OMPT Advocacy

IFOMPT Advisory Group on OMPT Advocacy
Composition
Jonathan Stammers (Chair). Laura Finucane (EC liaison), Pierre Roscher (EC), Clair Hebron, Ina Diener, Lily Bautista, Anoop Chowdhury, and Ingrid du Toit (Executive Director).
Purpose
IFOMPT is an advocate for the use of manual and manipulative therapy which has been the cornerstone of IFOMPT since its inception, with members demonstrating a high level of practice in this area. IFOMPT is recognised for its expertise and as advocates we must provide sufficient and sound evidence for its use and its limitations.
2022 Charges
TBD
Communication and Reporting
The advisory group chair will be responsible for ensuring effective communication between the advisory group and the EC.
Working Methods
The advisory group will work remotely using email, video conferencing, online meeting platforms, or any other technology as needed to enable fair and reasonable consideration of any matters. All documents will be available to members in electronic format, information contained in documents is confidential to IFOMPT staff, the advisory group, and the EC.
Conflict of Interest
Members of the advisory group will comply with IFOMPT’s conflict of interest policy, and any other relevant policies, at all times. Members will declare any matters that may create a true or perceived conflict of interest or bias at the start of each meeting and at other times as required by policies.
Limitation on Powers
The advisory group cannot invite further individuals onto the advisory group without the specific agreement of the EC.

IFOMPT December 2021