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The Institute of Physical Art offers continuing education courses in Functional Manual Therapy Movement Reeducation for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Occupational Therapists

🧠 Matched vs Unmatched Manipulation for Neck Pain: Why Clinical Reasoning MattersA randomized trial investigated the eff...
08/07/2026

🧠 Matched vs Unmatched Manipulation for Neck Pain: Why Clinical Reasoning Matters

A randomized trial investigated the efficacy of matched or unmatched cervical/thoracic manipulations for neck pain, adding to the conversation about how we select manual therapy interventions and whether treatment should be matched to the patient’s presentation rather than applied generically.

📌 Key Insights for PTs:
• Neck pain is rarely isolated to one segment; cervical and thoracic regions function as a linked system.
• The study reinforces the importance of clinical reasoning when choosing manipulation, especially when considering symptom behavior, movement impairments, and functional limitations.
• Matching manual therapy to the patient’s presentation may be more meaningful than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
• Manual therapy is most effective when integrated with exercise, motor control, and movement retraining.

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Takeaway:
This is where FMUT and REM align with the evidence. In Functional Mobilization Upper Trunk (FMUT), we teach clinicians to assess and treat the cervical, thoracic, rib, and scapular regions through a movement-system lens. In Resistance-Enhanced Manipulation (REM), we build on that reasoning by using manipulation strategically, with attention to force application, patient response, and functional carryover.

🔗 Learn more about these courses on our website link in our bio:
• FMUT - Functional Mobilization Upper Trunk
• REM - Resistance Enhanced Manipulation

💭 What stood out to you most in this article?

📚 Reference: Swanson BT, Cimen M, DiMercurio CD, et al. The EMU manipulation study: A randomized trial investigating the efficacy of matched or unmatched cervical/thoracic manipulations on neck pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2025;79:103382. doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103382.

💙 The review is complete! Tomorrow they'll put that preparation into action as they begin certification testing.To this ...
08/06/2026

💙 The review is complete! Tomorrow they'll put that preparation into action as they begin certification testing.

To this year's applicants, trust your preparation, stay present, and believe in yourselves. You've earned the opportunity to be here through your hard work and dedication, and we're incredibly proud of each of you. 👏

To our amazing IPA and CFMT community, let's send this group into testing with an outpouring of encouragement! 💙 Drop a good luck message, share a favorite memory from your own certification week, or offer a piece of advice that helped you along the way. Remind them to stay calm, present, and confident in their skills and training. Your support is one of the things that makes the IPA community so special.

Our 2026 CFMT applicants have spent the week in Steamboat Springs immersed in clinical reasoning, collaboration, hands-on practice, and refining their Functional Manual Therapy® skills. They've put in the work, supported one another, and prepared for this moment.

The journey to becoming Certified in Functional Manual Therapy® (CFMT) is about more than demonstrating technical skill. It's about thinking critically, seeing the body as an integrated system, and providing meaningful, lasting outcomes for every patient.

Join us in wishing our 2026 CFMT applicants the very best of luck as they begin testing tomorrow! 🍀

📚 Coming Up in September: IPA Courses 📚Looking ahead to next month? Now is the perfect time to plan your next learning o...
08/04/2026

📚 Coming Up in September: IPA Courses 📚

Looking ahead to next month? Now is the perfect time to plan your next learning opportunity.

Whether you're building your Functional Manual Therapy® foundation, exploring advanced treatment approaches, or expanding your clinical reasoning, September offers a wide range of IPA courses across the country. Secure your spot now so you're ready to learn, connect, and bring new skills back to your patients.

🍁 September
📍 Sept. 11–13, REM Fresno, CA
📍 Sept. 11–13, CFS Portland, OR
📍 Sept. 11–13, VFM Phoenix, AZ

📍 Sept. 18–20, FMI Glendale, WI
📍 Sept. 18–20, PNF Antioch, CA
📍 Sept. 18–20, GAIT Collierville, TN
📍 Sept. 18–20, FMLE Mountain View, CA

📍 Sept. 19–20, DFA Encinitas, CA
📍 Sept. 19–20, KSC Ontario, CA

📍 Sept. 25–27, PNF Brooklyn, NY
📍 Sept. 25–27, FMI Westlake Village, CA
📍 Sept. 25–27, FMLE New York, NY
📍 Sept. 25–27, FMLT Normandy Park, WA

📍 Sept. 26–27, KSC Cranford, NJ
📍 Sept. 26–27, PGP St. Charles, IL

Every IPA course combines expert instruction, hands-on learning, and practical skills you can immediately apply in the clinic.

👉 Explore course details and register today through the link in our bio or on our website.

Which September course are you planning to attend? We'd love to see you there!

CFMT WEEK BEGINS!This week, the 2026 cohort of clinicians is gathering in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to take...
08/03/2026

CFMT WEEK BEGINS!
This week, the 2026 cohort of clinicians is gathering in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to take the next step toward becoming Certified in Functional Manual Therapy® (CFMT).

CFMT is more than an exam; it's the culmination of countless hours of learning, hands-on practice, clinical reasoning, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Throughout the certification process, applicants refine their ability to assess movement, identify the true drivers of dysfunction, and apply Functional Manual Therapy® principles with confidence and purpose.

Earning the CFMT credential represents a dedication to lifelong learning and clinical excellence, helping therapists elevate both their skills and the outcomes they achieve with their patients.

To everyone testing this year, we wish you the very best as you take on an exciting and challenging week. Trust your training, stay present, and remember how far you've already come. We're cheering you on every step of the way! 👏

To our CFMT community, help us welcome this year's applicants! Share a word of encouragement, your favorite certification memory, or a piece of advice that helped you during your own journey. Your support can make all the difference. 💙

Interested in learning more about the CFMT Certification? Visit our website to explore the pathway and what it takes to become a Certified Functional Manual Therapist.

🌿 August is National Wellness Month! 🌿Wellness isn't just about feeling better; it's about moving better, functioning be...
08/01/2026

🌿 August is National Wellness Month! 🌿

Wellness isn't just about feeling better; it's about moving better, functioning better, and building habits that support long-term health.

As physical therapists, we have the unique opportunity to help people improve their quality of life through movement, education, and individualized care. Whether it's helping a patient recover from an injury, preventing future dysfunction, or empowering someone to stay active, every interaction is a chance to support lifelong wellness.

This month is a great reminder to prioritize your own well-being, too. Take time to move, manage stress, get quality sleep, stay hydrated, and make space for the activities that help you feel your best. As clinicians, caring for ourselves allows us to better care for others.

At IPA, we believe wellness begins with understanding how the body functions as an integrated system. By addressing the root causes of dysfunction and restoring efficient movement, we can help our patients not only recover, but thrive.

How are you prioritizing wellness this month? Share one healthy habit or self-care practice you'll be focusing on in August. We can’t wait to hear it! 💙

💡 What's one thing you learned this month?Every patient encounter, every course, every conversation with a colleague is ...
08/01/2026

💡 What's one thing you learned this month?

Every patient encounter, every course, every conversation with a colleague is an opportunity to grow.

As July comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on something that challenged your thinking or changed the way you practice. Maybe it was a new treatment technique, a clinical insight, a patient breakthrough, or a reminder that sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference.

At IPA, we believe learning is a lifelong journey. The best clinicians aren't the ones who know everything; they're the ones who remain curious, continue asking questions, and never stop refining their craft.

So let's learn from each other!

👇 Share one thing you learned this month that has made you a better clinician. It could be something from a course, a patient, a mentor, or even a mistake that taught you a valuable lesson.

Your experience might be exactly what another clinician needs to hear today. 💙

✨📚Gregg Johnson’s Book Recommendation 📚✨ Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding by Dan...
07/29/2026

✨📚Gregg Johnson’s Book Recommendation 📚✨

Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding by Daniel E Lieberman

Why is it so hard to stay motivated to exercise? Evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman challenges many common beliefs about physical activity, explaining that humans didn't evolve to exercise for its own sake. Instead, we evolved to move when movement served a meaningful purpose.

🧠 Key Takeaways:
• Humans evolved to conserve energy and move when necessary, making our resistance to exercise a normal biological response, not a personal failure
• Physical activity has always been connected to survival, work, play, and community rather than structured workouts
• Regular movement remains one of the most powerful tools for improving health, reducing disease risk, and supporting longevity

💡 Why this matters for clinicians:
• Understanding the evolutionary roots of movement can help us better address barriers to exercise and patient adherence
• Framing movement around meaningful goals and daily function may improve long-term participation and outcomes
• Encouraging enjoyable, sustainable physical activity is often more effective than prescribing exercise alone

In Functional Manual Therapy®, we strive to restore efficient movement so patients can return to the activities that give their lives purpose. When movement becomes meaningful, it's more likely to become a lasting habit.

📚 If you're interested in the science of why we move and why movement remains one of our greatest tools for lifelong health, Exercised is a must-read.

💬 How do you help patients make movement a meaningful part of their everyday lives? 👇

🫁 VFM: Visceral Functional Mobilization in Ontario, CAGREAT weekend at American Career College in Ontario, CA!Clinicians...
07/28/2026

🫁 VFM: Visceral Functional Mobilization in Ontario, CA

GREAT weekend at American Career College in Ontario, CA!

Clinicians joined us for Visceral Functional Mobilization (VFM), taught by Jeanette Krogstad, PT, OCS, CFMT, where they explored the powerful relationship between the diaphragm, visceral organs, posture, and movement. Through hands-on, lab intensive learning, participants gained practical assessment and treatment strategies to better understand how visceral mobility can influence whole body function.

🔎 What participants explored
• Assessing diaphragm mobility and function
• The relationship between visceral structures and movement of the trunk and extremities
• Mechanical restrictions affecting abdominal and pelvic organs
• How visceral mobility influences posture, breathing, and functional movement

One of the most rewarding parts of the weekend was seeing participants experience firsthand how treating the diaphragm and visceral system can create meaningful changes throughout the body. These moments continue to reinforce the importance of looking beyond the site of symptoms and considering the body as an interconnected system.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and brought curiosity, enthusiasm, and a passion for learning. We also appreciate American Career College for hosting another outstanding course!

📍 Next VFM Courses
San Francisco, CA: August 7–9, 2026
Phoenix, AZ: September 11-13, 2026
Chicago (Elmhurst), IL: November 13-15, 2026

Ready to expand your clinical perspective? We'd love to see you at an upcoming VFM course!

♿ Celebrating the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act ♿Today we celebrate the 36th anniversary of th...
07/26/2026

♿ Celebrating the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act ♿

Today we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that helped expand opportunities, accessibility, and inclusion for millions of Americans.

As physical therapists, we are reminded that every person deserves the opportunity to move, participate, and engage in the activities that bring purpose and meaning to their lives. While there is still work to be done, the ADA represents an important step toward creating more accessible communities and empowering individuals of all abilities.

At IPA, we believe in discovering potential, not defining limitations. Through thoughtful assessment, skilled intervention, and meaningful partnerships with our patients, we strive to help people maximize function, independence, and participation in the activities that matter most.

Today, we celebrate 36 years of progress, recognize the importance of accessibility, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting every individual's journey toward greater movement, health, and opportunity.

✨ Celebrating CFMT Excellence ✨We are proud to highlight Taylor Reyes, PT, DPT, CFMT(), owner of FIRE Physical Therapy ...
07/24/2026

✨ Celebrating CFMT Excellence ✨
We are proud to highlight Taylor Reyes, PT, DPT, CFMT(), owner of FIRE Physical Therapy ()in Dallas, TX. Taylor earned her Certified Functional Manual Therapy™ (CFMT) credential in 2017, and her journey reflects a commitment to clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and empowering others through movement.

Today, Taylor leads FIRE Physical Therapy, a thriving private practice known throughout her community for exceptional patient care. What makes this accomplishment even more meaningful is that there was a time when she never imagined owning a practice. Through hard work, perseverance, and a passion for helping others, she not only built a successful business but also developed a team recognized for its clinical expertise. Along the way, she has embraced the challenges of entrepreneurship while setting an example of determination and growth for her daughter.

Taylor's CFMT journey began at the encouragement of her kinesiology professor at Hardin-Simmons University, who recognized the value of the IPA approach and encouraged her to pursue it. That path became clear during her first IPA course with Cheryl Wardlaw in 2012. Taylor was inspired by Cheryl's creativity, clinical reasoning, and ability to resolve a back issue Taylor had struggled with for more than a decade during a brief course demonstration.

In that moment, Taylor knew she wanted to develop the skills to create the same kind of meaningful change for her patients.

Since earning her CFMT, Taylor has continued to build on the principles of Functional Manual Therapy®, helping patients move beyond pain and dysfunction while restoring confidence in their bodies. Her dedication to growth, both as a clinician and business owner, demonstrates the lasting impact of pursuing mastery.

🎉 Congratulations, Taylor, and thank you for your dedication to advancing patient care and the IPA community. 💫

📍 FIRE Physical Therapy - Dallas, TX

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43449 Elk Run
Steamboat Springs, CO
80487

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+19708709521

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