The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 1970 and is part of our Asia Western Pacific region. PPTA was established in 1964 by graduates of the first physiotherapy bachelor’s degree in the Philippines.
Specialty groups
The Philippine Physical TherapyPhysical therapy —services for individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. Physical therapy is described more comprehensively in WCPT’s Description of Physical Therapy. The professional title and term used to describe the profession's practice varies and depends largely on the historical roots of the profession in each country. The most generally used titles and terms are 'physical therapy’, ‘physiotherapy' and ‘physical therapist’, ‘physiotherapist’. View the full list of glossary terms Association (PPTA), or its national special interest groups, are members of the following specialty groups recognised by World PhysiotherapySee Physical therapy:
