How IFOMPT Shapes Global Manual Therapy Education and Practice

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 down with IFOMPT President Dr. Paolo Sanzo to discuss international education standards, evidence-informed practice, and global collaboration. The conversation explores how IFOMPT supports clinicians, educators, and researchers worldwide—and why global consistency ultimately improves patient care. 00:00 – Introduction to the AAOMPT–IFOMPT collaborative series 01:29 – Introducing Dr. Paolo Sanzo and IFOMT leadership 03:19 – What IFOMPT is and its role within World Physiotherapy 04:12 – Paolo’s journey through IFOMPT leadership roles 05:21 – IFOMPT’s growth since 1974 07:11 – IFOMPT’s vision and mission explained 09:47 – Education standards and member organization requirements 12:10 – International monitoring and maintaining consistency 17:49 – Evidence-based practice and global context 20:16 – IFOMPT as a research and collaboration conduit 23:14 – Challenges and opportunities of global collaboration 26:18 – Working with international organizations and regions 30:35 – Strategic priorities and future direction 32:46 – Advice for clinicians pursuing excellence 34:02 – Final reflections and closing remarks

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How IFOMPT Shapes Global Manual Therapy Education and Practice is an episode from AAOMPT Podcast by American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

This episode is 0:36:50 long.

This episode was published on Jan 29, 2026.

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