NAIOMT

The effect of GLP1S on the MSK system

Thursday, January 16, 2025

• Presenter: Kellie Stickler, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT. NAIOMT Faculty Instructor in-Training/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
• When: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

• Discuss how GLP1S work
• Discuss how the musculoskeletal system is affected by GLP1S and rapid weight loss
• Provide treatment recommendations for working with patients taking GLP1S

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Kellie Stickler's video introduction.

Adding More to Your Toolbox for Chronic Spinal Pain

Thursday, February 20, 2025

• Presenter: Steve Karas, PT, DSc, OCS, CMPT, FAAOMPT. NAIOMT Director of Research/Adjunct Faculty Instructor
• When: Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

• Chronic Low Back Pain is a clinical enigma.
• Adding treatment to traditional PT may enhance outcomes
• Discuss: exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress/depression management and how they can be used in conjunction with PT

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Steve Karas' video introduction.

Common Used Tests to Screen for Upper Motor Neuron Injuries - A Clinical Perspective

Thursday, March 20, 2025

• Presenter: Terry Pratt, PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT. NAIOMT Faculty Instructor/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
• When: Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

• Commonly used tests for UMN injury are specific but not sensitive and should not be used to rule out UMN injury.
• The presence of a positive Babinski or clonus sign significantly increases the likelihood of a UMN injury.
• Understanding basic neuroanatomy is a fundamental skill required for the diagnosis of rare neurological conditions.
• Understanding the basic health statistics for individual and clustered tests may decrease clinical-reasoning error.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Terry Pratt's video introduction.

Medical Screening for Primary Care Physical Therapy Practice

Thursday, April 15, 2025

• Jeremiah Samson, PT, ScD, Program Director/Associate Professor-Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, PA
• When: Thursday, April 17, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

• Refine medical screening procedures and clinical decision-making algorithms.
• Recognize, assess, and clear medical risk factors across body systems.
• Improve collaboration with Medical and other Allied Health professionals.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Jeremiah Samson's video introduction.

Managing TMJ and Orofacial Pain Through Physical Therapy: Integrating Assessment and Treatment

Thursday, May 15, 2025

• Akanksha Sojitra, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship Instructor
• When: Thursday, May 15, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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In this webinar, I'll cover relationship between TMJ dysfunction, orofacial pain, and contributing factors such as cervical spine involvement, postural habits, and stress. And explore concepts, including:

• How to effectively assess TMJ and orofacial pain, identifying the causes.
• The critical role of cervical spine mechanics and posture in TMJ disorders.
• Evidence-based interventions, including manual therapy, exercises, and patient education.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Akanksha Sojitra's video introduction.

Treatment strategies for the Breast Cancer Population in the outpatient setting

Thursday, June 19, 2025

• Diana Garrett, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT, CSCS, FAAOMPT, NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship Instructor
• When: Thursday, June 19, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

• Learn about common cancer treatments and their potential effects on the musculoskeletal system.
• Integrate orthopedic concepts after breast cancer treatments in the outpatient setting.
• Implement strategies to ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Diana Garrett's video introduction.

Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound in the PT Setting

Thursday, August 21, 2025

• Hayes Rainier, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, NAIOMT Clinical Fellowship Instructor
• When: Thursday, August 21, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

• Overview of Diagnostic Ultrasound in examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, and biofeedback in various musculoskeletal pathologies.
• Application to patient cases, specifically where Diagnostic Ultrasound influenced the plan of care.
• Brief discussion of logistics: documentation, billing/reimbursement, equipment, continuing education, and mentorship.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Hayes Rainier's video introduction.

Unlocking the Vagus: Harnessing Vagal Power for Better Patient Outcomes

Thursday, September 18, 2025

• Amber Bartz, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, NAIOMT Faculty Instructor in-Training/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
• When: Thursday, September 18, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

• Explore the anatomy, function, and importance of the vagus nerve in regulating the parasympathetic nervous system and overall health.
• Learn how vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) can be applied to improve patient outcomes in areas such as pain management, stress reduction, and rehabilitation.
• Gain insights into effective stimulation methods for rehabilitation and how to incorporate this into patient care.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Amber Bartz's video introduction.

Management of the Modern Desk Worker

Thursday, October 21, 2025

• Connor Hurley, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT NAIOMT Faculty Instructor-in-Training/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
• When: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

• Manual Therapy Must do's for the modern desk worke.
• Postural reeducation for desk worker.
• Exercise prescription and dosage for the desk worker.