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Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) Exam DESCRIPTION: This oral practical examination allows the participant to demonstrate proficiency in clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis, including properly screening for serious pathology. Testing content will include assessment and management techniques including: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac scanning examinations, Cyriax’s STTT principles, localized spinal stability testing and appropriately graded mobilizations followed by neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercise techniques for all spinal involvement. Additionally, surface anatomy and deep friction massage techniques to localized structures may be assessed, as well as peripheral joint stability and specific graded mobilizations and manipulations followed with the proper instruction of neuromuscular and therapeutic exercise prescription. Course Number: PTH 845 CEU’S: 0 Credits Format: 1 review day prior to 1 day on-site Spinal Manipulative Therapist (SMT) Exam & Clinical Defense DESCRIPTION: This oral practical examination allows the participant to demonstrate proficiency in clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis, including properly screening for serious pathology. examination will focus on clinical reasoning and the quadrant inter-relationships. Testing content will include mobilization/ manipulation (thrust) to joint and soft tissue techniques to all parts of appendicular/extremity and axial/spinal skeleton, in addition to shoulder and pelvic girdles, as well as temporomandibular joint. The participant will defend each technique in terms of safety, specificity and grade and will articulate to the panel the neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises utilized to enhance the patient’s prognosis. CEU’S: 0 Credits Format: 1 review day prior to 1 day on-site Contact us Book Exam

Laurie McLaughlin Specialty Course Faculty Laurie McLaughlin, DScPT, FCAMPT, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University and received her Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association with distinction. She was a chief examiner for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association before completing a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy at Andrews University in Michigan. She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. Laurie has specialized in orthopaedic physiotherapy for over 30 years working in multidisciplinary environments as well as in private practice. She develops and teaches continuing education courses nationally and internationally for health professionals on a variety of topics including Spinal Manipulation, Breathing Evaluation and Management, Myofascial Management, Advanced Clinical Reasoning, and a Lumbar Spine Masterclass. She has written several book chapters as well as presented at scientific conferences and published in peer reviewed journals. Laurie is also a member of the Canadian Spine Society, a group made up of predominantly spine surgeons and has presented several times at their annual national meetings on the spinal triage program she codeveloped with Dr Dunlop, a spine surgeon.

Dry Needling Dry Needling - Level 1 - Nelson Min Format: 3-day tract: 27 hours in person 2-day tract: 17 hours in person Upon completion of the Aspire Dry Needling Coursework (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and successful passing of a practical examination during the DN3 course, you will earn “Certified Dry Needling Specialist” or CDNS. The practical exam during the DN3 course will include coursework from all three course levels. Overview This is an introductory dry needling course for the muscles of the lumbar spine and lower quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and pathology in the use and treatment of dry needling. This course will also expose you to the Aspire system to evaluate and determine the pain generator and motion restrictor to use dry needling as efficiently as possible. Safety and clinical application are prioritized with ample lab time to build your skills to prepare you safe application in the clinic. Topics such as electrical stimulation, dosage, acute and chronic pain as well as post treatment care will also be discussed. No prior course work is required but you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements. REGISTER Athletic Training Dry Needling - Nelson Min Format: 2-day tract: 18 hours in person ATDN is approved by the Board of Certification to provide continuing education to athletic trainers. BOC Approved Provider number is P12194 Overview This is an introductory dry needling course for the muscles of the pelvis and lower quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics and pathology in the use and treatment of dry needling. Safety and clinical application are prioritized with ample lab time to build your skills to prepare you for safe application in the clinic. Topics such as electrical stimulation, dosage, acute and chronic pain as well as post treatment care will also be discussed. Pre and post testing will also be taught to maximize the efficiency of treatment when using dry needling. Palpation for the muscles of the lower quarter will also be reviewed and rehab strategies for impairments of the lower quarter will be discussed. No prior course work is required but you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements. REGISTER Dry Needling Level 2: Cervical Spine and Upper Quarter - Nelson Min CEU's/Format: 3-day tract: 27 hours in person 2-day tract: 17 hours in person Upon completion of the Aspire Dry Needling Coursework (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and successful passing of a practical examination during the DN3 course, you will earn “Certified Dry Needling Specialist” or CDNS. The practical exam during the DN3 course will include coursework from all three course levels. Overview This is an intermediate dry needling course for the muscles of the cervical spine and upper quarter. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics, and pathology of the upper quadrant in the clinical application of dry needling. This course will build upon the foundation learned in Dry Needling Level 1 and add new techniques necessary for the increased complexity when dealing with the cervical spine, lung field, and TMJ. To promote safety and clinical application, this course is taught by full-time clinicians to maximize outcomes for real-time clinic scenarios. Ample lab time is still a major part of this course as it was in Aspire DN1. Completion of Aspire Dry Needling 1, or equivalent, is required to attend this course. Please note that you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements to use this technique. REGISTER Dry Needling Level 3: Thoracic Spine & Advanced Techniques - Nelson Min CEU's/Format: 3-day tract: 27 hours in person 2-day tract: 17 hours in person Upon completion of the Aspire Dry Needling Coursework (DN1, DN2, and DN3) and successful passing of a practical examination during the DN3 course, you will earn “Certified Dry Needling Specialist” or CDNS. The practical exam during the DN3 course will include coursework from all three course levels. Overview This is an advanced dry needling course for the thoracic spine, CV spine, TL junction, and advanced techniques. This course is based on the foundational knowledge of anatomy, neurology, biomechanics, and pathology. This course will build upon the foundation learned in Dry Needling Level 1 and Level 2 adding new techniques necessary for the increased complexity when dealing with the muscles over the thorax, CV junction, and TL junction. To promote safety and clinical application, this course is taught by full-time clinicians to maximize outcomes for real-time clinic scenarios. Ample lab time is still a major part of this course as it was in prior Aspire dry needling courses. This 3-day course will continue with the concepts from the Aspire COMT coursework to apply musculoskeletal assessment, examination, and clinical reasoning to differentially diagnose and prepare you to incorporate dry needling in the clinical setting. Please see the course description for the COMT courses for more information. Completion of Aspire Dry Needling 1 and 2, or their equivalent, is required to attend this course. Please note that you are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements to use this technique. REGISTER

< Back Physical Therapist Float - $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Tacoma, WA, USA Job Type : Full Time - Salary https://www.osstherapy.com/ Job Details: $8,000 Pay Differential for Physical Therapist Floats! Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Physical Therapist Float. The physical therapist float functions as a staff physical therapist and has the same job responsibilities as a staff physical therapist, with the addition of the following responsibilities due the unique roll of a float. Provides staff physical therapy services at any/all of the OSS clinic locations. Routinely travels to all OSS locations, sometimes traveling between clinics in the same work day. Works cooperatively and communicates regularly with a representative of the corporate office to establish a work schedule; which is varied and changes frequently. Ensuring accurate scheduling is essential in this role. Treatment is 1-on-1 on a 40 minute schedule. At OSS, we treat one patient at a time, all the time. We do not double book appointments and we do not use aides to treat patients. The patients are our priority and our one-on-one approach gives our therapists the best chance to get them well. Our priorities are also reflected in our exceptional learning environment. Our mentorship, residency and other continuing education opportunities set us apart. Finally, let's not forget the quality of our work environment. Our clinics are fun; full of supportive colleagues who all share an interest in creating the best possible place to work. If this is the kind of workplace you have been looking for, we want to hear from you. Minimum Qualifications: 1.Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 2.Current State Physical Therapist License (or license applicant status) 3.Current State driver's license and access to daily use of an insured reliable vehicle or an alternate ability to travel as required. OSS002 View other Jobs Apply Now

COMT - 1 COMT CERTIFICATION COMT-1 Lumbar Gateway To Musculoskeletal Therapy Course Number: PTH 841 Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for Gateway Lumbar and Gateway Cervical together=42 hours Overview This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis through formulating illness scripts based upon a thorough subjective history and a hands-on musculoskeletal assessment of the lumbar spine. This course is designed to equip the clinician with the proper subjective and objective evaluation to determine the appropriateness of physical therapy, recognize the need for a referral for signs and symptoms of serious pathology and generate a provisional differential diagnosis of lumbar spinal dysfunction. Pain science, including acute and chronic nociceptive mechanisms are discussed and applied through clinical scenarios. Furthermore, intervention techniques and management of common spinal pathologies are demonstrated, including soft tissue techniques and joint articulation techniques. Neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises are introduced to reinforce each manual treatment. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions. REGISTER COMT - 2 COMT-2 Cervical Gateway To Musculoskeletal Therapy Course Number: PTH 841 Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for Gateway Lumbar and Gateway Cervical together=42 hours Overview This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis through formulating illness scripts based upon a thorough subjective history and a hands-on musculoskeletal assessment of the lumbar and cervical spines. This course is designed to equip the clinician with the proper subjective and objective evaluation to determine the appropriateness of physical therapy, recognize the need for a referral for signs and symptoms of serious pathology and generate a provisional differential diagnosis of lumbar and cervical spinal dysfunction. Pain science, including acute and chronic nociceptive mechanisms are discussed and applied through clinical scenarios. Furthermore, intervention techniques and management of common spinal pathologies are demonstrated, including soft tissue techniques and joint articulation techniques. Neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises are introduced to reinforce each manual treatment. Dr. James Cyriax principles are presented, including the application of the selective tissue tensioning examination. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions. REGISTER COMT-3 Upper Extremity Evaluation And Management Course Number: PTH 842 Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for both Upper Extremity Assessment, Management & Manipulation and Cervico-Thoracic Spine Assessment and Management together Overview Upper Extremity: This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a hands-on musculoskeletal assessment of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, while focusing heavily on biomechanics, introduced by Michael MacConnail and functional anatomy. Based on the recognition of signs and symptoms of upper extremity pathology, the participant will formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology, which may mimic upper extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management including joint articulation stability and mobility techniques, including manipulation, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions. REGISTER COMT-4 Cervico-Thoracic Evaluation And Management Course Number: PTH 842 Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for both Upper Extremity Assessment, Management & Manipulation and Cervico-Thoracic Spine Assessment and Management together. Overview This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment and examination skills of the lower thoracic and cervical spines utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. This course analyzes the importance of safely assessing and treating the cervical and thoracic spine by discussing various clinical scenarios which require immediate clinical reasoning and differential diagnostic skills, in order to act efficiently. This course will solidify the importance of a thorough subjective examination and specific objective assessment in order for the participant to formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills of the cervical and upper thoracic spine utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management including joint articulation stability and mobility techniques, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions. REGISTER COMT-5 Lumbo-Pelvic Evaluation And Management Course Number: PTH 843 Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for both Lower Extremity Assessment, Management & Manipulation and Lumbar Spine Assessment and Management together. Overview This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment and examination skills of the lower thoracic and lumbar spines utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. This course will solidify the importance of a thorough subjective examination and specific objective assessment in order for the participant to formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills of the lumbar and lower thoracic spine utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management. The course will introduce lumbar spine locking techniques in order to navigate complex lumbar pathologies. This course will demonstrate specific lumbopelvic stabilization and graded mobilization techniques, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques. Courses can be taken in any order as each course covers different bodily regions. REGISTER COMT-6 Lower Extremity Evaluation And Management Course Number: PTH 843 Credits / CEU's: 1.5 credits / 2.1 CEU’s Format: 1 day online (7 hours) with 2 assessments + 2 days onsite (14 hours)= 21 hours Accelerated Format Option: Andrews University: 4 days back to back. Sun-Wed. Register for both Lower Extremity Assessment, Management & Manipulation and Lumbar Spine Assessment and Management together. Overview Lower Extremity: This lab intensive course applies clinical reasoning and a comprehensive biomechanical musculoskeletal assessment and examination skills of the hip, knee, ankle and subtalar joint utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting. Based on the recognition of signs and symptoms of lower extremity pathology, the participant will formulate a provisional differential diagnosis while demonstrating how to rule out serious pathology, which may mimic lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Additionally, the participants will demonstrate appropriate treatment and management skills utilized by the physical therapist in the clinical setting management including joint articulation stability and mobility techniques, including manipulation, as well as neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercises to reinforce all manual therapy techniques. REGISTER Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) Exam Course Number: PTH 845 Credits / CEU's: 0 Credits Format: 1 review day prior to 1 day on-site Description: This oral practical examination allows the participant to demonstrate proficiency in clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis, including properly screening for serious pathology. Testing content will include assessment and management techniques including: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacroiliac scanning examinations, Cyriax’s STTT principles, localized spinal stability testing and appropriately graded mobilizations followed by neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercise techniques for all spinal involvement. Additionally, surface anatomy and deep friction massage techniques to localized structures may be assessed, as well as peripheral joint stability and specific graded mobilizations and manipulations followed with the proper instruction of neuromuscular and therapeutic exercise prescription. REGISTER

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CURRICULUM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW: ASPIRE OMT Fellowship is a three year clinical fellowship program taught by well-recognizable and experienced faculty within the OMT profession. Many of our faculty have taught in both a Fellowship Program and university program and have experience in teaching, mentoring, and guest lecturing internationally. MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of ASPIRE OMT Institute is to empower physical therapists through clinical reasoning, biomechanical assessments and specific techniques to treat each patient as a whole while at the same time conducting ourselves with empathy, compassion, and respect. To support the Institute, the fellowship program is committed to creating mastery-level physical therapists and mentored leaders within OMT who can effectively manage highly complex patients by emphasizing an eclectic, quadrant-based approach toward treating the whole person and integrating clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and evidence-informed evaluation and management for neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions. Aspire OMT is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Education (ACOMPTE) as a Fellowship Program for physical therapists in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. APPLY TODAY WHY ASPIRE OMT Through completion of the ASPIRE OMT Fellowship, the fellow-in-training will . . . . Demonstrate critical thinking and evidence informed practice for the management of patients with pain and neuromuscular impairments; Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, behavior science, and biomechanics to evaluate, tree, modify and progress treatment and management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions; Apply advanced clinical reasoning throughout the assessment and management in OMPT to appropriately manage complex patients with neuromusculoskeletal impairments; Demonstrate advanced communication skills with clients and/or professional colleagues, including: effective use of active listening skills, questioning strategies, interpersonal skills and other verbal/non-verbal communication skills when providing safe and effective OMPT patient centered care; Demonstrate an advanced level of practical skills utilizing precision and specificity of techniques, enabling effective assessment and management to enable safe and effective practice within orthopaedic manual therapy; Demonstrate continued clinical expertise and leadership in OMT and commitment to the professional development within orthopaedic manual therapy; Demonstrate an understanding and application of the process of research within orthopaedic manual therapy. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A physical therapist in good standing with a physical therapy license to practice in the US. A minimum of one year (2000 hours) of orthopaedic physical therapy clinical experience. Demonstrate proof of individual personal malpractice/liability insurance coverage with a professional consulting liability rider. A successful interview with Aspire OMT's Advisory Board, which is scheduled after the application is received. As well as one of the following: Option 1: The candidate will have successfully passed all of ASPIRE OMT’s COMT level courses, or equivalent courses (including post-course exams and the oral comprehensive exam); or Option 2: The candidate will have passed 5 out of 6 of ASPIRE OMT’s COMT courses and will submit a structured timeline and plan to complete the final ASPIRE OMT, COMT level course, or equivalent course (including post-course tests and oral comprehensive exam) within 12 months of admission into the ASPIRE OMT Fellowship; or Option 3: The candidate has graduated from an ABPTRFE-accredited orthopaedic or sports residency program and has successfully completed an entrance examination. The entrance examination consists of 6 written tests associated with each of ASPIRE OMT's 6 COMT courses and the comprehensive oral COMT practical examination; or Option 4: The candidate is an ABPTS board certified specialist in either orthopaedics or sports and has successfully completed an entrance examination. The entrance examination consists of 6 written tests associated with each of ASPIRE OMT’s 6 COMT courses and the comprehensive oral COMT practical examination. PROGRAM DESIGN & CURRICULUM ASPIRE OMT Fellowship will utilize a hybrid approach where clinical and academic curricular activities are performed in-person as well as virtual (synchronous & asynchronous). Program Requirements: Complete a minimum of 1,311 total program hours 299 theoretical educational hours 162 practical educational hours 850 patient-care clinic hours inclusive of 150 hours of 1:1 mentoring throughout the program At least 75 of the 150 mentoring hours must be in-person (1:1) The participant is the primary patient/client care provider for 75 of the minimum 150 mentoring hours. The remaining mentoring hours may occur in person or using synchronous or asynchronous methodologies. Total Aspire Fellowship Program Hours (1,311) 461 Hours - Educational Curriculum The Cost of the Aspire Fellowship Program is $8300. This does not include travel, exams, and the cost of the 150 hours of 1:1 mentoring. The cost of the mentoring will be between the mentor and mentee. APPLY TODAY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)? "Fellow" status in the AAOMPT is both a membership classification and a professional credential. As a professional credential, a "Fellow" in AAOMPT is international recognition of competence and expertise in the practice of orthopaedic manual physical therapy by a physical therapist licensed in the USA. To achieve the Fellow credential, a physical therapist must complete a credentialed fellowship program in orthopaedic manual physical therapy or demonstrate the equivalent level of competence by successfully passing a portfolio review process for fellowship renewal. The "Fellow" is a physical therapist who has demonstrated advanced clinical, analytical, and hands-on skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal (orthopaedic) disorders. Fellows serve their patients and the public by demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, education, and research. For more information on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists visit their website at www.aaompt.org. How many hours are spent in guided clinical mentoring? Our Fellows in Training (FiTs) complete 150 hours of one-on-one clinical mentoring with an AAOMPT fellow. ASPIRE OMT offers over 30 Clinical Fellowship Instructors (CFI’s) who all possess the FAAOMPT status, as well as demonstrated proficiency in effective leadership and mentoring in order to provide our FITs with meaningful mentorship experiences. Mentors must be FAAOMPTs and be licensed in the USA, and we must establish a clinic agreement with them prior to onsite mentorship. Clinical supervision is defined as on-site, one-on-one instructor supervision of the Fellow in training while actively engaged in patient/client management. The Fellow in training must serve as the primary clinician responsible for the patient’s care for a minimum of 75 of the 150 hours. The remaining hours may be devoted to the observation of the instructor providing care to the instructor’s patient(s) and/or discussion with the instructor on patient/client management. It is the responsibility of the Fellows in training to arrange state licensure, travel, accommodations, etc., when engaged in practice at these facilities. Each CFI is trained by ASPIRE OMT’s senior faculty in effective mentorship techniques and strategies and is evaluated regularly and acts as an independent contractor to the FITs. The reimbursement for guided 1:1 mentorship is between the FITs and CFIs and does not include ASPIRE OMT. Is the Fellowship Accredited? Yes! Aspire OMT is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Education (ACOMPTE) as a Fellowship Program for physical therapists in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. START AN APPLICATION We are accepting Fellowship applications on a rolling basis. CONTACT US FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS Please email fellowship@aspireomt.com to learn more! Program Outcomes

ASPIRE OMT A Teaching Institute for Orthopedic Manual Therapists FIND A COURSE AAOMPT PPT White Paper WHO WE ARE ABOUT US ASPIRE OMT is a post-professional planned learning experience that focuses on evidence based clinical practice, mentorship, and education. In the ASPIRE system, clinical reasoning and biomechanics are given a strong emphasis. The institute is formatted to allow flexibility for professionals to advance at their own pace as time, finances, and experience allows. The structured programing is designed to take clinicians from new graduates to skilled professional, with a steady progression of skills. LEARN MORE FIND A COURSE OUR COURSES & PROGRAMS Empowering Physical Therapists With The Highest Level Of Manual Therapy Education And Mentorship CEU Courses Each Aspire Course is 3 days. (2 days onsite, and 1 day online). Earn 21 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) on each course. There are Sabbath Friendly Courses Available. LEARN MORE COMT Courses The Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) consists of 6 courses followed by an oral examination. These course include Cervical and Lumbar Gateway to Musculoskeletal Therapy, Cervical-Thoracic and Lumbar Assessment and Management, and Upper and Lower Quadrant Assessment and Management. LEARN MORE SMT Courses The Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) consists of 5 courses followed by an oral examination. These courses include Integrated Assessment and Management of the Thorax, Upper Quadrant, and Lower Quadrant, Segmental Spinal Manipulation, and Clinical Reasoning. The COMT is as precursor to the SMT. LEARN MORE Clinical Fellowship Program We also plan to partner with Andrews University to offer a fellowship program starting in the fall of 2021. This will include our core classes and exams, specialty class options, 150 hours of clinical mentoring, case studies, and a fellowship project. Stayed tuned for more information. LEARN MORE Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy ASPIRE is proud to collaborate with Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI to offer an accelerated format of their courses as a part of the curriculum for post-professional graduate students to earn a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy(DScPT). LEARN MORE Membership Program The ASPIRE Membership Program is a paid monthly subscription which gives the participants access to current, innovative, and specialized educational content related to Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy which is consistent with the values, standards and mission of ASPIRE. LEARN MORE " Your talent is a gift from God. What you do with it is your gift back to God". -Leo Buscaglia. MEET OUR TEAM Dr. Valerie Coolman Faculty & Clinical Instructor Fellowship Director Dr. Erl Pettman Founder & Senior Faculty Dr. Stacy Soappman Faculty & Clinical Instructor SEE ALL MEMBERS Get Access to Exclusive Content BECOME A MEMBER I WANT TO BE MEMBER! TESTIMONIALS “I just graduated from DPT school, so I’m just trying to make my skills better and become a better physical therapist. Aspire courses are a wonderful resource and pathway to get there. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to be a practitioner at another level I highly recommend it!” -Yifan “Sara is very patient, encouraging and helpful. She is perfect for both the advanced, as well as those of us who have been out of school for many years!” -Stacie Chambliss “Aspire helped me start to think differently. To try to solve the real issues, instead of just treating the symptoms.” -Teresa SEE MORE TESTIMONIALS Anchor 1

SPECIALTY COURSES Manip Like A Girl: Work Smarter, Not Harder with Stacy Soappman Not just for girls, this course is for anyone who wants to learn how to treat patients larger than themselves. Have you learned manipulation skills in class but struggle to integrate it into your clinical practice? Do you avoid using these techniques on your patients because it hurts your hands? Do you have difficulty performing manual therapy techniques or manipulations on patients larger than yourself? If you want to learn how to handle patients larger than yourself and do it with more efficiency and effectiveness then this is the course for you. This course will emphasize ergonomically efficient manipulation techniques. We will teach you that speed and body mechanics, not size, dictate how well you can manipulate. CEU credits: 10 hours, 3 hours on-line, 7 hours in the classroom REGISTER Upper Extremity Manual Therapy for the Physical Therapist Assistant with Pam Kikillus This one-day course will provide instruction in hands on joint and soft tissue mobilization for the PTA on the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. The class with be largely hands-on laboratory experience with demonstration, practice, feedback and critical thinking for case scenarios. Discussion will be given to the dose of the intervention, expected response, modifications of the interventions, and complementary neuromuscular techniques for the manual therapy interventions. CEU Credits: 8 Hours REGISTER Lower Extremity Manual Therapy for the Physical Therapist Assistant with Pam Kikillus This one-day course will provide instruction in hands on joint and soft tissue mobilization for the PTA on the hip, knee, foot and ankle. The class with be largely hands-on laboratory experience with demonstration, practice, feedback and critical thinking for case scenarios. Discussion will be given to the dose of the intervention, expected response, modifications of the interventions, and complementary neuromuscular techniques for the manual therapy interventions. CEU Credits: 8 Hours REGISTER Two Truths and a Lie. Unpacking Cervicogenic Dizziness: Evaluation & Management with Chris Thurston Are you treating patients with neck pain? Chances are, they have suffered from cervicogenic dizziness. After pain, dizziness and unsteadiness are the most frequent complaints in those with persistent problems following a whiplash trauma, up to 70% reported. T his one day course is designed to bridge the gap amongst PT specialists in the management of patients with cervicogenic dizziness. Whether you specialize in the treatment of orthopedic, neurologic, concussion, or vestibular conditions, you will leave this course grounded in effectively identifying and treating patients with cervicogenic dizziness. This course is intended for physical therapists with experience managing patients with dizziness who wish to improve their skill in differential diagnosis, manual examination, and treatment of those patients whose dizziness has a cervicogenic element. CEU Credits: 8 Hours REGISTER Treatment of the Spine for PTAs with Pam Kikillus This course is designed for PTAs to enhance skills when treating patients with cervical, thoracic, or lumbosacral diagnoses. The course will review common spinal pathologies/injuries and typical patient presentations. The course will focus on safety with certain patient populations, and interventions specific to a spinal region. Interventions will include functional exercise, specific exercise, patient education, taping/bracing, passive range of motion, soft tissue mobilization, as well as clinical pearls. CEU credits: 14 hours REGISTER Hand Therapy for the non-CHT: Demystifying the Distal Upper Extremity with Pam Kikillus Do you think only CHTs can see patients with issues distal to the shoulder? Not true. This course will demystify the distal upper extremity. We will simplify the “when do I refer out” process and “when can I keep the patient on my schedule”. We will cover common pathologies, exam techniques, and special tests. What needs to be included in an examination for this patient? What safety concerns exist? Interventions will include over the counter bracing, taping, manual therapy, neurological re-education, functional exercises, and injury/pathology specific interventions. 1 day course CEU credits: 8 hours REGISTER Chronic Pain, Functional Medicine, and Concussion: Regional & Systemic Factors that Affect Pain Processing & Tissue Health with David Musnick This is a 2-day virtual course that explores all of the important regional and systemic factors that affect pain processing, tissue inflammation, and tissue health. The course will cover assessment and treatment of the following topics: Spinal cord factors in pain processing. Brain factors in pain processing including anxiety, stress, brain inflammation, neurotransmitters, and concussion. Dietary factors in MSK tissue health including anti-inflammatory diets, food choices for brain and tissue health. Sleep and insomnia: causes of increased pain and inflammation and how to improve sleep. Scar Dysfunction: diagnosis and treatment. Stress Management: basic techniques of stress management including breathing and tapping. Hormone issues affecting pain, muscles, and joints: menopause, adrenal dysfunction, and low testosterone. Concussion: a pathophysiology approach. Tendinopathy: pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Hypermobility, Ehlers Danlos: regional and systemic hypermobility management options. Cognitive impairment and its effect on pain and physical therapy. Osteoarthritis: pathophysiology and approaches to treatment. Modalities for MSK pain & scarring including: frequency specific microcurrent, laser, and PEMF. CEU credits: 15 hours 2 Day Virtual Course Sunday, February 25, 2024 & Sunday, March 3, 2024 REGISTER The Athlete's Arm with Pam Kikillus Do you have a rock climber on your schedule, but you have never been rock climbing yourself? What about a swimmer and you don’t know how to do the butterfly? We want you to be comfortable and competent in treating all athlete’s arms, even if you don't participate in that sport yourself. This course content includes upper extremity injuries, both traumatic and overuse in various sports/athletics. We will highlight common injuries and overuse conditions in the arm, from the shoulder to the fingers. We will cover both throwing sports and non-throwing sports, and not just the “overhead athlete”. We will look "up the chain" and see how the arm is influenced by not only the trunk but potentially the lower extremities. Material will be presented with lectures, discussions, demonstrations and lab activities. We will present mechanisms of injury, specific clinical exam components, and interventions. You will learn interventions such as specific exercises, functional activities, manual therapy, and taping. 1 day course CEU credits: 8 hours REGISTER

MENTORSHIP Aspire strongly appreciates the role of mentorship in clinical education. We want to provide our community with access to our clinical instructors who are partnering with us to continue to support you in your journey in manual therapy. Here is an opportunity to tap into the minds of manual therapy clinicians in the field. Join a zoom mentorship/study session and dive into the topics in which you would like to dig deeper. Review course material, listen to case studies, and ask questions. Enjoy a review session to help you prepare for your oral COMT and SMT exams. Get to know our clinical fellowship instructors and make connections with fellow Aspire community members. Sign up today. We look forward to seeing you! OUR GOAL Our goal is to engage, educate and empower each individual to ASPIRE to new levels in their education. Faculty and CFI’s can be available for discussions of difficult cases, technique practice, or study groups in preparation for our oral exams. Register for a mentorship study session, or enjoy them all as a complimentary benefit of the Membership program. REGISTER Mentorship Sessions Mentorship Monday 5 US dollars $5 Book Now 2025 SCHEDULE Register your Mentorship session

MEMBERSHIP Are you interested in getting easy access to presentations from ASPIRE OMT’s Inner Circle of Clinicians? Are you ready to receive innovative, practice changing and easily digestible webinars on a weekly basis? Are you focused on improving your skills, knowledge and understanding of how to treat the whole person? Do you enjoy learning from expert clinicians who are passionate about helping you and your practice? Then, ASPIRE’s Membership Program is the answer. Monthly Membership Plan by Region Please select the appropriate region to enroll in the correct plan. North America $ 30 30$ Every month An exclusive direct access to ASPIRE OMT Inner circle 30 day free trial Start Free Trial Early Unlimited access to present and past Webinars Case Studies Literature Reviews Technique Practices Mentorship Sessions Annual Membership $ 300 300$ Every year An exclusive direct access to ASPIRE OMT Inner circle 30 day free trial Start Free Trial Early Unlimited access to present and past Webinars Case Studies Literature Reviews Technique Practices Mentorship Sessions Europe $ 25 25$ Every month An exclusive direct access to ASPIRE OMT Inner circle 30 day free trial Start Free Trial Early Unlimited access to present and past Webinars Case Studies Literature Reviews Technique Practices Mentorship Sessions Cambodia $ 8 8$ Every month An exclusive direct access to ASPIRE OMT Inner circle 30 day free trial Start Free Trial Early Unlimited access to present and past Webinars Case Studies Literature Reviews Technique Practices Mentorship Sessions All transactions will occur in US dollars. You can cancel the membership anytime. No commitment. Free membership is only for the month of September,2021. Membership rate for October and November months will be at 50% discount. From December 2021, the membership will be at full price. Click the link below for our Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions, please reach out to membership@aspireomt.com Who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)? "Fellow" status in the AAOMPT is both a membership classification and a professional credential. As a professional credential, a "Fellow" in AAOMPT is international recognition of competence and expertise in the practice of orthopaedic manual physical therapy by a physical therapist licensed in the USA. To achieve the Fellow credential, a physical therapist must complete a credentialed fellowship program in orthopaedic manual physical therapy or demonstrate the equivalent level of competence by successfully passing a portfolio review process for fellowship renewal. The "Fellow" is a physical therapist who has demonstrated advanced clinical, analytical, and hands-on skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal (orthopaedic) disorders. Fellows serve their patients and the public by demonstrating excellence in clinical practice, education, and research. For more information on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists visit their website at www.aaompt.org. How many hours are spent in guided clinical mentoring? Our Fellows in Training (FiTs) complete 150 hours of one-on-one clinical mentoring with an AAOMPT fellow. ASPIRE OMT offers over 30 Clinical Fellowship Instructors (CFI’s) who all possess the FAAOMPT status, as well as demonstrated proficiency in effective leadership and mentoring in order to provide our FITs with meaningful mentorship experiences. Mentors must be FAAOMPTs and be licensed in the USA, and we must establish a clinic agreement with them prior to onsite mentorship. Clinical supervision is defined as on-site, one-on-one instructor supervision of the Fellow in training while actively engaged in patient/client management. The Fellow in training must serve as the primary clinician responsible for the patient’s care for a minimum of 75 of the 150 hours. The remaining hours may be devoted to the observation of the instructor providing care to the instructor’s patient(s) and/or discussion with the instructor on patient/client management. It is the responsibility of the Fellows in training to arrange state licensure, travel, accommodations, etc., when engaged in practice at these facilities. Each CFI is trained by ASPIRE OMT’s senior faculty in effective mentorship techniques and strategies and is evaluated regularly and acts as an independent contractor to the FITs. The reimbursement for guided 1:1 mentorship is between the FITs and CFIs and does not include ASPIRE OMT. Is the Fellowship Accredited? Yes! Aspire OMT is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Education (ACOMPTE) as a Fellowship Program for physical therapists in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS