Philippine Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists, Inc.

02/04/2026

📣CPG UPDATE 2026
✅ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
➡️Use the clinical decision tree on how to diagnose and triage for PT mgt., choose outcome measures, treatment strategies and criteria for discharge to self care and or surgical intervention.
📖https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2026.0301

02/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our former President and now Finance Officer, Dr. Lily Bautista! 🎉

From leading PAOMPT to keeping everything in check behind the scenes—you truly do it all!

Thank you for your passion, dedication, and all the amazing work you do to help improve our practice here in the Philippines. We appreciate you so much! 💙

Wishing you a day full of celebration, laughter, and cake! 🎂

31/03/2026

IFOMPT President Dr. Sanzo on setting global standards for manual therapy

What role does IFOMPT play in global manual and musculoskeletal physiotherapy?In this episode of the Hands-On, Hands-Off Podcast, leaders from AAOMPT sit dow...

30/03/2026

👀 Are you ready?
Here’s a short video from our speaker, Dr. Afsar Sunesara, giving you a sneak peek of his upcoming webinar:
“Ankle Injury Prevention in Youth Sports” 🦶

📅 Happening on April 12, 2026

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn practical strategies to keep young athletes safe and performing at their best!

📢 Registrations are still OPEN!
Secure your slot here: https://forms.gle/wyvbfPhP2CMy6aFp7

25/03/2026

Happy Birthday to our Chairman of the Board, Dr. Ulysses Juntilla!

Your leadership has been instrumental in shaping the direction and growth of PAOMPT. Through your dedication and passion, you continue to inspire excellence and strengthen our mission in advancing manual and musculoskeletal physical therapy.

We sincerely thank you for your service and commitment. Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year filled with continued success and fulfillment.

25/03/2026

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📍Gluteal tendinopathy (GT) is a leading cause of lateral hip pain, affecting up to 👉🏻25% of adults and frequently occurring in individuals in their fifth and sixth decades of life. It is most common in peri- and post-menopausal women, with a 👉🏻7:1 female-to-male ratio reported in some studies (Ladurner, et. Al. 2021)

19/03/2026

👀 Get a glimpse of what’s in store!

Dr. Reid Leopold shares key insights on Common Upper Extremities—happening on April 12, 2026.

🔥 This is part of our webinar series: MANUAL THERAPY IN ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS 🔥
Elevate your clinical skills and learn from industry experts!

Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your practice.

📢 Registrations are still OPEN!
Secure your slot here: https://forms.gle/dPNNTb8nn6oKVVct6

15/03/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing President Sir Joey! 🎂

Your passion, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire the community of the Philippine Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists. Thank you for leading with vision and heart and for championing the growth of our profession.

Wishing you a fantastic birthday and another year of success, inspiration, and impact! 🥳💙

13/03/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨
Meet our second speaker for the 1st webinar of the series “Manual Therapy in Orthopedic and Sports.”

We are excited to welcome Dr. AFsar Sunesara, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, OCS, CSCS, a licensed Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer specializing in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. He currently serves as the Residency Coordinator at the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Athletic Training Residency.

In this session, Dr. Sunesara will discuss:
🦵“Ankle Injury Prevention in Youth Sports” — sharing evidence-based strategies to help reduce injury risk and promote safer sports participation for young athletes.

📢 Registrations are still OPEN!
Secure your slot here: https://forms.gle/dPNNTb8nn6oKVVct6

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Dr. Sunesara and gain valuable insights for clinical and sports practice.

Register now and be part of this exciting webinar!

09/03/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight! ✨

Get ready to learn from one of our experts in the “Manual Therapy in Orthopedic and Sports” webinar series!

Meet Dr. Reid Leopold,PT, DPT, OCS, specializing in orthopedics and currently practicing at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.

For our 1st webinar session, Dr. Leopold will be sharing his insights on:
💪 “Common Upper Extremity Conditions” — covering key concepts and practical approaches relevant to sports,manual therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation.

📢 Registrations are still OPEN!
https://forms.gle/dPNNTb8nn6oKVVct6

Don’t miss the chance to learn directly from Dr. Reid and elevate your knowledge.

Secure your slot and join us for an engaging and insightful session!

03/03/2026

PAOMPT proudly brings you a new webinar series this 2026: “Manual Therapy in Orthopedic and Sports.”

Dive into expert discussions on musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions in sports, and learn practical applications of manual therapy from experienced professionals.

📢 Registration is now OPEN!
📌 Scan the QR code or register here: https://forms.gle/dPNNTb8nn6oKVVct6

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your clinical skills—see you there!

28/02/2026

👉🏻👉🏻Fellowship in OMPT Pathway
📍IFOMPT-Standard Curriculum in the Philippines
📍3-years full time (4-5 years part time)
📍Level 8 PQF Standard Classification

Must finish level 7 PQF:
➡️ OMPT-C (Level 7)
➡️ MSK- C (Level 7)
➡️ MSK-DN, Vestibular, Advanced OMPT-Spine Courses , Direct Mentorship, Capstone Project