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Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (CAMT)  - http://manipulativetherapy.org  Resources and information for and about the manual therapist including general information, education, current issues, research, links, and a private members section  North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT)  - http://naiomt.com  Information, lists of courses and articles, related announcements, chat groups, and links for and about manual therapists in North America.  Oxford Spine Society  - http://www.oxfordspine.org  Group extended to physicians, surgeons and physical therapists worldwide to share clinical and research findings related to spinal disease and its management. The site also contains a wealth of information pertaining to back pain.  The Neuro Orthopaedic Institution  - http://www.noigroup.com  David Butler's site with a focus on pain, neurobiology, the nervous system and manual therapy. Included are case studies, article reviews and discussion groups.  Manipulative Physiotherapy  - http://www.acay.com.au/~mkrause/blue_mountains2.htm  An aid for physiotherapy students in their clinical reasoning and problem solving skills for dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system.  McConnell Institute  - http://www.mcconnell-institute.com/  Information on the McConnel patellofemoral treatment plan and courses.  Canadian Orthopractic Manual Therapy Association (COMTA)  - http://orthopractic.org/  A multidisciplinary organization of clinical specialists, basic scientists, and educators dedicated to providing the public, fellow healthcare professionals, government and funding agencies with guidelines on the provision of safe and effective manual therapy including mobilization and manipulation.  International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists  - http://ifomt.org  An organization of specialist physiotherapists with an internationally recognized post-graduate qualification.  New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association  - http://www.nzmpa.org.nz/  Providers of ongoing education in musculoskeletal manual/manipulative physiotherapy offering a range of short courses for physiotherapists.  Biovalent Systems Manual Therapy Training  - http://www.biovalentsystems.com  Frank Lowen, internationally-known manual therapist, teaches Biovalent Manual Therapies, his original body of work. Nationwide classes for licensed practitioners teach light-touch assessment and manual therapy techniques utilizing the body's own self-corrective mechanisms.  Orthopaedic Manual / Manipulative Therapy (OMT)  - http://www.omt.org/  Bringing together Orthopaedic Manual Therapy associations around the world to a central point for relevant courses.  The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)  - http://www.aaompt.org/  Included is consumer information, event listings, job postingss and manual therapy exam information while promoting excellence in orthopaedic manual physical therapy practice, education and research, and collaborates with national and international associations.  Mulligan Concept, NAGs, SNAGs, and MWMs  - http://www.bmulligan.com/  Brian Mulligan's concept of mobilisations with movement (MWMS) and sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGS) have progressed physical therapist-applied passive physiological movements and accessory techniques in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.  Manual Therapy International Tokyo (MTI Tokyo)  - http://www.mtitokyo.com  A non-profit organization that arranges workshops in Asia, bringing together physical therapists from around the world.