ORTHOPAEDIC MANIPULATIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY GROUP (OMPTG) 

What is the OMPTG?

· The OMPTG is a special interest group (SIG) of the South African Society for Physiotherapy (SASP)

· The OMPTG is the oldest SIG of the SASP and was started in 1974

· The OMPTG is affiliated with the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT), which is a non-government federation representing an international collaboration of physiotherapists in Manipulative Therapy.

· There are currently more than 1000 members of the OMPTG in South Africa 

OMPT physiotherapists:

· Have a special interest in assessing, treating and preventing pain and other symptoms of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine and extremities.

· Have a special interest in developing their clinical skills by attending OMPTG courses.

· Their management is based on thorough assessment and clinical reasoning

· OMPT encompasses, and is driven by available scientific and clinical evidence, and the biopsychosocial framework of each individual patient.

· In addition to their undergraduate training, most OMPT physiotherapists have completed extensive post graduate training in a year long certificated OMT course.

· The OMT course was established in 1978 and currently runs in 6 centres around South Africa. It is approximately 130 hours and is based on the latest available scientific and clinical research. A successful candidate has passed clinical, practical, theoretical exams as well as a case study report

· Successful candidates of the OMT course receive APDL level 2 membership of the OMPTG. More information is available on the website www.omptg.co.za   

How do I find an OMPT physiotherapist?

· A list of OMPTG members and their practice information can be found on the website www.omptg.co.za 

Advantages of OMPTG Membership:

· Reduced registration fees for OMPTG organized courses. These courses are CPD accredited

· Free CPD accredited lectures organized by local provincial OMPTG branches

· Updated OMPTG newsletters including relevant and interesting free articles to read

· Website networking and information for members only (Phase II of development)

· Free online subscription to the Journal of Orthopaedic Sports and Physical Therapy (JOSPT) (valued at R90 per person)

· Free CPD points for completing questionnaires on articles in the JOSPT.

· Discounted subscription fees for the Journal of Manual Therapy (see November newsletter)

· Membership of IFOMT – maintaining international relations and standards. 

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