Manual Therapy

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) - - Included is consumer information, event listings, job postingss and manual therapy exam information while promoting excellence in orthopaedic manual physical therapy practice, education and research, and collaborates with national and international associations.

Biovalent Systems Manual Therapy Training - - Frank Lowen, internationally-known manual therapist, teaches Biovalent Manual Therapies, his original body of work. Nationwide classes for licensed practitioners teach light-touch assessment and manual therapy techniques utilizing the body's own self-corrective mechanisms.

International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists - - An organization of specialist physiotherapists with an internationally recognized post-graduate qualification.

Manipulative Physiotherapy - - An aid for physiotherapy students in their clinical reasoning and problem solving skills for dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system.

Manual Therapy International Tokyo (MTI Tokyo) - - A non-profit organization that arranges workshops in Asia, bringing together physical therapists from around the world.

Manual Therapy Online - - Presents news, quizzes, case studies, and analysis of techniques.

McConnell Institute - - Information on the McConnel patellofemoral treatment plan and courses.

Mulligan Concept, NAGs, SNAGs, and MWMs - - Brian Mulligan's concept of mobilisations with movement (MWMS) and sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGS) have progressed physical therapist-applied passive physiological movements and accessory techniques in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

The Neuro Orthopaedic Institution - - David Butler's site with a focus on pain, neurobiology, the nervous system and manual therapy. Included are case studies, article reviews and discussion groups.

New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association - - Providers of ongoing education in musculoskeletal manual/manipulative physiotherapy offering a range of short courses for physiotherapists.

North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) - - Information, lists of courses and articles, related announcements, chat groups, and links for and about manual therapists in North America.

Orthopaedic Manual / Manipulative Therapy (OMT) - - Bringing together Orthopaedic Manual Therapy associations around the world to a central point for relevant courses.

Oxford Spine Society - - Group extended to physicians, surgeons and physical therapists worldwide to share clinical and research findings related to spinal disease and its management. The site also contains a wealth of information pertaining to back pain.