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Earn your COMT and prepare for the OCS examination while completing the NAIOMT/Messiah University orthopedic residency program.

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Become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists through NAIOMT’s ACOMPTE Accredited Fellowship Program.

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A Deeper Dive into the Foot and Ankle Complex: Patterns, Parts, and Paradigms- Bridging Research and Clinical Applications in a Movement-Centered Model

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Mike Lehr, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT/NAIOMT Faculty Instructor/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
Time: 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST / 7:30 PM CST / 8:30 PM EST

Participants will learn: Prioritize clinically meaningful findings of the foot and ankle complex that inform management. Understand how pathomechanics of the foot and ankle can...

Rehabilitation Considerations for the Cutting Sport Athlete

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Connor Hurley, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT/NAIOMT Faculty Instructor/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
Time: 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST / 7:30 PM CST / 8:30 PM EST

During this webinar, we will discuss: What are the most common injuries these folks incur? What are the common mobility deficits and weaknesses that lend...

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Dry Needling: Safety, Screening, Adverse Events and Risk Mitigation

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Gary Kearns, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT/NAIOMT Faculty Instructor/Clinical Fellowship Instructor
Time: 5:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM MST / 7:30 PM CST / 8:30 PM EST

During this webinar, we will: Discuss the results of our International Delphi Study on consensus definitions and classifications of adverse events from dry needling. Propose...

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I recently attended the COMT-5 Lower Extremity Manual Therapy course and it exceeded my expectations. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was thorough and practical. The course has improved my manipulation and exercise skills, and I'm seeing immediate changes in my practice.

The COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was an excellent opportunity for me to refine my skills in differential diagnosis, manipulation, and exercise techniques. The course content was well-organized, and the instructors were engaging and supportive. I saw immediate changes in my practice.

The Trigger Point Dry Needling course exceeded my expectations. The instructors were passionate and experienced, and the course content was both informative and practical. The course has improved my clinical reasoning skills and I'm confident in my ability to use dry needling as an effective treatment modality.

I recently completed the COMT-4 Upper Extremity Manual Therapy course, and it was an incredible experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was well-organized and detailed. The practical exercises were challenging but rewarding.

As a physical therapist, attending the COMT-2 Cervical Spine Manual Therapy course was a game-changer. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured. I've gained new insights into the cervical spine's anatomy, and the techniques I learned have helped me provide better care to my patients.

Attending the COMT-3 Thoracic Spine Manual Therapy course was a fantastic learning experience for me. The instructors were supportive and caring, and the course content was well-organized and comprehensive. I gained new skills in differential diagnosis and exercise techniques.