
The Hands On Hands Off Podcast from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists explores the debate at the heart of modern rehab: How much treatment should be hands-on… and how much should empower patients to move independently? Through conversations with leaders in manual therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, pain science, and rehabilitation, we break down: • clinical reasoning... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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This is a great podcast to keep clinicians interested and motivated in our outstanding profession of PT. It contains relevant talks that help to stimulate ideas when treating our difficult patients.
I've listened to every episode thus far and there's more than 60. Great to hear researchers experience and opinions.
They do a great job. I find the show to be interesting and informative.
Great guests and nice way to get a audio review of cases or studies while driving etc. Alternative to getting info when not able to read.
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The show explores the balance between hands-on treatment and empowering patients to move independently, with a focus on manual therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, pain science, and evidence-based practice. Conversations feature leaders and researchers who discuss clinical reasoning, patient education, exercise-based care, and staying current with evolving guidelines, often highlighting how to translate research into practical care and how to navigate tensions between tradition and new science. A standout quality is the recurring emphasis on clear communication, holistic care, and collaboration across disciplines to improve patient outcomes in musculoskeletal rehab.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. JOSPT Insights
2. Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)
3. The Ask Mike Reinold Show
4. Physio Network
5. Physio Edge podcast with David Pope
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1. Lee Marinko
2. Libby Burton
3. Clare Ardern
4. Mark Shepherd
5. Roger Kerry
6. Dr. Shane McClinton
7. Dr. Faith Stokes
8. Ron Shank
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