High Benefit, Low Risk: What Research Really Says About Manual Therapy

Dr. Gail Deyle joins the show to discuss clinical reasoning, diagnostic skill, and the evidence supporting OMPT. A true clinician-scientist, Dr. Deyle has spent decades conducting clinical trials, mentoring fellowship-trained clinicians, and advocating for direct access and advanced evaluation skills in physical therapy.In this episode we explore:• Why PTs are essential contributors to global health• Evidence showing OMPT’s high benefit and low risk• The real impact of fellowship training on clinical outcomes• Advanced interviewing and reasoning as core PT competencies• The importance of diagnostic screening by PTs• Direct access and why restrictions harm patientsGuest: Dr. Gail DeyleOrganization: Army Baylor Doctoral Fellowship