
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
(Curriculum of the Advanced Diploma in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (Dip.AOMPT)
IFOMPT Program in the Philippines
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PART A: Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Core Courses (96 hours)
- Peripheral: Upper and Lower Extremity OMPT (24 hrs) - Closed for 2025
- Cervical-Thoracic and Ribcage OMPT (24 hours) - Closed for 2025
- Lumbar and SacroIliac OMPT (24 hours) - Closed for 2025
- Therapeutic Exercise Prescription (24 hours)- Closed for 2025
Apply for OMPT Certification Examination (Requirement OMPT Core Courses 1-4)
PART B: Specialized Courses (80 hours)
- Craniovestibular Assessment and Management (16 hours)
- Musculoskeletal Dry Needling (Certification) (48 hours) - Closed for 2025
Take the MSK Dry Needling Certification examination (2025 Cohort)
3. Advanced Techniques of the Spine TMJ & Extremities (16 Hours)
PART C: Orthopedic/MSK Foundational Courses-Virtual Format (180 hours)
- Foundations of Orthopedic PT Practice I (45 Hours) - Applications open by September 2025
- Foundations of Orthopedic PT Practice II (45 Hours)
- Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Reasoning in Advanced Practice (45Hours)
- Pain Science, Imaging and Pharmacology in Musculoskeletal Care (45 hours)
Apply for MSK- Certification Examination (Requirement: MSK Foundational Courses 1-4)
PART D: Research (90 hours)
- Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Practice (45 hours)
- Capstone Research Project (50 hours)
Must be presented during PAOMPT National Conference (Poster or Oral)
Literature Synthesis; Case Report or higher research work.
PART E: Mentorship and Experiential Learning (170 hours)
1. Clinical Mentoring 150 Hours
a. 1:1 Direct Clinical Mentorship (40 hours)
b. Indirect Mentor Accessible {Email, Zoom} – (110 hours)
2. Experiential Learning 20 hours
Total Program: 621 Hours
Credentials earned after Fellowship program participation:
- OMPT-C (Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy-Certified)
- MSK DN Cert (MSK Dry Needling Certified)
- MSK-C (Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Certified) - World Physiotherapy Recognized Program
- Dip. AOMPT (Diploma in Advanced Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy)- IFOMPT program
- FPAOMPT- Fellow, Philippine Association of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists- IFOMPT MO Country
Fellows are with reciprocal credentials to countries with IFOMPT Program. E.g. FAAOMPT in the USA.

Current Fellows-in- Training
Fellows-in-Training (Standing L-R)
Napole Cepe, PTRP, OMPT-C, Cert. MSK DN (Antique)
Romeo Pacamara, PTRP (Laguna)
Geraldine Gandingco, DPT, OMPT-C (USA)
Joel Quiambao, PTRP, OMPT-C (Saudi Arabia)
Joey Cabrera, PTPR, OMPT-C, Cert. MSK DN (Taguig)
Roly Dimol, PTRP, OMPT-C, Cert. MSK DN (Leyte)
Faculty/Mentors (Seated L-R):
Gigi Bautista, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Ulysses Juntilla, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
George Rodriguera, DPT, MSc, Cert. MDT, FAAOMPT