Physical Therapy Associations

Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) NEW

http://www.aptei.com

The primary Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) objective is to provide post-graduate clinical orthopaedic education for Physical Therapists / Physiotherapists. The orthopaedic courses offered include: Cervical Headaches, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Sacroiliac Joint, Shoulder Complex, Wrist & Elbow Complex, The Hip & Knee Complex, The Foot & Ankle Complex. All programs are based on the most up to date evidence based Physical Therapy / Physiotherapy evaluation and treatment options for Physical Therapists / Physiotherapists.

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 
http://www.apta.org/
US National Professional Organization. Site includes current research, physical therapy news, consumer information, career advice and access to back issues of Physical Therapy journal.

Association of Orthopedic Chartered Physiotherapists
http://www.aocp.co.uk
The A.O.C.P. is committed to continuing to develop and promote the field of orthopedic physiotherapy practice in order to enhance the quality of patient care.

Australian Physiotherapy Association
http://apa.advsol.com.au
Australian Physiotherapy Association. Clinical guidelines & other APA publications, conference & symposium proceedings, musculoskeletal physiotherapy resources, physiotherapy brochures and physiotherapy Information cards. Also provides guidelines for the clinical Use of electrophysical Agents.

Bahrain Physical Therapy Association (BPTA)
www.bpta.com.bh
The main objective of the association is to develop the vocational standards of physiotherapist in Bahrain. The association will also organize and conduct conferences and scientific seminars in different fields of physiotherapy in Bahrain. It also aims to spread awareness among the public on the importance of physiotherapy and how it could help patients.

British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Amputee Rehabilitation
http://www.bacpar.org.uk/
Aims to promote best practice in the field of amputee and prosthetic rehabilitation for the benefit of patients and the profession. It is committed to research and education, providing a network for the dissemination of best practice in pursuit of excellence and equity, whilst maintaining cost effectiveness.

British Columbia Physiotherapy Association
www.bcphysio.org
Registered physiotherapists are university educated health professionals who treat physical mobility problems with knowledge founded on research and best practice methods.

Canadian Physiotherapy Association
www.physiotherapy.ca
Voluntary organization provide leadership and direction to the physiotherapy profession, foster excellence in practice, education and research and promote high standards of health in Canada.

Emirates Physiotherapy Society NEW
http://www.uaephysio.org/
EPS website is the official website for the Emirates Physiotherapy Society. The website was established to promote EPS , communicate with members and other physiotherapists, provide consultation service and information to public worldwide. EPS has published its mission and goal.

Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT)
www.fccpt.org
The Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) is a non-profit organization created to assist the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) and U.S. state licensing authorities by evaluating the credentials of Foreign Educated Physical Therapists (FEPTs) who wish to immigrate and work in the United States.

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association
www.hongkongpa.com.hk
The main objective of the association is to promote and maintain a high standard of practice, training and education in the physiotherapy profession.

Indian Association of Chartered Physiotherapists – IACP
http://www.iacpindia.org
The I.A.C.P is the place to share the information, ideas, experiences, photos, research information, and healthcare news… etc related with Physical Therapy.

New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapy Association
http://www.nzmpa.org.nz
The NZ Manipulative Physiotherapy Association is a special interest group. Its main role is to provide education and a range of short courses for newly qualified physiotherapists and Dip MT graduates.

New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists
http://www.nzsp.org.nz/
The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists is the recognised professional body representing over three-quarters of all annual practising certificate holders in the New Zealand physiotherapy profession.

Saudi Physical Therapy Association (SPTA)
www.spta.org.sa
The website contains information about activities, resources, discussion area, membership, committees, and other information about physical therapy in Saudi Arabia. Also, the site is presented in an Arabic section.

Singapore Physiotherapy Association
http://www.physiotherapy.org.sg
Inform about the Physiotherapy profession in Singapore; also provide information about their current activities and upcoming conferences, their journal publications, also provide links to all the physiotherapy schools in the world, and members of WCPT.

South African Society of Physiotherapy
http://www.physiosa.org.za/
The website contains sections about what is physio?, publications, classified, events and courses, news, community services, links and other sections.

Student Physical Therapy Association
http://www.msj.edu/academics/health/pt/spta.htm
Is a club for all physical therapy students at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Meetings are scheduled 1-2 times per month.  It is involved in community service projects, campus activities, mentoring for underclassmen, and social activities.

The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested In Neurology
http://www.acpin.net/
ACPIN is a dynamic and proactive group. Its function is to encourage the pursuit of excellence in the field of neurological physiotherapy practice.

The Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities
www.acopra.com.au
The Australian Council of Physiotherapy Regulating Authorities Incorporated (ACOPRA) is a national standards advisory body for pre-registration physiotherapy education in Australia.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
http://www.csp.org.uk
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 40,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and assistants. It aims to support its members and help them to provide the highest standards of patient care.

The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
www.fsbpt.org
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy develops and administers the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.

The Physiotherapy Pain Association
http://www.ppaonline.co.uk
The Physiotherapy Pain Association (PPA) was formed to bring together and provide information for Physiotherapists with the common interest of managing patients with both acute and long-term pain.