SMT-4 Atlanta, GA
SMT-4: Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT): Comprehensive Review & Comprehensive Oral, Practical & Written Examination
2017 in Review: AAMT Instructor & Osteopractic Clinic of the Year Awards
In 2017, the 12-month APTA-accredited American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) Fellowship proudly graduated 22 more Fellows with the FAAOMPT credential! Notably, the incoming AAMT [...]
Somatosensory Tinnitus: Neurophysiological Considerations & Treatment Options
Tinnitus affects 50 million people in the United States alone.1-4 It is defined as “the conscious perception of an auditory sensation in the absence of a corresponding external stimulus”.5 While [...]
Periosteal Electric Dry Needling for Knee Osteoarthritis: Effectiveness & Mechanisms
The current body of evidence strongly supports the use of needling therapy, i.e. acupuncture for treating the pain, stiffness and related-disability associated with knee OA.1-7 Zhang et al8 cited [...]
The Science and Evidence: Blood Flow Restriction Training
Johnny Owens, PT, first developed blood flow restriction (BFR) training at Brooke Army Medical Center to improve limb strength of wounded warriors without compromising vulnerable soft tissue and [...]
DPT to Osteopractor: Thirty Years of Clinical Practice & Professional Development in Physical Therapy
In 1978, the APTA and the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties unveiled the idea of board certifications for various specialties within physical therapy. The first board certification [...]
Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Dry Needling, Exercise & Electroacupuncture
The prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction varies by condition.1, 2 While stress and urge urinary incontinence affects 15.7% to 49.6% of women, the prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse and [...]
Dry Needling, Acupuncture & Exercise for Adhesive Capsulitis: Evidence & Practice Guidelines
Adhesive capsulitis, or “frozen shoulder”, affects 2-5% of the general population.1-3 Individuals with adhesive capsulitis are typically between 40 and 60 years old, and women seem to suffer from [...]
2016 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award: Osteopractic Physical Therapy Clinic in Kentucky
In December, Dr. James Escaloni, DPT, OCS, Dip. Osteopractic, FAAOMPT, senior instructor for the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, received the 2016 New Business of the Year Award from [...]
