PNMT Research Symposium 2009

Indianapolis, IN June 5-7, 2009 To purchase the handouts from the Symposium, click here The bi-annual PNMT Research Symposium happened on June 5-7, 2009 in Indianapolis, IN at the Embassy Suites hotel.

The opening statements by Douglas Nelson, the founder of PNMT, outlined his desire to create a true learning community of therapists interested in PNMT. There is much work to be done, many subjects to be explored, much to know. The only way to accomplish this is with a whole organization of dedicated people.


Golf researchMichael Detwiler and Stephanie Lansdown presenting their research on the golf swing and PNMT Symposium Schedule Friday Afternoon
The Mystery of Pain: An Exploration of Pain Mechanisms by Douglas Nelson

SATURDAY

James Ivaska (Research Coordinator-NMT MidWest, Inc : Designing Good Research Questions

Spinal Forward Flexion: What Is Normal? 

New Research in Disc Pathology

Age Factors in Spinal Compression Via the Psoas

Does the Adductor Magnus Affect Hamstring Length?

New Approaches to Sacral Dysfunction: Michele Montgomery

Case Study: Parkinson's Disease   presented by Elle Lewellen

PNMT in Occupational Health: by Nick Smedal

SUNDAY

Spinal Rotation and the Swing Speed of the Golf Club  presented by Micheal Detwiler and Stephanie Lansdown of Prefession Massage Training Center in Springfield, MO

A Randomized Double Blind Study presented by Jennifer Harris

Intraoral Measurements: Does Client Position Matter?  presented Laurel Finch

PNMT and Restricted Cervical Rotation: Julie Nichols, Kim Bright, and Sherry Allan

Closing Exercise: Each participant created a research question which was evaluated in a small group and then the group at large.

Sacral TechniquesPracticum Training during the Symposium
Translating what we learned right to the table!
Manisha PetersonManisha Peterson presenting her research on the Psoas

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