American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)

Description

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists represents physical therapists with interest and expertise in the area of orthopaedic manual physical therapy.

Member benefits

Receives the Academy newsletter- Articulations
A subscription to Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
Discount for Standards document & DACP
Eligible to apply for fellowship if qualified
Eligible to chair and serve on committees
Eligible to serve on Executive as Member-At-Large
Discounts on AAOMPT sponsored seminars and annual conference

Mission / Aims

The mission of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) is to serve its members by promoting excellence in orthopaedic manual physical therapy practice, education and research, and to collaborate with national and international associations.

Principal activities

The AAOMPT has also established four primary goals:

AAOMPT will promote research in orthopaedic manual physical therapy and foster the principles of evidence-based practice within the membership.

AAOMPT will develop and update professional and post-professional education guidelines and continuing education programming relevant to the practice of orthopaedic manual physical therapy.

AAOMPT members will serve in the regulatory, accreditation, governance, and legislative bodies within or related to the profession of physical therapy.

AAOMPT will be the resource for promoting orthopaedic manual physical therapy in the United States.

Training / Licensing / Certification

Fellowship Program Recognition

Affiliations

We are member of:

Internation Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT)

Partner Associations:

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)