About IFOMPT

The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists, represents groups of Manipulative Physical Therapists around the world, who have completed stringent post-registration/post-graduation specialisation programs in the field of neuro-musculo-skeletal disorders.

It is a Federation that sets Educational and Clinical Standards in this area of Physical Therapy. IFOMPT actively encourages improved patient management by its Standards Document and by acitvely endorsing Evidence Based Practise. IFOMPT is a subgroup of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, and was formed in 1974.

Orthopaedic Manual Therapy OMT is defined here.

IFOMPT Organisational Chart

Member Organizations

You may go directly to the MO (Member Organization) and RIG (Registered Interest Group) websites using the column of links on the right-side of this web site.

Areas of Development

In Antwerp, Belgium, September, 2001, a strategic planning meeting was held with the memnber oragnizations and registered interest groups.  The following areas of development were identified:

1. Expansion of the IFOMPT web site
2. PR and Communications
3. Education
4. Academic Standards
5. Research