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Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)

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Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Low Back Pain
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Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
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Pelvic Health
Pain Management
Plantar Heel Pain
Person-Centered Care

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

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Latest Episodes

Physical therapy has been knocking on the primary care door for decades. But according to Chris Bise, the profession now has to answer a harder question: are we prepared to deliver what we are proposing?

In this episode, host Nick Rainey talks with ... more

In this episode, Antigone Vesci, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, FAAOMPT speaks with Filip Maric, PT, PhD and Emma Swardh, PT, PhD, as they introduce the field of environmental physiotherapy and invite clinicians to think beyond the walls of the clinic.

Rather t... more

In this episode, Seth Peterson talks with Josh Funk, founder of Rehab 2 Perform, about private practice ownership, business growth, staffing, reimbursement, clinical education, and the future of physical therapy.

Josh shares how his own rehab experi... more

In this episode, host Leda McDaniel speaks with Dr. Thomas Ibounig, shoulder and elbow surgeon at Helsinki University Hospital and researcher with the Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Orthopaedics.

Dr. Ibounig discusses his 2026 JAMA study, “Incide... more

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Chris Bise
Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Primary Care PT and the Hard Part That Comes Next with Chris Bise
Josh Funk
Founder of Rehab to Perform, private practice owner
Rehab to Perform
Episode: Josh Funk on Scaling Rehab 2 Perform and the Business Future of PT
Thomas Ibounig
Shoulder and elbow surgeon, Helsinki University Hospital; part-time researcher at the Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Orthopaedics
Helsinki University Hospital
Episode: Dr. Thomas Ibounig on Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities and Shoulder MRI
Tim Fearon
Expert in manual therapy and orthopedic physical therapy
Independent practitioner (based in Phoenix, previously practiced in Phoenix)
Episode: Tim Fearon on Exercise, Manual Therapy, and Patient Responsibility
Bremen Abuhl
PhD, DPT, first-contact physical therapy researcher and clinician
University of Jamestown, North Dakota
Episode: Should PTs Be the First Provider for Musculoskeletal Pain?
Dallas Ehrmantraut
PhD, DPT, clinician-researcher in first-contact PT, OCS
University of Jamestown, North Dakota
Episode: Should PTs Be the First Provider for Musculoskeletal Pain?
Jess Ellis
Professional in sports rehab and performance leadership; founder of Rehab Code and consultant for professional athletes
Rehab Code; Confirmed (medical management for pro athletes)
Episode: Jess Ellis on the Reality of Pro Sports PT, Clinical Honesty, and Pragmatic Practice
Matthew Smith
Instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Mapping the OMPT Education Continuum with Dr. Matthew Smith
Gwendolyn Jol
Emeritus professor in physiotherapy; specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist
University of Queensland
Episode: When Headache Starts in the Neck: Gwen Jull & Zhiqi Liang on Migraine, Cervicogenic Headache, and Clinical Reasoning

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Jimmy
Host of Hands On Hands Off podcast (multiple episodes)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Top Notch

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Daddy D-Dog
    United States5 years ago
  • I've listened to every episode thus far and there's more than 60. Great to hear researchers experience and opinions.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Nick Rainey
    6 years ago
  • physioPT

    They do a great job. I find the show to be interesting and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    physioPT
    Canada7 years ago
  • Thanks for the Podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I12climb
    United States8 years ago

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Thanks for the Podcast: Great guests and accessible case/study discussions while multitasking
physioPT: Content is interesting and informative for clinicians.
Top Notch: Clinicians stay engaged with practical, motivating content.

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Jess Ellis on the Reality of Pro Sports PT, Clinical Honesty, and Pragmatic Practice
Q: What are the challenges of returning pro athletes to play, and how do you manage expectations?
Return-to-play decisions hinge on biology and sport-specific demands; managing expectations requires clear prognosis, integrated communication with coaches, and balancing short-term needs with long-term health.
Jess Ellis on the Reality of Pro Sports PT, Clinical Honesty, and Pragmatic Practice
Q: How did fellowship influence your approach to patient care and decision making?
Fellowship, especially with Tim Fearon and peer video cases, sharpened deductive reasoning and reinforced patient-centric, test-retest approaches, shaping his clinical philosophy.
Jess Ellis on the Reality of Pro Sports PT, Clinical Honesty, and Pragmatic Practice
Q: What does a typical day look like for you now, given your varied roles?
He describes managing content creation, mentorship programs, and consulting while leveraging his years of hands-on experience with athletes, balancing front-line clinical work with strategic leadership and education.
When Headache Starts in the Neck: Gwen Jull & Zhiqi Liang on Migraine, Cervicogenic Headache, and Clinical Reasoning
Q: How should clinicians approach a patient with both migraine and neck pain to determine if the neck is the driver?
Clinicians should rely on a combination of patient history, careful non-provocative examination, and signs of comparable impairments across articular, muscular, and movement domains, rather than assuming the neck is the source based on pain reproduction alone.
When Headache Starts in the Neck: Gwen Jull & Zhiqi Liang on Migraine, Cervicogenic Headache, and Clinical Reasoning
Q: What are the key clinical shifts in thinking about neck pain and headaches over time?
The field moved from viewing neck pain as a straightforward cervical source to recognizing a broader, multifactorial picture that includes validated diagnostic criteria, movement and muscle impairments, and the role of central sensitization, while acknowledging that migraine and cervicogenic headache can overlap yet remain distinct.

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A thoughtful discussion space focused on orthopedic manual therapy and movement-based rehabilitation, with guests ranging from seasoned clinicians to researchers. Core themes include the balance between hands-on techniques and empowering patients to move and manage their own recovery, integration of exercise into care, clinical reasoning, and evolving educational models for OMPT. Episodes often tackle practical realities—from ethical considerations and fellowship training to the impact of digital tools and patient education—making it valuable for practitioners seeking to refine patient-centered care, stay evidence-informed, and navigate the business of modern PT. Noteworthy angles include critiques of traditional education, the role of dire... more

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1. Chris Bise
2. Josh Funk
3. Thomas Ibounig
4. Tim Fearon
5. Bremen Abuhl
6. Dallas Ehrmantraut
7. Jess Ellis
8. Matthew Smith

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