About IFOMT

The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative 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. IFOMT actively encourages improved patient management by its Standards Document and by acitvely endorsing Evidence Based Practise. IFOMT is a subgroup of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, and was formed in 1974.

Orthopaedic Manual Therapy OMT is defined here.

IFOMT 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 IFOMT web site
2. PR and Communications
3. Education
4. Academic Standards
5. Research