IAOM Course Participants Respond: Directly from our Course Evaluations

Science-Driven Content

"Loved the anatomy review as in all IAOM courses. Love learning the "cause" of pain and how to more effectively tx. IAOM courses have definitely improved my outcomes in my practice."

"It is nice to see course material that is backed with so much research."

"IAOM has made me better at looking for specific diagnosis rather than going in blindly."

"I feel like this is the first course that I have taken where I got the "whole package", eval, analysis, differential diagnosis and treatment. It truly is "the only course that I'll ever need for lower c/s."

"It was very helpful learning specific manual techniques to address pain and hypomobility in recurrent neck pain patients. Also benefited from assessment tools to diagnostically differentiate between facet capsule or cartilage."

"This course presents an excellent way to progress/modify current practice habits and really consolidate these with new ideas to provide our low back pain patients with an approach to manage their symptoms long term."

"This course really provided the framework and structure for how to progress stabilization for each individual patient. Also enjoyed the way the labs were divided into sections. Great evidence-supported information."

All Inclusive Techniques — Applicable Immediately

"I love the depth of anatomy, biomechanics, pathoanatomy. I want that detail and explanation and that's why I love IAOM. I also love the evidence based information, too, and that the info presented is explained as evidence or anecdotal based. Excellent!"

"As always, excellent course!! Evidence based is always appreciated. Lots of time for techniques, practicing. Applicable to clinic immediately. Thanks."

"This class was extremely helpful! I feel so much m ore comfortable with treating and evaluating the shoulder. This class was thorough yet not overwhelming. Thank you so much — I will definitely come to another IAOM course!"

"I always walk away from an IAOM course with techniques I can use immediately, as well as feel ready to take another IAOM class to learn more. IAOM instructors make me feel good, even though I realize how little I really know."

"I was always "scared" of the wrist due to my lack of knowledge, but after the course I feel confident I could effectively diagnose and treat my wrist/thumb patients."

"I really enjoyed the course and learned quite a bit that I anticipate using almost immediately in the clinic. This was my first course with IAOM and I really enjoyed not only the course but also the customer service starting with the ease of registering and setup of the course itself. Being in the military, I have moved around and had to use various groups for continuing education and can say that this was one of the more efficiently run groups as well as more applicable presentations that I have attended. Thank you again for all your help!!"

"Great presentation style and good at making sure you understand how to apply the material in a systematic approach so you can use it all in the clinic."

"The systematic clinical exam is very valuable and I think will be a big help to me clinically, and the surface anatomy and manual techniques pulls it together (as well as the case studies)."

"I've been to some great cont Ed courses but this one takes the cake. Blew my mind. I'm leaving feeling refreshed and inspired to put the techniques to use. I feel confident that as I practice and develop these skills, I can improve patients' participation, engagement and outcomes. Thank you!"

Instructors

"I really appreciate these courses for the content, the organization of the material, and the immediate practical application in the clinic. I am always impressed with the instructors. Thank you!"

"Great course, awesome instructors. Do a great job keeping things moving and assisting during labs. Very helpful, specific instruction."

"I have never been to a course where the instructors personally greeted me when I walked in — that was great! The instructors were great and enthusiastic about the subject matter and concerned with knowing people understood it. Lab time was beneficial and instructors checked on everyone and their techniques!"

"Very dynamic presentation. Extremely knowledgeable, able to explain difficult concepts, up to date on research."

"Excellent teaching techniques and demonstration. I like all the clinical experience input to illustrate tests/management. Great personality — keeps you interested the entire time."

"Excellent instructor! I really liked how he utilized the case studies. I appreciate how friendly he is and his willingness to answer my questions."

"Excellent instructor in both didactic and clinical manual skills. Teaches with a knowledge of research but also has clinical experience."

"My 1st IAOM course — AMAZING! I am hooked now! Learned so much and instructors were readily available for 1 on 1 instruction."

"The instructors were able to integrate the science of the course with the art of healing of the practitioners in an easy understandable and enjoyable course."

"They are as energized on day 3 as they are on day 1 — Great energy — motivates participants to learn — participants want to stay to the very end to get every bit of info as possible. Awesome job — exceeds expectations!!!"

"This was my first IAOM course, and I have been thoroughly impressed. The instructors are very attentive during lab and easily approachable. The information is extremely useful, and I appreciate that literature to support the data is always current. I'll definitely take more IAOM courses!"

Coursework & Literature

"Excellent course — the best I have taken for the following reasons: 1. Details included/organization, 2. Research, 3. Instructors actively engaged in teaching and cared about us understanding and performing techniques correctly."

"Compared to other manual therapy courses I've taken, I found IAOM significantly more organized, well-presented and I appreciated the use of evidence in the materials."

"Great amount of cases mixed in with lecture. Cases really help to tie everything together!"

"Really appreciate research based referenced material. Instructors helpful when answering questions and offering additional reference material to view."

"I love the research based provocation tests. It's always a great help in treating patients when you can isolate the pain generator."

"Thank you for using literature for supporting evidence! It helps when speaking with M.D.'s."

Generally Helpful and Encompassing

"Excellent all around. I appreciate all of the courses I have taken (12) and feel much more confident and competent in treating on a manual basis, thanks to the IAOM-US. Thank you!"

"It is difficult to sit through a 3 day intensive course, but for this one, the flow, the format and the tandem instructors were able to engage and entertain and most importantly impart their knowledge and skills to keep me on the edge of my chair throughout. Thank you very much!"

"I have taken courses with IAOM for more than 15 years. Always great information presented without dogmatic beliefs in any specific technique / thought. Adept at critical analysis of literature."

"I have truly enjoyed taking the IAOM classes. (Wish I would have taken them sooner.)"

"Have been a PTA then PT for 15 years — this is the best and most helpful course that I have been to."

"Yet again, IAOM has done a GREAT job. I will pursue my COMT because you guys do such a great job."

"Excellent forum encompassing education, motivation, and fostering of established relationships and looking ahead to the future of our profession."

"I appreciate the way the IAOM-US has pushed me into a higher level of practice. Everyone has been professional, intellectual and personal. Thank you!"

"Only courses my boss thinks are worthwhile = IAOM."

"Worth every cent! Thank you for handing me the tools on a silver platter."