Wednesday, October 23^rd

*Schedule Subject to Change

Pre-Conference Sessions - In Person
Motivational Interviewing: Creating Behavior Change in Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems - In-Person Pre-Conference Session
Presenter: John Seivert

The Biggest Conundrum in Applying Thrust Techniques: Managing Force and Leverage and Matching Technique to Patient Size - In Person Pre-Conference Session
Presenters: Bill O'Grady, Louie Puentedura, Stacy Soappman, Valerie Coolman

You Need to Calm Down: Swiftly Incorporating Minimal Leverage HVLA Techniques into Treatment to Optimize Patient and Therapist Comfort - In-Person Pre-Conference Session
Presenters: Abe Shamma, Marwan Kublawi, Ashley Taylor, Ed Schiavone

Thursday, October 24^th

Pre-Conference Sessions - In Person
The Shoulder: Theory & Practice - In Person Pre-Conference Session
Presenter: Jeremy Lewis

Mentoring for Mastery: Cultivating Master Adaptive Physical Therapists - In Person Pre-Conference Session
Presenters: Terrence McGee, William Seymour, Gerard Smith

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Manual Therapy Skill Acquisition Based on Causative Differentiation with Focus on Axial and Extremity Manipulative, Soft Tissue and Training Strategies, with Consideration for Pain Phenotypes - In-Person Pre-Conference Session
Presenters: Alec Kay, Jim Rivard

Friday, October 25^th

Roger Chou Distinguished Lecturer Presentation - LIVE STREAMED for Virtual Attendees

Saturday, October 26^th

Breakout Session 1
Master Clinician Session (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): TBA

From 1962 to 2024: How Graded Oscillatory Movements Meshes with Modern Pain Neurophysiology (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Alex Bengtsson, Carol Courtney

The ‘Toe’tal Function of the Foot: Applications for Manual Therapy and Exercise (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): David Kempfert, Catherine Patla, Amanda Grant

Starting with the End in Mind: Preparing Educators to Teach Manual Therapy Part I - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): John Heick, Mary Beth Geiser, Nicole Windsor, Christina Cuka, Dustin Barrett

Patient Expectations and Treatment Outcomes:  Why You Should Care - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Amy McDevitt, Paul Mintken

Pain Phenotyping and Intervention Classification for the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist: A Clinical Perspective - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Liam Globensky, Amber Custodi, Logan Rodgers, Rachel Felicione

Red Flags & Shoulder Pain - An Updated Clinical Reasoning Model to Guide Action - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Mark Shepherd

Research Breakout Session 1 - In-Person Research Breakout Session

Show Me What You’ve Got: Development of Competency-Based Learning Standards in Manual Therapy Fellowship Education - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Damian Keter, Megan Donaldson, Elaine Lonnemann

Unscrambling GTPS: More Than Just a Bunch of Letters - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Lara Baum, Mary Beth Geiser, Kelli Baggett

Blending Pain Science and Manual Therapy for the Challenging Patient - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Adriaan Louw, Louie Puentedura

Master Clinician Session (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): TBA

From 1962 to 2024: How Graded Oscillatory Movements Meshes with Modern Pain Neurophysiology (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Alex Bengtsson, Carol Courtney

The ‘Toe’tal Function of the Foot: Applications for Manual Therapy and Exercise (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): David Kempfert, Catherine Patla, Amanda Grant

Making it Stick: Preparing Educators to Teach Manual Therapy Part II - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): John Heick,  Jake Awruch, Nicole Windsor, Christina Cuka, Dustin Barrett

Evidence, Influence, or Ignorance: Navigating Physiotherapy Content on Social Media Platforms - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s):  Damian Keter, Chad Cook, Megan Donaldson

Blending Pain Science and Manual Therapy for the Challenging Patient - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Adriaan Louw, Louie Puentedura

From Passive Bystander to Active Collaborator: Harnessing the Power of Patient Expertise Throughout Your Clinical Exam - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Andrew Golden, Nate Parsons

Research Breakout Session 2 - In-Person Research Breakout Session

Strategic Dry Needling with Attention to Mechanism-Based Pain Classifications - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Keri Maywort

Whiplash Associated Disorders, PTSD and Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Adriaan Louw, Louie Puentedura

The Technology-Enhanced Physical Therapist: Artificial Intelligence and PT through the lens of Health Justice - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Eric Robertson, Moyo Tillery

Breakout Session 3
“Let’s Get It On” With the Principles of Pleasure and Management for the OMPT (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Helene Bengtsson, Ryan Vickers, Bryan Tachibana

The Use of Sensor Technology in Teaching Manual Therapy Techniques (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Eric Shamus, Arie van Duijn

Manual Therapy in the Role of Concussion Treatment (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Rachel Hunt, Michael Maninang

Clinical Correlates: Manual Assessment and Imaging of the Spine - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Charles Hazle, Robert Boyles

Physical Therapy in the Age of Ozempic: The Vital Role of PT in Combating Sarcopenia in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes on GLP-1 Agonists - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s):  Christine Schauerte

Nutritional Insights: Nourishing Solutions for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Kunal Bhanot, Navpreet Kaur

Show Me What You’ve Got: Development of Competency-Based Learning Standards in Manual Therapy Fellowship Education - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Damian Keter, Megan Donaldson, Elaine Lonnemann

Research Breakout Session 3 - In-Person Research Breakout Session

Starting with the End in Mind: Preparing Educators to Teach Manual Therapy Part I  - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): John Heick, Mary Beth Geiser, Nicole Windsor, Christina Cuka, Dustin Barrett

Manual Therapy Explored: Navigating Controversies, Merit and Mechanisms  - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Amy McDevitt, Chad Cook, Megan Donaldson, Cheryl Sparks

Differential Diagnosis and Screening for Medical Referral: The “Do Not Want to Miss List” of Serious Medical Conditions” - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Michael Ross, Bill Boissonnault

 “Let’s Get It On” With the Principles of Pleasure and Management for the OMPT (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Helene Bengtsson, Ryan Vickers, Bryan Tachibana

The Use of Sensor Technology in Teaching Manual Therapy Techniques (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Eric Shamus, Arie van Duijn

Manual Therapy in the Role of Concussion Treatment (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Rachel Hunt, Michael Maninang

The Technology-Enhanced Physical Therapist: Artificial Intelligence and PT through the lens of Health Justice - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Eric Robertson, Moyo Tillery

Sound Insights: Ultrasound-Informed Manual Therapy Techniques - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s):  Shawn Stoute, Jon Umlauf

Unscrambling GTPS: More Than Just a Bunch of Letters - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Lara Baum, Mary Beth Geiser, Kelli Baggett

The Power of Touch: Tactile Cues to Improve Recovery Performance and Outcomes in the Orthopaedic Setting - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Laura Siviter, Mauricio Elizondo

Research Breakout Session 4 - In-Person Research Breakout Session

Making it Stick: Preparing Educators to Teach Manual Therapy Part II  - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): John Heick, Jake Awruch, Nicole Windsor, Christina Cuka, Dustin Barrett

Joint Mobilization and Manipulation for the Pediatric Athlete Guided by the PUMT (Pediatric Utilization of Manual Therapy) Decision Tool - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Virginia Henderson, Jean-Michele Brismee

Sunday, October 27^th

Breakout Session 5
PT Below the Belt: Orthopedic Approaches to Male Pelvic and Testicular Pain (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Kelli Wilson, Adrienne McAuley

Is the Joint Mobility Really Hypomobile? A Clinical Conundrum for OMPT (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Laura Siviter, Catherine Patla, Amanda Grant

An OMPT Approach to Assessing and Treating the Midfoot (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Jonathan Bray, Pieter Kroon, Moyo Tillery, Lauren Waling, Ernest Santoro III

Strategic Dry Needling with Attention to Mechanism-Based Pain Classifications - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Keri Maywort

Whiplash Associated Disorders, PTSD and Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Adriaan Louw, Louie Puentedura

Patient Expectations and Treatment Outcomes: Why You Should Care - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Amy McDevitt, Paul Mintken

Clinical Correlates: Manual Assessment and Imaging of the Spine - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Charles Hazle, Robert Boyles

Breakout Session 6
PT Below the Belt: Orthopedic Approaches to Male Pelvic and Testicular Pain (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Kelli Wilson, Adrienne McAuley

Is the Joint Mobility Really Hypomobile? A Clinical Conundrum for OMPT (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Laura Siviter, Catherine Patla, Amanda Grant

An OMPT Approach to Assessing and Treating the Midfoot (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Jonathan Bray, Pieter Kroon, Moyo Tillery, Lauren Waling, Ernest Santoro III

The 10 Principles of Effective Physical Therapy Mentorship: Translating Theory into Practice with Strategies from Mentors for Mentors - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Scott Siverling, Will Behrns, Matthew Pugliese, Leigh-Ann Bramble

Defining Contemporary Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: A Panel Discussion  - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Elaine Lonnemann, Jason Silvernail, Gail Deyle, Julie Fritz, Chad Cook

Pain Phenotyping and Intervention Classification for the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist: A Clinical Perspective  - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Liam Globensky, Amber Custodi, Logan Rodgers, Rachel Felicione

Nutritional Insights: Nourishing Solutions for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Kunal Bhanot, Navpreet Kaur

Breakout Session 7
Cervical Manipulations: Technique Mastery and Clinical Application (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Lane, Michelle Tanner

Screening and Examination of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System in Orthopedic Practice: The Must Have Knowledge Kit (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Craig Hensley, Richard Severin, Jennifer Ryan

The Missing Link Part 1: Top-Down Approaches to Maximizing Gait & The Missing Link Part 2: Bottom-Up Approaches to Maximizing Gait (Part 1)  - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Kelli Baggett, Lara Baum, Mary Beth Geiser

Manual Therapy Explored: Navigating Controversies, Merit and Mechanisms  - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Amy McDevitt, Chad Cook, Megan Donaldson, Cheryl Sparks

Unfreezing the Shoulder? Do the Current Clinical Practice Guidelines Support the Use of Manual Therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis? - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Derek Charles

Red Flags & Shoulder Pain - An Updated Clinical Reasoning Model to Guide Action - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Mark Shepherd

The 10 Principles of Effective Physical Therapy Mentorship: Translating Theory into Practice with Strategies from Mentors for Mentors - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Scott Siverling, Will Behrns, Matthew Pugliese, Leigh-Ann Bramble

Breakout Session 8
Cervical Manipulations: Technique Mastery and Clinical Application (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Lane, Michelle Tanner

Screening and Examination of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System in Orthopedic Practice: The Must Have Knowledge Kit (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Craig Hensley, Richard Severin, Jennifer Ryan

The Missing Link Part 1: Top-Down Approaches to Maximizing Gait & The Missing Link Part 2: Bottom-Up Approaches to Maximizing Gait (Part 2)  - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Kelli Baggett, Lara Baum, Mary Beth Geiser

Differential Diagnosis and Screening for Medical Referral: The “Do Not Want to Miss List” of Serious Medical Conditions” - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Michael Ross, Bill Boissonnault

Joint Mobilization and Manipulation for the Pediatric Athlete Guided by the PUMT (Pediatric Utilization of Manual Therapy) Decision Tool - In-Person Lecture Breakout Session
Presenter(s): Virginia Henderson, Jean-Michele Brismee

Physical Therapy in the Age of Ozempic: The Vital Role of PT in Combating Sarcopenia in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes on GLP-1 Agonists - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Christine Schauerte

Unfreezing the Shoulder? Do the Current Clinical Practice Guidelines Support the Use of Manual Therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis? - Pre-Recorded Virtual Lecture Session - Virtual Attendee Access
Presenter(s): Derek Charles