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American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists: The First Choice in Musculoskeletal Care

12/11/2025

1979 Original members of the Atlanta Back Clinic one of the first sub specialty clinics in Georgia started by Stanley Paris in 1975. From left to right Paul McAndrew, Barrett Dorko, Steve Kraus and Rich Nyberg.

12/10/2025

December means it's membership renewal time! Continue to support our shared mission of promoting Excellence in the specialty of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy.

12/09/2025

🌟 AAOMPT Member Spotlight: Brett Halpert, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT 🌟

During physical therapy school, Brett Halpert had the privilege of learning under Dr. Francis Jung, a Fellow of AAOMPT. Watching Dr. Jung deliver exceptional, evidence-informed, and compassionate care left a lasting impression—one that inspired Brett to pursue fellowship training and become an AAOMPT Fellow himself.

Today, Brett practices at Sparks Physical Therapy in Baltimore County, MD, where his fellowship training continues to shape his clinical excellence and professional growth.

“I maintain my AAOMPT membership each year to stay connected with a community of physical therapists who value lifelong learning and continued professional growth.”

Through his fellowship experience, Brett has strengthened his confidence in treating orthopedic conditions, refined his ability to collaborate across healthcare disciplines, and deepened his understanding of research and evidence-based practice.

He credits his involvement in AAOMPT with helping him not only develop advanced clinical reasoning but also build stronger relationships—both in and outside the clinic—by better validating others’ experiences, tailoring care to individual needs, and fostering empathy.

Since completing his fellowship, Brett has co-authored multiple research studies, further advancing his ability to translate evidence into meaningful clinical application.

👏 Join us in celebrating Brett’s dedication to excellence and lifelong learning in orthopaedic manual physical therapy!

📍 Sparks Physical Therapy | Baltimore County, MD

12/06/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 AAOMPT Innovation Award Recipient, Dr. Joseph Kucksdorf, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT. Dr. Kucksdorf spearheads the primary care model of care at Emplify Health by embedding physical therapists into the primary care clinic as first line providers. Concurrently, Joe leverages a partnership with the Bellin College Doctor of Science program to track outcomes at Emplify Health and produce meaningful outcomes research through the health system, recently surpassing 50 publications for the program.

12/05/2025

Free Webinar!
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12/04/2025

🌟 AAOMPT Member Spotlight: Patrick Pham, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT 🌟

After years of clinical practice and teaching family medicine residents in Cambodia, Patrick Pham returned to the U.S. ready to renew his PT license—and rediscover his passion for manual therapy.

While taking a lumbar manual therapy course with Rusty Smith, former Dean at the University of Lynchburg College of Health Sciences, Patrick was inspired by his instructor’s clinical reasoning, hands-on skills, and patient-centered approach. Over lunch at Chick-fil-A, Rusty encouraged Patrick to move to Jacksonville, FL, to pursue residency and fellowship training in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. Patrick packed his bags—and never looked back.

Today, Patrick lives and practices at Main Line Health just outside Philadelphia. As a dedicated AAOMPT Fellow, he continues to elevate the profession through research, mentorship, and collaboration.

“I choose to participate as an AAOMPT member every year because I’m looking to elevate the profession. I get to impact not only my esteemed colleagues but, more importantly, the patient. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve used the AAOMPT directory to connect friends and family with high-quality practitioners.”

Recently, Patrick and his research mentor Dr. Raine Osborne presented at the Education Leadership Conference, showcasing an innovative near-peer teaching model that connects DPT students and residents to strengthen diagnostic reasoning and bridge the PT education continuum.

👏 Join us in celebrating Patrick’s commitment to advancing excellence in orthopaedic manual physical therapy!

🔗 Connect with Patrick: linkedin.com/in/patrick-h-pham/

12/03/2025

On demand IFOMT webinar available now! During this 1 hour webinar you will Learn from Dr. Derek Clewley, of Duke University, about strategies to reduce burnout through professional development. https://ifompt.thinkific.com/courses/DerekClewley

12/02/2025

Please Consider the Foundation for OMPT this Giving Tuesday!
https://fompt.org/Foundation/Foundation/Donate_Today/Donate_Today.aspx?hkey=065c7368-9869-4caf-9228-dba5fe671631

11/30/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 John McMillan Mennell Service Award Recipient, Gail Deyle, PT, DSc, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.
Dr. Deyle is the embodiment of the clinician scientist who strives to continuously improve his own skills through education and training and defines clinical treatment strategies through high quality clinical trials published in leading journals. The impact Dr. Deyle has on our profession is tremendous through mentorship, service and education at every level.

11/29/2025

🌟 AAOMPT Member Spotlight: Dr. Trish Crane, DPT, MBA, DSc, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT, CLT 🌟

We’re honored to spotlight Dr. Trish Crane, an accomplished AAOMPT Fellow, educator, and clinician whose dedication to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care embodies the values of the Academy.

Dr. Crane has been an AAOMPT member for 12 years and continues to be inspired by the organization’s commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical outcomes, and efficiency of treatment. She values the resources, publications, podcasts, and professional network that AAOMPT provides to its members.

Based in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Crane serves as an Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University, where she teaches manual therapy interventions and challenges students to think critically. She also maintains clinical practice at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation, specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction—using manual therapy and regional interdependence principles to help patients achieve meaningful outcomes.

Her research focuses on verbal cues perceived to be effective during pelvic floor muscle training, with recent publications in JWPHPT, and an additional study in JMMT exploring characteristics of high-performing physical therapists managing cervical and lumbar conditions.

📍 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏫 Institution: Thomas Jefferson University
🏥 Clinic: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation
🔬 Research Interests: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, clinical reasoning, manual therapy outcomes
🔗 Connect with Dr. Crane:
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11/28/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Kaltenborn "Teach I Must Award" Recipient, Tim Flynn, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT.
Words can't describe the impact that Dr. Flynn has imparted on our profession. He embodies everything you could wish for in a teacher, mentor and leader.

11/25/2025

The U.S. Department of Education’s RISE Committee is proposing a new, much narrower definition of “professional degree” — one that currently excludes the DPT. This could cap federal student loans at $20,500/year and create major inequities in our healthcare workforce.
APTA is actively advocating to ensure the DPT is included, and AAOMPT stands fully behind these efforts. As OMPT clinicians, educators, Fellows, and students, your voice matters more than ever.
👉 Take action: Visit APTA’s Patient Action Center to contact your members of Congress.
👉 Stay informed: Review APTA’s Advocacy Network bulletin for full details.
👉 Spread the word: Share this with your colleagues and students.
This is a pivotal moment for our profession. Together, we can protect the future of PT education and the patients and communities we serve. 💪🩺

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