MAPS Team’s Post

Beyond Hands-On: The Maitland Philosophy Darren Earnshaw, PT, MMT, Cert. MDT, COMT, FAAOMPT, MAPS Senior Faculty Advisor, shares a powerful reminder. Maitland isn't just about Manual Therapy. It’s a PATIENT-CENTRIC AND EMPATHETIC approach based on CLINICAL REASONING. In a recent case involving a patient with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS), Darren explains that Geoff Maitland's approach transcends traditional methods, embracing a holistic, PATIENT-FOCUSED strategy. 💡Maitland's legacy is not just in its techniques, but in its philosophy of continuous learning and ADAPTING.  It's a mindset that challenges clinicians to think laterally, to question their thinking, and to learn from and grow with their patients. Maitland is more than a method. It's a movement towards comprehensive, empathetic, and holistic patient care. 📚 Want to master this COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH to Physical Therapy? Join us at one of our next courses and experience the power of CLINICAL REASONING in action. 🔗Check out our Course Schedule: https://lnkd.in/drF3NHV Darren Earnshaw: https://lnkd.in/etTD-nnV #MaitlandApproach #ClinicalReasoning #PhysicalTherapy #PatientCentricCare #OZPT #Clinicalexcellence #EvidenceBasedPractice#OrthopedicManualTherapy #ChoosePT 

⚡️Let's talk sweet spots for sensory and motor stimulation! We recently discussed patient success stories, training, and Ampcare practices with @madelinewilliams.slp, an Ampcare-certified SLP! 👀Watch the video to find out what Madeline has to say about the ranges she's found to be effective for sensory and motor stimulation. 🚨Spoiler alert: the number doesn't matter...as long as you're getting that motor stim! Madeline's patients' sweet spot was 8 on ESP 1 or 40 milliamps...an intensity not achievable on other FDA-cleared electrical stimulation devices. If you're TIRED of guessing what you should do to help your patients see REAL results, then join the thousands of SLPs who are leveling up their therapy skills with Ampcare! Visit https://lnkd.in/eCHyXwqr to check out our training options! #medslp #dysphagia #speechlanguagepathology

"Physical therapy? I know what it is. It didn’t work for me." It pains me to hear this from people whose experience with physical therapy was limited to massages, stationary bikes, and exercises that felt purposeless and ineffective. Physical therapy is so much more than that. It’s a science dedicated to restoring the human body's function. When my patient's neck pain reduced to a 1/10 during my first year, I felt like I knew 80% of physical therapy. When a stroke patient walked without limping after 8 weeks of therapy in my third year, I was in awe and thought I knew 60%. When a patient with Multiple Sclerosis, who fell at least three times a week, reported no falls for two weeks during my fifth year, I was amazed by the transformative power of physical therapy and felt like I knew 40%. Recently, I discovered Visceral Physical Therapy through colleagues. The idea that physical therapy could address visceral pain was eye-opening. I am still learning the scope and power of physical therapy. Motivated by my lingering post-surgery abdominal pain, I signed up for a course to learn more. My journey has taught me that surgery is not the end of treatment but the beginning of a journey toward therapy, self-care, and overall well-being. I’m excited to apply this new knowledge to help myself and, eventually, others suffering from visceral pain. Here’s the course I'm diving into:

Check out our recently published study about direct access educators’ perceptions of physiotherapists’ competencies! What competencies do you think are meaningful in musculoskeletal direct access practice? https://lnkd.in/df_ZHd8v

📚 Dive into the latest insights on physical therapy residency programs in the July issue of OPTP! Discover how these programs enhance diagnostic skills, clinical reasoning, and professionalism. Free for AOPT members. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝘄 -> https://lnkd.in/gTnfrY_m #PhysicalTherapy #ResidencyEducation #OrthoPT

📣 Calling All Physical Therapists! Register Now for our FREE Virtual Continuing Education Event. David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS, will be presenting, "Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation Pearls: Supporting Your Patients from Diagnosis through Treatment". During this interactive session, we'll discuss the latest evidence-based assessment and management strategies for common ankle and foot diagnoses, including Achilles tendinopathy, lateral ankle sprain, and plantar heel pain. You will learn: - Common risk factors and evidence-based rehabilitation programs for Achilles tendinopathy - Evidence-based treatment programs to address common impairments associated with ankle sprains - Manual therapy interventions for patients following ankle sprain - Effective and appropriate rehabilitation programs for plantar heel pain utilizing current evidence 🗓️ Save the Date: Wednesday, July 24th at 6:15 PM EST Hurry! Space is limited, so reserve your seat now by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/4f2GQ7g #ptcareers #physicaltherapycareers #unleashyourcareerpotential #ptfirst #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #joinourteam #whatsnextinyourcareer #baystatept #mvptphysicaltherapy #continuingeducation #keeplearning #keepgrowing

What does a Voice CF’s life look like when they AREN’T in an academic voice center? Follow me around for a peek into my Friday! If you are looking into applying for Voice Center CFs, my day may look a little different than yours, that’s because: -I am the only full time SLP at my clinic, so my supervisor is not always on site, this is different than most voice center CFs. -My laryngologist’s clinic days include both voice patients and general ENT patients, so I have slots throughout the day where I go and consult. This is different than some voice centers, where the SLP is helping assess and sometimes performing stroboscopy all day! Other than the fact that I’d like to be performing more stroboscopy than I’m currently able to, I have no preference one way or the other in terms of scheduling. All of this depends on the model that your laryngologist chooses to follow. • Disclaimer: My content is not intended to be a substitute for the medical advice of a health professional. This content should not be used or the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. If you have questions or concerns regarding your health, please see your doctor or other healthcare provider. • Follow me on Instagram for glimpses into my life as a I grow as a Voice SLP! @slprano • #voiceSLP #voiceCF #vocalhealth

📣 Calling All Physical Therapists! Register Now for our FREE Virtual Continuing Education Event. David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS, will be presenting, "Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation Pearls: Supporting Your Patients from Diagnosis through Treatment". During this interactive session, we'll discuss the latest evidence-based assessment and management strategies for common ankle and foot diagnoses, including Achilles tendinopathy, lateral ankle sprain, and plantar heel pain. You will learn: - Common risk factors and evidence-based rehabilitation programs for Achilles tendinopathy - Evidence-based treatment programs to address common impairments associated with ankle sprains - Manual therapy interventions for patients following ankle sprain - Effective and appropriate rehabilitation programs for plantar heel pain utilizing current evidence 🗓️ Save the Date: Wednesday, July 24th at 6:15 PM EST Hurry! Space is limited, so reserve your seat now by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/4f2GQ7g #ptcareers #physicaltherapycareers #unleashyourcareerpotential #ptfirst #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #joinourteam #whatsnextinyourcareer #baystatept #mvptphysicaltherapy #continuingeducation #keeplearning #keepgrowing

Places still available for tonight's Online Peer Review – C-108058 Let’s Talk About Myopia Management • Monday 10 June, 7-8:30pm • 3 interactive CPD points This peer review presents three patients each of whom have myopia. You will be asked to consider with your peers your awareness of evidence-based approaches to support each patient and how this should be communicated. https://buff.ly/4e9gal3 Target Groups – dispensing opticians and optometrists Learning Domains – communication and clinical practice

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the participation of professionals in simulation-based training and an increase in the rate of vaginal deliveries.   Further information at https://lnkd.in/d6wCyaCC   #visualabstract #journaleinstein #publishedineinstein #simulationtraining #obstetricdelivery #cesareansection #obstetricpractice #obstetriccare