On the Shoulders of Giants
An Interview with Dr Stanley Paris
Two legends of physiotherapy reflect on the past, present, and future of manual and manipulative therapy.
Dr. Stanley Paris is one of the founding figures of modern manual therapy. In this exclusive video interview from his home in Queenstown, New Zealand, he shares his incredible journey with Physio Academy instructor, Dr Mark Laslett.
This five-part series offers a rare and candid insight into the historical evolution of manual therapy, the origins of IFOMPT, and the global development of physiotherapy as a profession.
Across nearly 2 hours of rich conversation, Stanley shares personal stories, professional milestones, and lessons that have shaped the field over the last 60 years.
Stanley is a remarkable blend of clinician, scholar, adventurer, and benefactor. His life’s arc spans groundbreaking innovations in physical therapy, extreme endurance feats, and a meaningful legacy of supporting research and education.
Whether you're a clinician, educator, student, or professional with an interest in manual therapy and the MSK field, this series is a valuable addition to your professional development.
Total Duration: 1hr 50 mins (in 5 parts)
CPD Certificates provided.
This webinar is for PERSONAL USE only. Corporate or commercial use is prohibited under NZ copyright laws. No portion of this webinar may be, shared, reproduced or otherwise distributed without permission from Physio Academy.
In this Interview
Dr Mark Laslett talks to Stanley about:
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The early influences that shaped his career
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The deal he made with his father to learn and teach manual therapy
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Lessons from teaching and defending manual therapy in the USA
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Behind-the-scenes stories from the formation of IFOMPT
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Thought-provoking reflections on the future of physiotherapy.
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Patient stories and personal anecdotes that shaped his path and the history of the profession
A Life of Impact in Every Chapter
Explore five powerful chapters in the evolution of manual therapy, education, and professional leadership.
Who is this webinar for?
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Musculoskeletal and manual physiotherapists
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Physiotherapy educators and students
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Allied health professionals interested in clinical history
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Anyone passionate about the evolution of evidence-based physiotherapy
Meet your Hosts
Dr. Stanley Paris 
Founder of the University of St. Augustine, IFOMPT co-founder, channel swimmer, author, and global educator. A trailblazer and philanthropist in the profession of physiotherapy and manual therapy.
Dr. Mark Laslett 
New Zealand physiotherapist, researcher, and internationally respected authority on musculoskeletal diagnostics and spinal pain.
Includes:
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5 Video Episodes
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Lifetime Access
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Watch Anytime, Anywhere
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CPD certificate provided
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Instructor
Instructor Dr Mark Laslett
PhD, NZRPS, FNZCP, Dip.MT, Dip.MOT
Physiotherapy Specialist Musculoskeletal
Mark has over 50 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal practice. He completed his PhD in “Diagnostic accuracy of the clinical examination compared to available reference standards in chronic low back pain patients” at the University of Linköping, Sweden in 2001 and in 2014 he became the first Specialist Physiotherapist registered in New Zealand.
His academic and research interest is in the theory and practice of diagnostics, has over 40 publications, contributed chapters to two multi-author books and published his own text Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy: The Upper Limb in 1996.
He became a Fellow of the New Zealand College of Physiotherapy in 2007, was made an honorary Life Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand in September 2014, and of the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association in 2015.
He continues to practice as a consultant clinician in Christchurch, NZ and remains active in clinical research.
More info about Mark Laslett: https://www.marklaslett.nz/
Mark’s publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark-Laslett