Abstract
Excerpt: A string of editorials suggest that the credibility of manual therapy (MT) is at stake [Citation1], MT is not fashionable [Citation2], MT has a questionable future [Citation3] and overall MT is in an identity crisis [Citation4]. Whereas much ink and social media has been devoted to the debate between evidence and value for MT interventions versus a hands-off biopsychosocial (BPS) approach [Citation5], little attention has been given to how MT is being taught at entry level and beyond. As educators and members of the AAOMPT Academic and Clinical Faculty special interest group, we recognize this MT identity crisis has challenged the traditional paradigm of teaching MT interventions and has now extended into teaching (dare we say all) physical therapy interventions. This crisis of identity creates the opportune time for reflection on the needed evolution of MT education.
