American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

What American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists does

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), founded in 1992 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a private 501(c)(6)-style non-profit professional membership organization serving physical therapists who specialize in orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT). It represents approximately 2,835 members across the United States, including licensed PTs, FAAOMPT-designated Fellows, post-professional graduate students, and student members, and serves as the US delegate organization to the International Federation of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists (IFOMPT). AAOMPT operates as the credentialing body behind the FAAOMPT peer-recognition designation and runs ACOMPTE, which accredits 30+ OMPT fellowship programs nationwide, functioning as the de facto standards-setter for advanced manual therapy training in the US.

Its core offerings span tiered annual memberships (priced $15–$180 depending on member category), accredited fellowship programs delivered through partner institutions, an annual conference (2024 in Orlando, FL; 2026 in Buffalo, NY) with registration, exhibitor, and sponsorship revenue, the peer-reviewed Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, the monthly Hands On newsletter, a Find A Member/Fellow directory, Special Interest Groups, the Xperience first-time attendee program, and a newly launched $40,000 OMPT Research Grant administered through the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Revenue mechanics are diversified across subscription dues, conference registration and sponsorship, accreditation fees ($100 application review, $3,500 initial/re-accreditation, $1,500 annual), mailing list rentals (~2,000 opted-in members), and newsletter advertising. Strategic partnerships with APTA (which gates membership eligibility), IFOMPT (international federation), and FOMPT (research administration) underpin the membership pipeline, credentialing authority, and research funding activities. The organization is led by President Megan Donaldson, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, and Executive Director Melanie Talley, CAE, supported by a small staff of roughly four additional coordinators.

Name

American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Legal name

American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Website

https://aaompt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AAOMPT is a US non-profit professional membership association, founded 1992 and based in Baton Rouge, serving approximately 2,835 physical therapists specializing in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. It operates ACOMPTE accreditation for 30+ OMPT fellowship programs, runs the FAAOMPT designation, and delivers membership, conference, journal, and research grant services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from physical therapists, fellows, students, and foreign members providing recurring revenue stream
2. Conference Revenue: Annual conferences (2024 in Orlando, FL; 2026 in Buffalo, NY) generating revenue through registration fees, exhibitor booths, and sponsorships
3. Fellowship Program Fees: ACOMPTE accredited fellowship programs with application and accreditation fees
4. Mailing List Rental: Rental of membership mailing list to companies promoting products/services to members, approximately 2000 members
5. Newsletter Advertising: Advertising opportunities in the monthly e-newsletter Hands On reaching all members
6. Accreditation Fees: ACOMPTE accreditation services for OMPT fellowship programs including initial application review ($100), initial accreditation ($3,500), re-accreditation ($3,500), annual fees ($1,500), and appeal fees ($6,000)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) is a national non-profit professional membership organization that advances orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) practice, education, and research. It sells individual membership tiers, accredits OMPT fellowship programs through its ACOMPTE arm, hosts an annual conference, and publishes the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy and the Hands On newsletter for its roughly 2,835 members.

Product overview

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) is a professional membership organization rather than a technology company. Its core offerings include various membership tiers (Member, Fellow, Student, Foreign), ACOMPTE-accredited fellowship programs across partner institutions, annual conferences (2024 in Orlando, 2026 in Buffalo), the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, the monthly Hands On newsletter, member/fellow directory services, research grants ($40,000 OMPT Research Grant), and Special Interest Groups. The organization facilitates professional education, networking, and advancement in orthopaedic manual physical therapy through these membership-based services.

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Products and services

• AAOMPT Professional Membership Annual professional membership sold to physical therapists, fellows, post-professional students, students, and foreign PTs; includes journal subscription, Hands On newsletter, conference discounts, research survey access, SIG participation, and Find A Fellow listing.
• ACOMPTE-Accredited OMPT Fellowship Programs Post-professional clinical fellowship training programs in orthopaedic manual physical therapy, delivered through partner institutions and accredited by AAOMPT via ACOMPTE; designed for licensed physical therapists seeking the FAAOMPT designation.
• AAOMPT Annual Conference Paid annual in-person conference for OMPT practitioners featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, preconference workshops, exhibitor booths, and networking; registration open to members and non-members.
• ACOMPTE Fellowship Accreditation Services Institutional accreditation service sold to OMPT fellowship programs seeking recognized credentialing, including initial application review, initial accreditation, annual fees, re-accreditation, and appeals.
• Find A Member / Find A Fellow Directory Searchable online directory of AAOMPT members and FAAOMPT Fellows that supports patient referrals and professional networking across the US and Canada.
• OMPT Research Grant $40,000 research grant program sponsored by AAOMPT and administered by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, available to qualifying AAOMPT members conducting OMPT research.
• Hands On Newsletter Advertising & Mailing List Rental Paid advertising inventory in the monthly Hands On e-newsletter and rental of the AAOMPT member mailing list to companies promoting products and services to OMPT practitioners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 peer-reviewed publications by AAOMPT members and fellows
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPTA is AAOMPT's primary strategic partner. AAOMPT membership eligibility requires APTA membership or eligibility. The partnership provides member referral pipeline and establishes shared professional standards for physical therapy practice in the US.
• International Federation of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists (IFOMPT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFOMPT is the global governing body for OMPT. AAOMPT is the USA delegate organization. AAOMPT Fellows receive IFOMPT Manual Therapy Review. AAOMPT's IFOMPT delegate serves on advisory groups.
• Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FOMPT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOMPT administers the $40,000 AAOMPT-sponsored Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Research Grant for members. FOMPT also manages ACOMPTE accreditation services for fellowship programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Canadian Physiotherapy Association: The Canadian Physiotherapy Association serves as the parallel national professional body for Canadian PTs and supports orthopaedic/manual therapy divisions comparable to AAOMPT, but operates in a different national market.

Direct peers

• North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT): NAIOMT provides post-graduate orthopedic manual physical therapy training and credentialing through its own fellowship and certification pathways, directly competing with AAOMPT's ACOMPTE-accredited fellowship ecosystem for the same PT audience.
• Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars: Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars provides manual therapy training and certification for physical therapists, directly overlapping with AAOMPT's OMPT fellowship training and continuing education offerings.
• McKenzie Institute International: The McKenzie Institute operates a parallel credentialing model (MDT/Cert. MDT) for mechanical diagnosis and therapy, competing with AAOMPT for post-graduate PT training dollars and specialty recognition.
• Mulligan Concept Teachers Association: The Mulligan Concept offers credentialed manual therapy training and certified practitioner designation to physical therapists, representing an alternative post-graduate pathway competing with AAOMPT's FAAOMPT credential.
• International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM): IAOM delivers advanced orthopedic manual therapy training and credentialing programs to physical therapists and physicians, overlapping directly with AAOMPT's fellowship and FAAOMPT designation offering.

Broad incumbents

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): APTA is the broader umbrella professional association for the entire US physical therapy profession, within which AAOMPT operates as a specialty component; AAOMPT membership requires APTA membership or eligibility.
• World Physiotherapy: World Physiotherapy is the global umbrella body for national physical therapy associations; AAOMPT operates within this international framework through its IFOMPT membership for global OMPT standards.
• Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (APTA Orthopaedic Section): The APTA Orthopaedic Section is APTA's official specialty component serving orthopedic PTs with continuing education, certification pathways (OCS), and member services, overlapping with AAOMPT's specialty focus.

Others

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): AOTA is the US national professional association for occupational therapists; while adjacent rather than directly competing, AOTA operates a similar membership, accreditation, and conference-driven association model serving the broader rehabilitation profession.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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