Sarah Sturman (e-mail, ResearchGate) of the Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies titled, “Is there a dose response relationship between soft tissue manual therapy and clinical outcomes in fibromyalgia.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to explore the concept of research informed manual therapy for people experiencing central processing disorders such as fibromyalgia. Additionally, to find out more about various resources mentioned during the interview please see the following links: the Bowen Technique, the Hyland Model for describing FMS, the Safe and Sound Protocol for Polyvagal Intervention, and Touch and Emotion in Manual Therapy by Bevis Nathan.

Find out more about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists at the following links:

Research - Sturman Interview