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
Shape-Up-My-Shoulder (SUMS) Rehabilitation Program - 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

PTI Talks - LIVE STREAMED for Virtual Attendees
Presenters: Moyo Tillery, Jeremy Lewis, and Nathan Hutting

Breakout Session 1
Master Clinician Session - A Biomechanical Screen of the Lower Half (Part 1) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Erl Pettman

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, Jake Awruch

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 - A Biomechanical Screen of the Lower Half (Part 2) - In-Person Clinical Breakout Session Labs
Presenter(s): Erl Pettman

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, Mary Beth Geiser

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 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, Jake Awruch

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 

 “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, Mary Beth Geiser

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, Alison Vargo

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, Alison Vargo

Physical Therapy in the Age of Ozempic: The Vital Role of PT in Combating Sarcopenia in Individuals 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