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Back in Touch: Are You Ready to Re-enter a World of Touch?
Bodies are crying out for touch and we need to learn how to re-enter a world where we can be close to one another again.
OMPT Apprenticeship
A profession still using an apprenticeship model? Cat Stone began her training in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) a couple of years ago through the same organization that trained me. However, due to the events of 2020, all of her classes were canceled. I...
Bridges to Healing – Tendon Taming #4
Continuing to look closer at Tendinosis We have already said that tendinosis was a non-inflammatory condition that is characterized by thin, frayed, and fragile tendon fibers. The bundles of collagen are disorganized, less oxygen, fatty cells can be present as well as...
Bridges to Healing – Taming Tendons #3
Looking closer at Tendinosis... We have already said that tendinosis was a non-inflammatory condition that is characterized by thin, frayed, and fragile tendon fibers. The bundles of collagen are disorganized, less oxygenated, fatty cells can be present as well as an...
Bridges to Healing – Taming Tendons #2
We are continuing our journey into the Land of the Tendons and how to tame them. The main purpose of tendons is to transmit longitudinal loads from muscle to bone. Tendons have been studied for their biomechanical properties (i.e. stress/strain curves on tensile...
Bridges to Healing – Taming Tendons #1
Some years ago I became intrigued with tendons. There is such mystery around them. They are one of the bridges in the body - bridging muscle to bone. Little is known about the tendon pathology and how best to treat it. So, naturally, I wanted to delve into this...
The ATC/ PT Team
There are practitioners with both of these designations, but it seems to be rare. Some physical therapists have pursued specialty in fitness and weight training and utilize their PT in this setting. I do not. I love my specialty of OMPT; I love working with the...
The Patient/ PT Team #5 Yoga and OMPT
Meet Mary Irby, White Crow Yoga Mary is an amazing team member. It has been such a pleasure to work with her and I have learned from her. She has introduced me to the different types of yoga, which I am now a bit obsessed with. I had only a vague...
Nashville and Creativity – Better Together
Nashville is known as Music City, but it could also be called Creative City. What happens when you bring an extraordinary number of musicians, singers, and song-writers; not to mention, play writers, screen writers, visual artists, performing artists, and now film...
Better Together
Connecting Your Mind and Body
Connecting your Mind and Body. Resting and Receiving. There is a different type of session that I can offer you. The typical session at Manual Therapy of Nashville is the session that is focused on diagnostic, analytical, clinical, and very specific structures in...
The Patient/ PT Team #5 Yoga and OMPT
Meet Mary Irby, White Crow Yoga Mary is an amazing team member. It has been such a pleasure to work with her and I have learned from her. She has introduced me to the different types of yoga, which I am now a bit obsessed with. I had only a vague...
Nashville and Creativity – Better Together
Nashville is known as Music City, but it could also be called Creative City. What happens when you bring an extraordinary number of musicians, singers, and song-writers; not to mention, play writers, screen writers, visual artists, performing artists, and now film...
The Story of 2 PTs: Choosing Business or Passion?
Part 1. Paths diverge… Paths converge In the beginning, there were 2 PTs. Billy and Rebecca. They were 3 and 4 years out of PT school. Rebecca had been exposed to NAIOMT and OMPT (Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy) within 6 months of graduating from PT...
The Patient/ PT Team #4
Zander and I as a team, are a great example of how the patient/ PT team can work together. Most of my patients are actually great examples. But, in this example with Zander, I want to highlight 3 very important things that happened that could have resulted in a very...
The Patient/ PT Team #2
I have to brag about a patient. He came to me a few months ago with neck and shoulder pain. His neck pain cleared up fairly quickly and he has learned AND PERFORMS the techniques that help keep his spine moving and feeling better. That is something to be proud of. ...
Anatomy and Clinical Experience for PT Students – Spotlight on Drs Charles and Lawrence
Last month I was invited by Derek Charles to come join he and Kevin Lawrence for one of Tennessee State University’s anatomy labs for first year PT students. And here are some observations that made me think of how combinations of different things are better...
The Patient/ PT Team #1
Interview with Rebecca Lowe PT and Rob Allison, client/patient. The patient/PT team: I believe that I am just a part of a patient’s team. I bring some strengths/skills to the team, but so do they. Each person has, at the minimum, their own experience that they...
Spotlight on Susan Clinton – Women’s Health and OMPT Together
A fabulous interview with Susan Clinton, Women’s Health Expert and Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist How did you become interested in the Women's Health Specialty and how long have you been doing it? I began treating clients with pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, GI...
Spotlight – Jeff Coffin, 3X Grammy Winner
Jeff Coffin from the Mu 'tet, Dave Matthews Band, and the Flecktones Spotlight is on the amazing Jeff Coffin. He is a 3x Grammy winning saxophonist, composer and educator. "Being surrounded by a community of creative people is where I am and where I want...
Patient/PT Team
The Patient/ PT Team #5 Yoga and OMPT
Meet Mary Irby, White Crow Yoga Mary is an amazing team member. It has been such a pleasure to work with her and I have learned from her. She has introduced me to the different types of yoga, which I am now a bit obsessed with. I had only a vague...
The Patient/ PT Team #4
Zander and I as a team, are a great example of how the patient/ PT team can work together. Most of my patients are actually great examples. But, in this example with Zander, I want to highlight 3 very important things that happened that could have resulted in a very...
The PT Patient/ PT Team #3
Leah Sawyer and I are a great team! I am going to let her tell most of her story, but I can say that for me this has been one of the most enjoyable teams I have been on. For some reason, we as PTs can be difficult patients. Is it because we think we should know...
The Patient/ PT Team #2
I have to brag about a patient. He came to me a few months ago with neck and shoulder pain. His neck pain cleared up fairly quickly and he has learned AND PERFORMS the techniques that help keep his spine moving and feeling better. That is something to be proud of. ...
The Patient/ PT Team #1
Interview with Rebecca Lowe PT and Rob Allison, client/patient. The patient/PT team: I believe that I am just a part of a patient’s team. I bring some strengths/skills to the team, but so do they. Each person has, at the minimum, their own experience that they...
A Journey Together
We are “Better Together.” Our journey of “better together” begins with a story. I have been an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist for 20+ years. I have been focused on learning the specialty of orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) to help my patients become...
Spotlight
OMPT Apprenticeship
A profession still using an apprenticeship model? Cat Stone began her training in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) a couple of years ago through the same organization that trained me. However, due to the events of 2020, all of her classes were canceled. I...
Anatomy and Clinical Experience for PT Students – Spotlight on Drs Charles and Lawrence
Last month I was invited by Derek Charles to come join he and Kevin Lawrence for one of Tennessee State University’s anatomy labs for first year PT students. And here are some observations that made me think of how combinations of different things are better...
Spotlight on Susan Clinton – Women’s Health and OMPT Together
A fabulous interview with Susan Clinton, Women’s Health Expert and Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist How did you become interested in the Women's Health Specialty and how long have you been doing it? I began treating clients with pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, GI...
Spotlight – Jeff Coffin, 3X Grammy Winner
Jeff Coffin from the Mu 'tet, Dave Matthews Band, and the Flecktones Spotlight is on the amazing Jeff Coffin. He is a 3x Grammy winning saxophonist, composer and educator. "Being surrounded by a community of creative people is where I am and where I want...
OMPTs in Clinic: “Better Together”
I met Martin Dominguez, owner of Virginia Center for Spine and Sports Therapy in Richmond, VA at the Private Practice Section Meeting last fall in New Orleans. We began an encouraging conversation about business and manual therapy approaches. While talking with him...
NAIOMT
The Story of 2 PTs: Choosing Business or Passion?
Part 1. Paths diverge… Paths converge In the beginning, there were 2 PTs. Billy and Rebecca. They were 3 and 4 years out of PT school. Rebecca had been exposed to NAIOMT and OMPT (Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy) within 6 months of graduating from PT...
Anatomy and Clinical Experience for PT Students – Spotlight on Drs Charles and Lawrence
Last month I was invited by Derek Charles to come join he and Kevin Lawrence for one of Tennessee State University’s anatomy labs for first year PT students. And here are some observations that made me think of how combinations of different things are better...
Apprenticeship
OMPT Apprenticeship
A profession still using an apprenticeship model? Cat Stone began her training in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) a couple of years ago through the same organization that trained me. However, due to the events of 2020, all of her classes were canceled. I...
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Specialties
Manual Therapy of Nashville offers Boutique Physical Therapy Services. Don’t give up on living pain-free or getting back to your favorite activities!
Manual Therapy
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) is a highly-specialized area of physical therapy that treats the specific problem, while also looking at the whole person and their lifestyle. Tools used in OMPT are joint mobilization/ manipulation, soft tissue techniques, dry needling, exercise, stress management tools, breathing exercises, self-treatment techniques, education in posture, ergonomics, and activities.
Fascia/ Connective Tissue Therapy using IASTM
Functioning of the fascial system is part of what makes movement and a healthy body. If you have had continued pain and loss of movement and have not had work done to this system, it is worth coming in for an assessment. The precision of these tools allows for better attention to detail in the fascial system.
Mind Body Connection
Research and books, such as The Body Keeps Score, discuss the influence of the mind and body on one another. We are not counselors, but just by listening and sometimes asking the right questions, you can make connections between your life and what your body may be trying to communicate to you, such as, let me rest more, something is stressing me out, change something. The most important question is do you and your body feel safe? The second is, do you know where you are and where you're going?
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain in any region / any joint
- Headaches related to TMJ Dysfunction or neck dysfunction and pain
- TMJ Dysfunction and Pain
- Shoulder Impingement
- Scoliosis
- Rotator Cuff Pathology (strains, tears, tendonitis)
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndromes
- Double Crush Syndrome or Multiple Crush Syndromes
- Sprains and Strains
- Hip Bursitis
- Shoulder Bursitis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Retropatellar Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Sciatica
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Pain in Tailbone
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