American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

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

Leadership does not start with a title.It starts with how you show up when things are unclear.Early in your career, expe...
02/13/2026

Leadership does not start with a title.
It starts with how you show up when things are unclear.
Early in your career, expectations rise faster than clarity. Many professionals are asked to perform before they feel ready and rarely given tools to lead themselves through it.
The TPTA Early Professional SIG is hosting a live webinar in March:
Charting Your True North đź§­
Building Credibility, Direction, and Influence Early in Your Career
This session will explore how early-career professionals can:
• Build credibility before authority
• Lead with clarity under pressure
• Create influence without overextending or burning out
This is not about working harder. It is about aligning values, behaviors, and decisions so careers grow with intention, not anxiety.
đź“… March 3, 2026
📍 Virtual
🎓 Hosted by the TPTA Early Professional SIG
👉 Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/byzc80HZQXeDwP4FaG5NSg #/registration

02/12/2026

Roger Kerry breaks down what the future looks like for the physiotherapy profession.

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02/11/2026

Heading to the Anaheim this week? Stop by our booth! #432

🌟 AAOMPT Member Spotlight: Stephanie Resendiz, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT 🌟For Stephanie Resendiz, her journey toward fellowship b...
02/10/2026

🌟 AAOMPT Member Spotlight: Stephanie Resendiz, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT 🌟

For Stephanie Resendiz, her journey toward fellowship began as a young DPT student inspired by the Fellows she learned from in the classroom and lab.

“I remember sitting in class and seeing how thoughtfully they performed tests and how deeply they understood the kinematics behind diagnosis and treatment. I saw the difference—and knew it would make a huge impact on my treatments and my ability to help others.”

That early inspiration set Stephanie on a lifelong path of growth and excellence. Each year, she continues to refine her clinical reasoning, expand her treatment strategies, and apply new evidence-based approaches to help those facing challenging or seemingly hopeless cases regain function and quality of life.

Stephanie lives in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and practices at Elite Therapy Solutions in Chester County, where she also serves as a mentor and educator.

“Being an AAOMPT member has helped me surround myself with others who strive to be the best. That drive for continuous improvement has influenced every part of my life—from my own workouts and health habits to my hobbies like tennis and scuba diving, and even how I encourage growth in friends and family.”

In addition to her clinical work, Stephanie plays an integral role in education and research. She serves on the Education Board at Elite Therapy Solutions, where she contributes to course construction, lecturing, and mentoring within their Orthopedic Manual Therapy Residency and Fellowship programs. She also collaborates with Lebanon Valley College on research studying cervical manipulation versus mobilization and its effects on patients with anterior disc displacement and TMJD.

Stephanie frequently lectures to dentists on the benefits of physical therapy for TMJD and enjoys giving back to her alma mater, Thomas Jefferson University, by assisting in musculoskeletal labs.

👏 Join us in celebrating Stephanie’s dedication to advancing manual therapy practice through education, mentorship, and clinical excellence!

📍 Elite Therapy Solutions | Downingtown, PA
🔗 Learn more about Stephanie’s work

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02/09/2026

Fresh off his keynote at AAOMPT, Roger Kerry breaks down what clinicians get right, what they get wrong, and what the latest evidence actually says about cervical manual therapy risks.

The John McMillan Mennell Service Award is AAOMPT’s highest service honor, recognizing individualswho have made extraord...
02/07/2026

The John McMillan Mennell Service Award is AAOMPT’s highest service honor, recognizing individuals
who have made extraordinary contributions to the Academy through dedicated service, leadership,
and promotion of orthopedic manual physical therapy.
Congratulations to the 2025 John McMillan Mennell Service Award Recipient Gail Deyle, PT, DSc, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.
Please consider nominating a colleague today, deadline is April 30th.
https://aaompt.org/Main/Main/Member_Resources/Awards.aspx?hkey=66c6bea2-8aff-4676-8c32-6d56f6dabf16

02/06/2026

We are so lucky to have these opportunities for global collaboration. IFOMPT President Dr. Paolo Sanzo on the hands on hands off podcast.

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02/05/2026

Heading to the Anaheim next week? Stop by our booth! #432

02/04/2026

The new vision for IFOMPT! See the full episode of the Hands-On, Hands-Off Podcast, leaders from AAOMPT sit down with IFOMPT President Dr. Paolo Sanzo.

🌟 AAOMPT Member Spotlight: Michael Steimling, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT 🌟For Michael Steimling, the spark to pursue fellowsh...
02/03/2026

🌟 AAOMPT Member Spotlight: Michael Steimling, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT 🌟

For Michael Steimling, the spark to pursue fellowship training in orthopaedic manual physical therapy began during his final clinical rotation, when he had the opportunity to work under a Fellow-in-Training who demonstrated exceptional clinical reasoning and hands-on skill.

“That experience inspired a professional goal to pursue fellowship training. Three years after graduating from PT school and earning my board certification, I achieved that goal by entering the fellowship program at Regis University and becoming a member of AAOMPT.”

The knowledge and perspective Michael gained through his fellowship continue to shape his professional path and keep him deeply connected to the AAOMPT community.

“Each year, I find value in staying connected to a network of clinicians who are committed to advancing manual therapy practice through education, collaboration, and evidence-based care.”

Now a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Moravian University, Michael leads the musculoskeletal curriculum. His AAOMPT membership allows him to integrate the psychomotor and cognitive skills developed through fellowship training into his teaching—passing on the principles of advanced clinical reasoning, manual therapy, and evidence-based practice to the next generation of physical therapists.

Michael is also completing his Doctor of Science degree through Bellin College, continuing to build upon the advanced clinical reasoning and research skills he cultivated during fellowship. This next step reflects his dedication to integrating evidence-based practice, teaching, and scholarship—values that closely align with both his faculty role and the mission of AAOMPT.

👏 Join us in celebrating Michael’s commitment to excellence in education, clinical practice, and lifelong learning in orthopaedic manual physical therapy!

📍 Moravian University DPT Program | Bellin College DSc Candidate
📄 Learn more about Michael’s work

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