 E-mail: [email protected]

President’s Message (continued from page 1)

Book Review

Three-Dimensional Treatment for Scoliosis: A Physiotherapeutic Method for Deformities of the Spine Lehnert-Schroth, Christa. Palo Alto: Martindale Press, 2007, 277 pp, soft cover, illus, $59.95By Mark J. Armstrong, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, CSCS

This text deals with the treatment of scoliotic deformities of the spine. The author offers numerous pictures illustrating deformities and therapeutic exercise recommendations. Part A of the book explains the theoretical basis of the historic Schroth Method. Line drawings support the theoretical background. Readers will need to have a good appreciation for the three-dimensional character of scoliosis. Part B is entitled Evidence-based Theory. The author divides the assessment of scoliosis into three blocks: shoulder girdle, rib cage, and pelvic girdle. Therapists must visualize their patients within this framework to understand the information in this text. The author indicates that once a three-curve scoliosis is identified, initial exercises are begun for the prone, lateral, sitting, standing and other positions as indicated. Fine illustrations are included in the text even though they appear dated. Next, the author discusses the scoliotically changed locomotor system. Exercises and manual stretches for the abdominal muscles and spinal extensors are illustrated with detailed written instructions. This section ends with several cases to show the progression of treatment. A novice therapist may find some aspects of the method confusing, but must keep in mind the three-dimensional challenges with severe scoliosis.Part C is titled Exercise Instructions. A brief introduction to breathing exercises is offered. Of interest, are 12 pages of exercises which utilize wall bars. Most physical therapists may not have considered exercises on a vertical wall bar. The rest of the section includes exercises in numerous positions for correction of scoliosis that appear odd, but are well explained in the text. The practitioner will need to use clinical decision making to know what exercises to choose for specific patients due to the numerous examples in the text. The rest of Part C contains suggested therapies for more problematic cases. Radiographs and line drawings with curve measurements are also included.The final section, Part D, describes a documentation method for scoliosis. This method includes pictures of serial posture assessment, radiographs, and line drawings with nu-merical measurements. Comparison pictures are valuable in showing corrections based on the use of the Schroth Method. I would recommend this book for manual physical therapists who work with patients with severe scoliosis and want to modify curves with therapeutic procedures. For the average manual physical therapist who does not treat this patient population, the presentation in this book may be somewhat confusing. This confusion may result from not being able to visualize severe scoliosis in multiple dimen-sions. Additionally, therapists who do not have experience with this patient population may have difficulty deciding which therapeutic procedure to use. In conclusion, this book offers an experienced method of treating scoliosis and would be beneficial for manual physical therapists seeking a creative therapeutic exercise approach.

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to insure our success with taking our rightful position within the provision of healthcare. This will not be given to us and we have to fight for this privilege and responsibility that I am confident we are ready to assume.

We are looking for legislative leaders from each state to assist us with lead-

ing each of the state’s assembly of CHD participants. Experience with this type of event would be helpful, but nothing can replace passion, which I know from experience is a common attribute among the members of AAOMPT. Contact the AAOMPT office if you are interested in taking on this role.

In closing, I look forward to seeing you in DC and I am looking forward to us taking our message to DC where we will Rock the Capitol!

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Daemen College Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226Contact: Ron Schenk, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDTPhone: 716/839-8360Fax: 716/839-8345E-mail: [email protected]

Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy c/o Orthopaedics Plus101 Cambridge, Burlington, MA 01803Contact: Martin Langaas, PT, OMTPhone: 781/932-8866Fax: 781/229-8374E-mail: [email protected]

The Institute of Physical Art Functional Manual Therapy Fellowship 43449 Elk Run, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487Contact: Gregory Johnson, PT, FFCFMTPhone: 970/870-9521Fax: 970/870-9531E-mail: [email protected]

Institute of Rehabilitation and Training Orthopedic Manual Therapy FellowshipSelect Medical Corp.211 Sweet Briar Lane, Prattville, AL 36067Contact: C. Andy Gustafson,Phone: 334/221-1870Fax: 334/365-7724E-mail: [email protected]

International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM) - US Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual TherapyPO Box 86177, Tucson, AZ 85754(Sites in Alaska and Texas)Contact: Phil Sizer, Jr., PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPTPhone: 520/318-4266Fax: 520/318-0849E-mail: [email protected]

Kaiser Hayward Physical Therapy Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy 27400 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545Contact: Carol Jo Tichenor, PT, MAPhone: 510/675-4259Fax: 510/675-3241E-mail: [email protected]

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Orthopaedic Manual Therapy FellowshipKaiser Permanente Medical Center - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation6041 Cadillac Ave, West Los Angeles, CA 90034Contact: Joseph Godges, PT, DPT, MA, OCSPhone: 323/857-2422Fax: 310/215-0780E-mail: [email protected]

Recognized Clinical Fellowships in OMPT by AAOMPT

List continued on page 6

Treasurer’s ReportSubmitted by John Childs with assistance from

Beth Phillips and Lucy Stockdill

Budget for 2009

Income $ 549,171.00

Expenses $ 547,703.00

Difference $ 1,468.00*

Income & Expenses for 2009 (as of June 30, 2009)

Income $ 123,948.00**

Expense $ 152,960.00

Difference ($ 29,012.00)

(PAF) Practice Affairs Fund (as of June 30, 2009)

Balance $ 87,513.00

Income $ 145.00

Expenses $ 0.00

Difference $ 87,658.00

Assets as of June 30, 2009

Operating Account $ 149,391.00

Practice Affairs Fund (PAF) $ 87,607.00

Reserve Fund $ 82,932.00

Total Assets $ 319,930.00

*Income for conference is budgeted for July-October.

***Due to Loss in Standord Fund Investments

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Committee Reports

Research Committee ReportSubmitted by Jean-Michel Brismée,

PT, ScD

More than 60 abstracts were sub-mitted to the research committee of the AAOMPT for poster and platform presentations for the AAOMPT an-nual conference in Washington, DC in October. Of these, 17 abstracts were selected for platform presenta-tions and 39 for poster presentations. The abstracts of the poster presen-tations will be published electroni-cally in the 17th volume (2009) of the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy (JMMT), while the abstracts of the platform presentations will be published in the printed version of JMMT. The research committee plans on posting on the AAOMPT web-site new guidelines for submissions of abstracts for the 2010 AAOMPT conference (http://www.aaompt.org/). We strive to encourage a large number of submissions of abstracts and Grant proposals and support research of young and more experienced clinicians and faculty in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. We thank all authors, clini-cians and faculty for their support in this process and for encouraging the submission of research papers, clinical trials and case reports.

The research committee is also presently actively reviewing several Grant proposals submitted for the OPTP and Cardon Grants. Selection of the recipients for these 2009 Grants will be finalized in August.

Nominating Committee Report

Myra Pumphrey, PT, OCS, FAAOMPTChair, Nominating Committee

Tobi Baldwin, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT

Member, Nominating CommitteeJohn Seivert, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CSCS

Member, Nominating Committee

Hello AAOMPT members!

As a reminder, there have been some changes in the roles of the Nominating Committee in order to allow the committee to put more emphasis on identifying and develop-ing future leaders for AAOMPT. The Professional Development Commit-tee has taken on the responsibility of facilitating the nomination and election process for the AAOMPT awards. The Nominating Committee no longer has a role in the awards selection, but will continue to maintain the nomination and elections process to fill leadership positions for the Academy.

There are two leadership posi-tions up for election in 2009: Secretary and Nominating Committee Member. All positions are for a three year term beginning in January, 2010. Candidates for these positions must be a Fellow of the Academy. Nomination forms are available in this issue of Articulations, at www.aaompt.org or can be obtained by email from Myra Pumphrey at [email protected]. The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2009. A slate of candi-dates will be compiled from the group of nominated and/or identified indi-viduals qualified to run.

We encourage you to nominate excellent candidates for the positions of Secretary and Nominating Com-mittee Member or consider contribut-ing to the leadership of the Academy by running for office. If you are not interested in serving in one of these two positions, but would like to consider serving in the future, please let us know. We are compiling a list of potential future leaders and would be glad to discuss your areas of interest

We look forward to seeing you at the 2009 Conference!

Membership Committee Report

Jeff Giulietti, MPT, ATC, OCS, COMT, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Matt Lee, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPTCo-Chairs, Membership Committee

Since working with the Drohan Management Group (DMG), the membership committee has developed several ideas and projects to increase membership. Jeff Giulietti is currently working to form an AAOMPT Clini-cal Instructor list and OMT Mentoring Forum/Listserve.

The committee is proposing

having annual AAOMPT member-ship cards and is working on several initiatives directed at the membership renewal process. We are also sponsor-ing a booth at the 2009 AAOMPT Annual Conference in Washington DC for memberships to renew. Any help manning the booth is welcome. Please contact Matt Lee at [email protected]. Becca Hardy, SPT and the student special interest group is closely working with the membership com-mittee to increase student member-ship.


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Committee Reports (continued from page 5)

MDT Fellowship ProgramRon Schenk , DirectorStacy Lyon, Exec. Dir.126 N. Salina St.Syracuse NY 13202-1059ph: 800/635-8380fax: 315/471-7636

North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT), Inc. Clinical Fellowship1574 Coburg Rd, PMB 129, Eugene, OR 97401-4802Contact: Ann Porter-Hoke, PT, OCS, FCAMT, FAAOMPTPhone: 800/706-5550Fax: 541/485-0016E-mail: [email protected]

Ola Grimsby Institute Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Fellowship4420 Hotel Circle Court, Suite 210San Diego, CA 92108Contact: Carmi S. BowlinPhone: 800/646-6128Fax: 619/298-4225E-mail: [email protected]

Regis University Manual Therapy FellowshipDepartment of Physical Thereapy3333 Regis Blvd, G-4Denver, CO 80221-1099Contact: Timothy Flynn, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPTPhone: 303/458-4344Fax: 303/964-5400E-mail: [email protected]

The Manual Therapy Institute2901 Livorno Cove, Cedar Park, TX 78613Contact: Pieter Kroon, PT, OCS, FAAOMPTPhone: 512/422-4258Fax: 512/467-7203E-mail: [email protected]

University of Illinois at Chicago Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy1919 West Taylor Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612Contact: Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, ATC, FAAOMPTPhone: 312/996-8381Fax: 312/996-4583E-mail: [email protected]

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences Clinical Fellowship1 University Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32086 Contact: Catherine Patla, PT, DHSc, OCS, FAAOMPTPhone: 904/826-0084Fax: 904/826-0085 E-mail: [email protected]

U.S. Army - Baylor University Postprofessional Doctoral Program in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy - Brooke Army Medical Center3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234Contact: MAJ Norman “Skip” Gill, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, CertMDTPhone: 210/916-2651Fax: 210/916-4074E-mail: [email protected] For active US Military personnel only

The membership committee suggested several website changes to DMG, specifically regarding the ease and efficiency of membership renewal as well as the Find-a-Fellow feature. We are also working on adding a “How to become a Manual Therapist” section to the website.

The membership committee has grown and we are always looking for interest-ed members. If you want to join the membership committee, please contact Matt or Jeff. We survive as an association by our membership and we need our member-ship to keep growing. Remember to encourage colleagues to join the AAOMPT and strengthen our numbers.

Conference CommitteeSubmitted by Lisa Furto

AAOMPT 2009 Annual ConferencePhysical Therapy: 1st Choice in Musculoskeletal Care

October 14-18, 2009 Hyatt Regency Crystal City • Washington D.C.

HELP US BRING 1000 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS TO CAPITOL HILL DAY Thursday, October 15th

Bring a colleagueSend emails to your friendsAdvertise on your websites

SPREAD THE WORD

CONTACT Anne Grist at [email protected] if you are interested in helping advertise for the conference through your program.

I. AAOMPT 2009 Conference in Washington D.C. October 14-18th A. Coordinating events with new management group Drohan Management with Anne Grist conference coordinator. 1. Keynote speakers: Paul Hodges and Deydre Teyhen 2. Speakers selected for preconferences and breakouts. 3. Working on publishing conference material for marketing and advertising. 4. Offering early bird rate 5. Establish conference budget 6. Contact committees on event plans needed for 2009

II. AAOMPT 2010 A. In final negotiations for location and date at Midwest location B. Invitations sent for keynote speakers

Membership Profile:

Founding Members: .......................... 8Full Fellow: .................................... 545Members: .................................... 1713Student Members: ......................... 227Institutional: ..................................... 10International: ................................... 10


Nominations for AAOMPT Nominating Committee Member

Term: 3 years, beginning January 2010

Duties:

a) Participate in maintaining the Academy’s nomination and election process for officers.

b) Serve as chairperson during the final or 3rd year of their service.

Nominees must be Fellows of the Academy.

Nominee: _______________________________________________

Phone: (w) ______________________________________________

(h) ______________________________________________

Nominated by: ___________________________________________

Phone: (w) ______________________________________________

(h) ______________________________________________

Address of nominee: ______________________________________

City: ___________________________________________________

State: _______ Zip: ________________

Deadline for submission: November 1, 2009. Please include: (1) personal statement not to exceed 150 words, (2) biographical infor-mation not to exceed 150 words, (3) a passport-sized photo, and (4) a signed statement agreeing to serve if elected.

ALL NOMINATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:AAOMPT Nominations

C/o Myra Pumphrey, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT5300 Hickory Park Drive, Suite 110

Glen Allen, VA 23059or via email

[email protected]

Examination Committee Submitted by Mike Puniello

The examination scheduled for October 2010 has been postponed to 2011. We decided to postpone the exam due to the timing of the transi-tion to the new management team for the Academy. Considering the plan-ning for transition of the management of the Academy business, there would not be sufficient time to orient the new staff to processes involved with the portfolio and examination.

The exam is open to residency graduates from IFOMT member countries as a mechanism to become a Fellow in the Academy. We plan to conduct exams every 2 years for the residency graduates; however there is no longer a challenge examination op-tion for US trained physical therapists to become a Fellow in the Academy. The path to fellowship is to complete an APTA credentialed fellowship program.

We will announce the next exami-nation in Articulations, on the website and in JMMT in early 2010.

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Practice Affairs Committee ReportKen Olson PT, DHSc

Chair, AAOMPT practice committee and APTA Manipu-lation Task Force

With summer vacations coming to an end, it’s time to look ahead for advocacy opportunities to move the PT profes-sion forward during the fall months. One major event that will be happening on Thursday, October 15 is Capitol Hill Day, the day prior to the AAOMPT annual conference in Washington, D.C. With a theme of “Physical Therapists- The 1st choice in Musculoskeletal Care”, the AAOMPT, APTA, and APTA Orthopaedic Section have teamed up to provide the necessary resources and education to facilitate motivated physical therapists to visit their members of congress to advo-cate for Health Care issues that impact the physical therapy profession and the patients we serve. In an effort to further prepare our members to be advocates for the physical therapy profession, I have asked Justin Elliott, Director of APTA State Governmental Affairs to write this issue of “Practice Affairs Corner” on the topic of Advocacy.

Along with the upcoming AAOMPT Conference, there are also other ways to educate and inform your legislators at both the state and federal levels about the PT profession throughout the year. Here are three avenues to educate legisla-tors and flex your PT political muscle:

Practice Visits. Practice visits can provide a lasting impression demonstrating the power of physical therapy to your legislator first-hand. There’s no better way to educate lawmakers about physical therapy than to invite them to visit your work setting. Many of them have no clear idea what physical therapy is and the impact it has on their constituents. Practice visits provide lawmakers with real-life snapshots of the impacts of the physical therapy payment cap, direct patient access, and other policy issues. Such visits, too, put on display the knowledge and experience that makes PTs such effective patient advocates.

Town hall meetings. Legislators seek out opportunities throughout the year to share with constituents what’s been going on either in DC or the state capitol and hear citizens’ opinions on the issues. Thus, lawmakers convene town hall meetings—perhaps several of them, depending on the size of their district. These generally are not huge gatherings, meaning that a single well-organized group can make a big impression. Just imagine the impact a group of 10 to 20 PTs might have in informing a state legislator or member of Congress about the health care issues that are of foremost concern to the profes-sion and the patients and clients it serves.

Fundraisers. If it seems as if state legislators or members

Committee Reports (continued from page 7)

New AAOMPT FellowsJennifer Abel

Stephanie AlbinNorman AyotteZakary Benson

Kristopher BoschRyan BrownScott Burns

Joe CarpenterDaniel Carroll

Kathryn ChoateRaghu Chovvath

Chris DeweyWilliam Duffy

Michael DunningRyan Ertz

Benjamin GeletkaVanessa Gonzalez

of Congress are always raising money for their next election, it’s because they are. Given the ever-rising costs of campaigns, candi-dates must begin financially preparing for the next election as soon as the preceding contest has been decided. This perpetual cycle offers APTA and AAOMPT members additional opportunities to develop relationships with lawmakers. If a member of Congress supports physical therapy issues, PT-PAC, APTA’s federal political action committee, can provide financial support for Association members’ participation in campaign fundraisers. In fact, it is more valuable to APTA to have constituents attend these events back home than it is to have lobbyists attend fundraisers in Washington. Not only are you a constituent who can actually vote for the can-didate, but PAC contributions go farther back home: For example, it costs at least $1,000 a plate for APTA’s lobbyists to attend most Washington fundraisers, but that same amount might allow five or more APTA members to attend a fundraiser in a given state. For more information on getting involved in PT-PAC activities contact Michael Matlack at 1/800-999-2782 ext. 3163, or you can email him at [email protected]. Most APTA state chapters also have state-based PACs to support legislators at the state level. Check with your chapter leadership to see how you might be able to assist at the state-level.

Beyond your participation in the events already described, every APTA and AAOMPT member can and should take the time to write to his or her federal and state lawmakers about physical therapy issues. The Association offers a wonderful resource—the Legislative Action Center; visit www.apta.org and click on “Advocacy”—that helps members contact their lawmakers quickly and simply. Among the resources the center provides are sample letters on specific issues that you can send directly to your elected officials.

Whether its attending the AAOMPT Conference, making a small donation to your state chapter’s PT PAC, or simply dropping a note to a legislator about PT issues, a little effort can make a huge difference in moving the profession towards Vision 2020.

Leslie HairJames HalfpennyBenjamin Hando

Christel Johnson-RayRajesh Khemraj

Shane KoppenhaverDavid Kurihara

Katie LamoureuxErnest LiaresVicki LuebbeAnn Magnin

Shane McClintonAmy McDevitt

John MillerMark Murphy

Christine NatorPaula Noll

Larry OlverLawrence Ramiscal

David RobbinsStephen ShafferCaroline Sobon Richard SrokaRyan Stephen

Daniel ThomasSumesh Thomas

Belinda TingJose Traverso

Tracey WagnerCynthia WaltonSharon Wang


Larry OlverLawrence Ramiscal

David RobbinsStephen ShafferCaroline Sobon Richard SrokaRyan Stephen

Daniel ThomasSumesh Thomas

Belinda TingJose Traverso

Tracey WagnerCynthia WaltonSharon Wang

There are several pressing issues facing California physical thera-

pists interested in practicing manual therapy. While interest in thrust techniques has grown over the years, we have been prevented from using the term manipulation based on a 1976 Attorney General opinion. Physical therapists in California have long held the view that when we manipulate we aren’t performing the technique as defined by the Attorney General, and that we should be allowed to perform thrust techniques. Secondly, recent changes to CAPTE accredita-tion requirements mandate instruction of thrust techniques in entry-level programs. Unfortunately, students may not receive adequate supervision or instruction while on their clinical rotations due to varying practice pat-terns of clinical instructors, suggest-

California starts an orthopediC Manual physiCal therapy speCial interest Group

By Rob Landel, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSChair, COMPTSIG

ing a need for continuing education. Thirdly, there are continuing legislative struggles to allow unrestricted physical therapy practice. Finally, there is a need for solid research studies supporting the use of manual therapy.

Accordingly, to meet these needs, manual therapists across the state of California met online in December of 2008 to form a Special Interest Group within the California Chapter of the APTA. The California Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Special Inter-est Group (COMPTSIG) was formally organized and recognized in January of 2009. The mission of the COMPTSIG is to serve its members and the citizens of California by elevating the qual-ity of practice and enriching the body of knowledge of orthopedic manual physical therapy through education,

support of research, political action to influence health care legislation, and collaboration.

In the short time since our incep-tion, we have drafted a strategic plan, supported CPTA legislative efforts, and organized a preconference course at the CPTA annual conference. We plan to offer a slate of continuing education courses in 2010. We’re or-ganizing methods to allow orthopedic manual therapists in California to meet and exchange ideas.

Individuals interested in COMPTSIG should contact us at [email protected].


CLINICAL PeARL

InDIcaTIon: 1. Asymmetrical cervical sidebending 2. Decreased ipsilateral rib motion (i.e. respiration or

cervical motions) 3. Distal symptoms consistent with brachial plexus com-

pression 4. Cervicogenic headaches 5. Dysfunctional scapulohumeral rhythm

conTRaIDIcaTIons: 1. Pancoast Tumor 2. Ligamentous instability 3. History of cervical trauma without adequate imaging

studies

assessMenT: Assess tissue quality of scalenes and cervical sidebending

in supine looking for asymmetries or reproduction of pa-tient’s distal symptoms. If asymmetry is found, differen-tiate between scalene tightness and first rib dysfunction. To differentiate, assess rib mobility first with cervical spine in neutral and then with ipsilateral rotation and contralateral sidebending.2 If a greater restriction is found with rotation and sidebending, scalenes rather than first rib may be source of dysfunction. Assessment can also occur in sitting by looking at rib motion dur-ing passive contralateral sidebending, with and without ipsilateral rotation.

PosITIonIng (description for right scalene dysfunction): The patient is sitting relaxed with right arm elevated over

the therapist’s right thigh to decrease tension on scalenes and neural structures (Figure 1).

TechnIque: The therapist passively sidebends patient’s cervical spine

towards right to put scalenes on slack. Therapist moves upper trapezius posterior and blocks first rib with lateral MCP of right second digit. Patient’s head is returned to neutral while therapist maintains constant pressure on first rib (Figure 2). Therapist uses left hand to gently sidebend patient to the left until a barrier is felt or pa-tient feels a stretch (Figure 3). Mobilization force should occur through therapist’s left hand, not the right hand on the patient’s first rib. The intensity of mobilization is dependent on the irritability of the patient’s symptoms. Intensity can be increased by adding ipsilateral cervical rotation to the patient’s initial position. This technique should not produce any latent symptoms and can also be

Scalene StretchJill Badrick, SPT

Chris Frentz, PT, DPT

used as a contract-relax technique with therapist taking up additional slack after each active contraction of the scalenes. Repeat 3-4 times and then reassess cervical mo-tion and tissue quality in sitting or supine.

RefeRences:1. Simons DG, Travell JG, & Simons LS. (1999) Myofascial pain

and dysfunction: The trigger point manual. 2nd Ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, p. 519.

2. Lindgren K, Leino E, Manninen H. Cervical rotation lateral flexion test in brachialgia. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1992; 73(8): 735-7.


The 2009 AAOMPT Annual Conference in Washington, DC, Physical Therapy:

1st Choice in Musculoskeletal Care, October 14-18, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City is your opportunity to be in the “seat of power”! This important conference will keep you connected with your peers and offer information and resources to advance your skill level and increase proficiency in OMPT. The AAOMPT Annual Conference is the national conference where persons having a common interest in orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) may meet, confer and promote research, practice and patient care.

The full conference program offers pre-conference courses, keynote presentations and over a dozen educational sessions which focus on the excellence in care that Physical Therapists have to offer their patients.

the pre-conference and full conference program will include:

WEDNESDAy, OCTOBER 14

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pre-Conference SessionsThe Selective Functional Movement Assessment: An Integrated Model to Address Regional Interdependence This course will cover the background, philosophy and evidence related to movement testing and regional interdependence in a lecture format. Then participants will enjoy a demonstration and laboratory session which covers the full body movement tests and corrective exercise strategies of the SFMA. Participants will be taught the assessment criteria and ample lab time will be given to ensure the participants are comfortable integrating the tests immediately into their clinical practice.Presenters: Kyle Kiesel, PT, PhD, ATC, CSCSPhil Pilsky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC, CSCS

Lumbopelvic Motor Control: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Motor Control Dysfunction in Low Back Pelvic Pain This lecture and clinical workshop aims to unravel how and why motor control training is effective for lumbopelvic pain and to consider how to apply this in clinical practice, including dealing with common barriers to clinical improvement. Recent evidence shows that motor control training can lead


to reorganization of the brain and changes in how muscles are used to control the spine. A key issue that will be addressed is to consider how the nervous system controls movement from simple to complex tasks.Presenter: Paul Hodges, Bphty (Hons) PhD MedDr

Ultrasound Imaging: Assessing Muscular Behavior to Augment Lumbar Stabilization Training Chronic low back pain is an epidemic phenomenon in our healthcare system. This course will use a hands-on approach that will incorporate the latest evidence for the clinical examination and interventions for patients with poor underlying motor control related to their low back pain. Specifically this program will teach the participants how to use rehabilitative ultrasound imaging to assess and train the deep trunk musculature. These muscles have been identified as dysfunctional in those with chronic low back pain; however, traditional measurement techniques have been unable to assess the structure and function of these muscles. Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging is a new tool that allows for the assessment and training of these muscles.Presenter: Deydre S. Teyhen, PT, PhD, OCS

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Capitol Hill Day Training Session

THuRSDAy, OCTOBER 15

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pre-Conference Sessions Continued

Lumbopelvic Motor Control: Advanced Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Motor Control Dysfunction in Low Back Pelvic Pain — Continued

Ultrasound Imaging: Assessing Muscular Behavior to Augment Lumbar Stabilization Training — Continued

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Capitol Hill Day7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fellowship Recognition Ceremony7:30 pm - 9:30 pm AAOMPT Annual Conference

Welcome Reception

FRIDAy, OCTOBER 16

8:00 am Welcome Address8:15 am - 12:00 pm Keynote AddressLumbopelvic Motor Control: Moving Evidence Into Action Although the management of low back pain continues to be considered an “epidemic” in the u.S. and other healthcare systems around the world, physical therapists offer many evidence-based and cost-effective solutions that result in optimal outcomes. This presentation will help translate the current evidence to facilitate enhanced clinical decision-making with practical applications across the spectrum of patients with low back pain. Specifically, this presentation will focus on the latest evidence regarding motor

control training strategies and functional progression to optimize outcomes of care.Presenter: Deydre S. Teyhen, PT, PhD, OCS

10:00 am - 7:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open12:15 pm - 1:45 pm AAOMPT Awards and Luncheon2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Keynote Address

Training the Brain in Back Pain: Requirements of Spinal Control, Changes in the System with Pain, and Changing the Brain in Pain This lecture will provide an overview of the normal strategies for control of the spine and pelvis, how this changes with pain and the evidence that this can be improved with rehabilitation strategies.Presenters: Paul Hodges, Bphty (Hons) PhD MedDr

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Poster Presentations and Student Meet and Greet Reception in the Exhibit Hall showcasing the following accepted posters and their presenters.

po-01 effects of Massage Before isokinetic exercise: a randomized Controlled Cross over study Manuel Arroyo-Morales

po-02 efficient isolation of the Multifidus Muscle during rehabilitation Roy Bechtel

po-03 Mobilizations With Movement for improving painfree Cervical spine range of Motion of a female With acute headaches following a Whiplash injury: a Case reportJohn Boulukos

po-04 immediate effects of the lumbosacral region Manipulation on hip passive range of Motion in patients With low Back pain: a Case seriesAlexander Brenner

po-05 effect of hip Mobilizations on Chronic low Back pain: a Case reportScott Burns

po-06 profiling adverse events associated With the use of Cervical Manipulation or Mobilization for the treatment of neck pain in adults: a systematic reviewLisa Carlesso

po-07 physical therapy Management of a patient With an extruded lumbar intervertebral disc in a direct access settingEric Chaconas

po-08 spondyloarthritis in a patient With unilateral Buttock pain and history of Crohn’s disease: a Case reportRogelio Coronado

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po-09 immediate effects of adding a sciatic nerve slider technique on lumbar and lower Quadrant Mobility in soccer players: a pilot studyCesar Fernández-De-Las-Peñas

po-10 Manual therapy approach in Carpal tunnel syndrome: a Case reportCesar Fernández-De-Las-Peñas

po-11 Medical Management and physical therapy of a patient With suspected Bow hunters syndrome: a Case reportFrank DiLiberto

po-12 prognosis of outcome in patients Who demonstrate a lumbar direction of preferenceCaralynn Felege

po-13 a Comprehensive approach of Manual therapy and exercise for lateral epicondylalgia: a Case seriesAmy Garrigues

po-14 an impairment Based Manual physical therapy approach in the treatment of Back and neck pain in a patient With a t2-l3 spinal fusion: a Case reportChad Garvey

po-15 improvement in two point discrimination following successful Management of Chronic low Back pain: a Case reportBenjamin Geletka

po-16 integrating a proposed patho-Mechanism Classification approach in the Management of a Whiplash patient: a Case reportCraig Goldberg

po-17 effects of a lumbopelvic Joint Manipulation on Gait Mechanics of individuals With patellofemoral Joint painTerry Grindstaff

po-18 diagnosis of a Bone tumor presenting as hip pain: eosinophilic Granuloma – a Case reportLeslie Hair

po-19 Cervical spine Manipulation for the treatment of Cervicogenic headache: a Modified extensive literature reviewBrent Harper

po-20 Clinical reasoning for upper Cervical spine Manipulation: a Modified extensive literature reviewBrent Harper

po-21 Manual therapy in the treatment of Calcific supraspinatus tendon: a Case studyAna Jimenez

po-22 detection of os odontoideum in a patient With positive alar ligament testVikas Johri

po-23 Clinical decision Making in the identification and physical therapy Management of Cervicogenic dizziness: a Case seriesFrancis Jung

po-24 Meralgia paresthetica treated By Manual physical therapy including thoracic spine Manipulation, inguinal region soft tissue Mobilization and exercise: a Case reportMatt Lee

po-25 hip flexion passive range of Motion With and Without pelvic Motion in healthy adultsAdrienne McAuley

po-26 Cervicothoracic Manual physical therapy and exercise in lateral epicondylalgiaShane McClinton

po-27 resolution of aguesia (taste loss) in a patient receiving Manual physical therapy interventions post Cervical lymph Bundle excision: a Case reportCameron MacDonald

po-28 a Multimodal approach to the Management of Cervicogenic headache and neck pain: a Case studyChristy Dagostino

po-29 Management of suspected Cervical radiculopathy in a patient With rheumatoid arthritisLarry Olver

po-30 a Manual physical therapy approach for non-operative Management of full-thickness rotator Cuff tears: a Case seriesDaniel Rhon

po-31 Clinical decision Making associated With atlantoaxial instability in a patient diagnosed With ankylosing spondylitisMichael Ross

po-32 Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency screening: a three Case seriesStephen Shaffer



po-33 ruling out Candidacy for physical therapy With Mechanical evaluationCarol Dionne

po-34 use of the Multifidus isometric Contraction technique in patients With acute neck pain: a Case seriesJames Viti

po-35 transversus abdominis Muscle activation during functional tasks: implications for the practioner dealing With spinal stabilizationTodd Watson

po-36 physical examination Combined With electrodiagnostic testing to diagnose & treat infraspinatus Myofascial trigger points and superficial radial sensory nerve Myelinopathy With Manual therapy: a Case report With a four Month follow-upEric Wilson

po-37 applying Classification and decision rule to predict outcome of Whiplash in an ambulatory patient recovering from incomplete spinal Cord traumaEmmanuel Yung

po-38 initial effect of using anterior-posterior palpation in a patient With neck pain Who Met the Clinical prediction rule for Cervical radiculopathyEmmanuel Yung

po-39 Vertebral osteomyelitis: physical therapy prior to diagnosis With Mr imaging: a Case reportSarah Zehler

SATuRDAy, OCTOBER 17

7:00 am - 3:00 pm exhibit hall open7:15 am - 8:15 am Breakfast with Committee Meetings8:30 am - 10:00 am education Break out session 1

apta statehouse strategies - promoting & defending Vision 2020 at the state level Presenter: Justin Elliott, Director, State Government Affairs,American Physical Therapy Association

Consideration of Breathing and Continence in Back pain Presenter: Paul Hodges, Bphty (Hons) PhD MedDr

lumbar stabilization training: initial phases and patient responsePresenter: Deydre S. Teyhen, PT, PhD, OCS Associate Professor, Director of the Center for Physical Therapy Research, US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical

Musculoskeletal Clinical reasoning - thin slicing our Way to Clinical expertise Presenters: Timothy Flynn, PT, PhD, Associate Professor,RHCHP-School of Physical Therapy, Regis University

Brit Smith, PT, DPT, Owner, SOAR Physical Therapy

patient Centered efficiency: the role of direct access to physical therapy in the united states Presenters: Todd Davenport, PT, DPT, OCS, Assistant Professor,University of the Pacific

Kornelia Kulig, PT, PhD, FMAAOMPT, Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy, University of Southern California

Cheryl Resnik, PT,DPT, MSHCM, Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy, University of Southern California

speaking to the Media: the inside scoop Presenter: Stephania Bell, PT, OCS, CSCS, Injury Analyst, Senior Writer, ESPN

10:30 am - 12:00 noon education Breakout session 2Chronic ankle instability (Cai): recognition across the Clinical spectrum Presenters: James Beazell, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPTUniversity of Virginia-Healthsouth Spine and Sports Medicine

Jay Hertel, Phd, ATC, FASCM, FNATA, Associate Professor, Sports Medicine Program, University of Virginia

Eric Magrum, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, University of Virginia-Healthsouth Spine and Sports Medicine

Consideration of Breathing and Continence in Back pain Presenter: Paul Hodges, Bphty (Hons) PhD MedDr

professor and nhMrC principal research fellow nhMrC Centre of Clinical research excellence in spinal pain, injury and healthUniversity of Queensland, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

how Central sensitization Becomes a facilitated segment Presenter: Richard Kring, DMT, DPT, PT, FAAOMPT, Director of Clinical Research, Cleveland Clinic

Musculoskeletal Clinical reasoning — thin slicing our Way to Clinical expertise Presenters: Timothy Flynn, PT, PhD, Associate Professor, RHCHP-School of Physical Therapy, Regis University

Britt Smith, PT, DPT, Owner, SOAR Physical Therapy



physical therapist 2.0 Considerations for an evolving Marketplace Presenter: Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, OCS, Assistant Professor,Medical College of Georgia

spinal stabilization training for the lumbar and lower Quarter patient Presenters: Alec Kay, PT, DMT, FAAOMPT, OCS, ATC, Ola Grimsby Institute

Jim Rivard, PT, MOMT, FAAOMPT, OCS, Ola Grimsby Institute

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm lunch on your own1:00 pm - 2:30 pm education Breakout session 3Consideration of Breathing and Continence in Back pain Presenter: Paul Hodges, Bphty (Hons) PhD MedDrProfessor and NHMRC Principal Research Fellow NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and HealthUniversity of Queensland, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

lumbar stabilization training: initial phases and patient response Presenter: Deydre S. Teyhen, PT, PhD, OCSAssociate Professor, Director of the Center for Physical Therapy Research, US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical

Quantitative sensory testing: Basic assessment skills for the identification of impaired pain processing Presenters: Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, ATC, FAAOMPTAssociate Professor; Director, Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Physical Therapy

Carina Lowry, PT, DPT,OCS, FAAOMPTAdjunct Clinical Faculty, Northeastern University

Michael O’Hearn, PT,MHS,OCS, FAAOMPTAdjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago

Alicia Emerson Kavchak, PT,MS,OCS,FAAOMPT, Clinical Instructor, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Physical Therapy

patient Centered efficiency: the role of direct access to physical therapy in the united states Presenters: Todd Davenport, PT, DPT, OCS, Assistant ProfessorUniversity of the Pacific

Kornelia Kulig, PT, PhD, FMAAOMPTAssociate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy, University of Southern California

Cheryl Resnik, PT, DPT, MSHCMAssistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy, University of Southern California

student session: selected Manual therapy interventions and functional exercises for the shoulder Presenters: Bob Boyles, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPTAssociate Professor, University of Puget Sound

Danny McMillian, PT, DSc, OCS, CSCS, Assistant Professor,University of Puget Sound

spinal stabilization training for the lumbar and lower Quarter patient Presenters: Alec Kay, PT, DMT, FAAOMPT, OCS, ATC, Ola Grimsby Institute

Jim Rivard, PT, MOMT, FAAOMPT, OCS, Ola Grimsby Institute

direct access Care of Musculoskeletal pathology provided by physical therapists: a Wartime Model Presenters: Dan Rhon, D.Sc.,OCS, FAAOMPT, Physical Therapist, Research Director, Clinical Education Director,Madigan Army Medical Center

Skip Gill, D.Sc., OCSCert. MDT, FAAOMPT, Graduate Program Director, Fellowship Director, Brooke Army Medical Center

3:00 pm - 4:30 pmeducation Breakout session 4apta statehouse strategies — promoting & defending Vision 2020 at the state level Presenter: Justin Elliott, Director, State Government Affairs,American Physical Therapy Association

Chronic ankle instability (Cai): recognition across the Clinical spectrum Presenters: James Beazell, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT,University of Virginia-Healthsouth Spine and Sports Medicine

Jay Hertel, Phd, ATC, FASCM, FNATA, Associate Professor, Sports Medicine Program, University of Virginia

Eric Magrum, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT, University of Virginia-Healthsouth Spine and Sports Medicine

direct access Care of Musculoskeletal pathology provided by physical therapists: a Wartime Model Presenters: Dan Rhon, D.Sc.,OCS, FAAOMPT, Physical Therapist, Research Director, Clinical Education DirectorMadigan Army Medical Center

Skip Gill, D.Sc., OCSCert. MDT, FAAOMPT, Graduate Program Director, Fellowship Director, Brooke Army Medical Center


how Central sensitization Becomes a facilitated segment Presenter: Richard Kring, DMT, DPT, PT, FAAOMPT, Director of Clinical Research, Cleveland Clinic

lumbar stabilization training: initial phases and patient response Presenter: Deydre S. Teyhen, PT, PhD, OCS, Associate Professor, Director of the Center for Physical Therapy Research, US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical

Quantitative sensory testing: Basic assessment skills for the identification of impaired pain processing Presenters: Carol Courtney, PT, PhD, ATC, FAAOMPT, Associate Professor; Director, Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Physical Therapy

Carina Lowry, PT, DPT,OCS, FAAOMPT, Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Northeastern University

Michael O’Hearn, PT,MHS,OCS, FAAOMPT, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago

Alicia Emerson Kavchak, PT,MS,OCS,FAAOMPT, Clinical Instructor, University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Physical Therapy

student session Continued: selected Manual therapy interventions and functional exercises for the shoulder Presenter: Bob Boyles, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, Associate Professor, University of Puget Sound

Danny McMillian, PT, DSc, OCS, CSCS, Assistant Professor,University of Puget Sound

4:45 pm - 7:45 pm aaoMpt Business Meeting8:00 pm - 12:00 mid. networking reception

SuNDAy, OCTOBER 18

7:30 am - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast8:00 am - 1:00 pm research presentation dayresearch presentation day will include a keynote address: Models of Clinical decision Making: six of one, half dozen of another Presenter: Chad Cook, Editor, JMMT

platform presentations will be:8:00 am Welcome Jean-Michel Brismée, Chair, Research Committee

pl-01 impairment-Based Manual physical therapy and exercise in patients With planar heel pain: a prospective CohortNorman Ayotte

pl-02 immediate effect of tibiofibular Joint Manipulation on ankle dorsiflexion range of Motion and step down test scores in individuals With Chronic ankle instabilityJames Beazell

pl-03 a preliminary Clinical prediction rule: Knee osteoarthritis patients Who are unlikely to Benefit from Manual physical therapy and exerciseGail Deyle

pl-04 orthopedic Manual physical therapy fellowship training results in improved Clinical outcomes for patients With low Back pain Alison Duncombe

pl-05 altered somatosensation and Complaints of Knee instability in subjects With Knee osteoarthritis are Modulated By Joint MobilizationAlicia Emerson-Kavchak

pl-06 Mechanical and thermal effects after Cervical or thoracic thrust Manipulation in patients With Mechanical neck pain: a pilot studyCesar Fernández-De-Las-Peñas

pl-07 Changes in pain and Cervical range of Motion after Cervical or thoracic thrust Manipulation in patients With Mechanical neck pain: a pilot studyJosué Fernández-Carnero

pl-08 do Between session Changes predict overall Global perception of improvement and functional improvement in patients With shoulder impingement syndrome seen for formal physical therapy?Craig Garrison

pl-09 Modification of traditional Muscle energy techniques for treatment of Backward sacral torsion in Women With Clinical hypermobilty: a novel approachMary Beth Geiser

pl-10 effects of a lumbopelvic Joint Manipulation on Quadriceps activation of individuals With patellofemoral pain syndromeTerry Grindstaff



pl-11 Quantification of lumbar Multifidus Muscle thickness pre and post spinal Manipulation: an ultrasound imaging CohortLeslie Hair

pl-12 orthopaedic Manual physical therapy and exercise in individuals With hip osteoarthritisBenjamin Hando

pl-13 effects on pain and pressure pain sensitivity of Manual treatment of the Cervical spine in patients With Myofascial temporomandibular disordersCesar Fernández-De-Las-Peñas

pl-14 prognosis following acute Whiplash associated disorder: development of a new Clinical tool Lenerdene Levesque

pl-15 Manual physical therapy Combined With perturbation exercises in the Management of Knee osteoarthritis: a prospective CohortDaniel Rhon

pl-16 Manual physical therapy of the Wrist in type i Complex regional pain syndrome of the upper extremity: pretest-posttest study over a period of four yearsWim Wildeman

pl-17 immediate and short-term effects of Grassroots training on Clinical instructors’ attitudes in performing and supervising thrust Joint Manipulations at the spineEric Wilson

Pre-registration is available until September 30, 2009. Register today to guarantee your seat at the conference. Visit www.aaompt.org for full conference information and on-line registration.As you make your plans to attend, we invite you to learn, share and participate in your own AAOMPT experience, including the opportunity to participate in AAOMPT’s Capitol Hill Day on October 15.

The Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. The Hyatt is accepting reservations at the AAOMPT conference rate of $199.00 plus tax. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until September 22, 2009. We anticipate record attendance and the hotel rooms will fill up fast, so don’t wait! To make your reservation, call 703-418-1234 or 800-233-1234 and ask for the AAOMPT conference rate.

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MEMBER TYPE

AAOMPT MEMBER:Any physical therapist who is a current member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy Asso-ciation.

AAOMPT FELLOW:A fellow is a physical therapist who has been recognized by their peers as having reached the standards of the Academy. There are several ways this can be achieved (ref: AAOMPT Bylaws and Constitution Updated 2005). A fellow is a full voting member of the Academy.

STUDENT MEMBER:Any full time student enrooled in a graduate or undergraduate physi-cal therapy program who is a current member or eligible for membership in the American Physical Therapy As-sociation. Student members will have a reduced membership fee to be set by the AAOMPT executive.

FOREIGN MEMBER:A physical therapist living and work-ing outside the United States who is interested in supporting the objectives of the Academy.

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS:Any educational, research or clinical institution with an interest in orthopae-dic manual physical therapy.

BENEFITS

• Receives the Academy newsletter - Articulations

• A subscription to Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

• Discount for “Standards” document & DACP

• Eligible to apply for fellowship if qualified

• Eligible to chair and serve on com-mittees

• Eligible to serve on Executive as Member-At-Large

• Discounts on Academy sponsored seminars and annual conference



• Discount for “Standards” document & DACP

• Discounts on Academy sponsored seminars and annual conference

• Eligible to serve on Executive Com-mittee

• May use the designation FAAOMPT after their name


• Discounts for Academy sponsored conference





• Free copy of “Standards” document• Discounts for “Standards” docu-

ment & DACP

DUES

$125.00 per year

$155.00 per year plus a one time application fee ($100.00)

(Associate dues paid in same year are credited towards fellow dues)

$15.00 per year for a basic student membership without journal

$60.00 per year with a subscription to the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy included

North America $105.00 per year

Overseas $115.00 per year

$160.00 per year

AAOMPT Membership

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Articulati ns · exercises in numerous positions for correction of scoliosis that appear odd, but are well explained in the text. The practitioner will need to use clinical decision