Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (F.O.M.T.)
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Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (F.O.M.T.)

Become a F.O.M.T. Specialist!

Duration: 6 Months

Mode: 100% Online (Live + Recorded Sessions)

Recognition: 🎓 Internationally Accredited | QR-Verified Certification

Lifetime Access: ✅ Yes — revisit Demonstration Videos and  course materials anytime

Investment: ₹53,000 + GST (others charge ₹1,20,000+ GST)


Feature Physioneeds Academy’s F.O.M.T. (6 months, Online) Other COMT Programs
Programme Duration ✅ 6 months (structured learning) ❌ Typically 6 days – few weekends, or 1+ year long commitments
Learning Mode ✅ 100% Online (live + recorded, global access) ❌ Mostly in-person / hybrid; limited online options
Soft Tissue Release (MFR) ✅ Included ❌ Not included
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) ✅ Included ❌ Not always included
Trigger Point Therapy ✅ Included ❌ Rarely included
Positional Release Therapy (PRT / SCS) ✅ Included ❌ Not included
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) ✅ Included ❌ Rarely included
Exposure to Major Manual Therapy Schools of Thought ✅ Yes — includes concepts from Maitland, Mulligan, McKenzie, Cyriax, etc. ❌ Typically focus on a single school of thought
Peripheral & Spinal Mobilisation ✅ Included ✅ Included
Neural Manual Therapy ✅ Included ❌ Not included
HVLA / Chiropractic Adjustments ✅ Included (with safety screening) ❌ Rarely included
Visceral Mobilisation Concepts ✅ Included ❌ Not included
Clinical Reasoning & Pain Science ✅ Strong emphasis (biomechanical, neurophysiological, fascial, evidence-based) ❌ Limited or not consistently included
Mentorship & Feedback ✅ Direct faculty guidance & case-based feedback ❌ Limited or not offered in online courses
Academic / CPD Recognition ✅ Internationally accredited, CPD-recognised; QR-verified certificate ❌ Varies; not always included
Lifetime Access ✅ Yes — unlimited access to all materials ❌ No (usually time-limited)
Investment ✅ ₹53,000 + GST (affordable) ❌ ₹1,20,000+ GST (significantly higher)

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About the Program

Learn how to treatment over 300+ conditions

The Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy represents a rigorous, clinically grounded academic pathway for physiotherapists seeking advanced expertise in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care. The programme is designed for practitioners committed to precision, accountability, ethical practice, and excellence in manual therapy–based rehabilitation

  • Intensive 6-month online programme for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals
  • Structured progression from foundational principles to advanced manual therapy applications
  •  Learn to treat orthopaedic, neurological, and chronic pain conditions with evidence-based techniques
  •  Delivered via live lectures, clinical demos, assignments, and a capstone portfolio
  •  Master 300+ techniques across soft tissue, joint, neural, visceral, and chiropractic domains
  •  Build advanced clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills
  •  Handle complex cases through case-based learning and mentorship
  •  Case-based clinical assignments & portfolio
  • Learn multiple systems of thought – Maitland, Mulligan, McKenzie, Cyriax, KKMT, Chiropractic
  •  Earn a Internationally recognised certification with QR verification

Through online sessions, participants will learn about technical aspects, having lifetime access to the practical demo material so you can revist and revise the concepts and mentorship from Dr. Chakshu to guide you with your clinical cases.

Program Highlights

  • Duration: 6 Months
  • Skill Level: Advanced
  • Language: English
  • Certificate: Yes, Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (F.O.M.T.) 
  • Global Recognition: Trusted by professionals in 190+ countries

Exclusive Access to 300+ techniques

Gain access to structured, instructor-led sessions that walk you through step-by-step applications of orthopaedic manual therapy techniques, advanced assessment protocols, clinical reasoning strategies, and integrative rehabilitation approaches.

Program Details

Structured Learning for Maximum Clinical Impact

This course is divided into theory, practical demo vidoes, assessments, and rehabilitation protocols.

APPLIED MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY, PALPATION & BIOMECHANICS

  • Introduction to Manual Therapy (History, Principles, Schools of Thought)
  • Surface and 3D functional Anatomy, Palpation & Draping Principles
  • Clinical Biomechanics
  • Assessment Strategies (ROM, End-Feel, Contractile/Capsular Patterns)
  • Bony landmarks, fascial lines, and myokinetic chains
  • Palpation protocols: static, dynamic, deep tissue
  • Neuro myofascial interrelationship mapping

PERIPHERAL JOINT MOBILIZATION - DIFFERENT SCHOOL OF THOUGHTS OF MANUAL THERAPY

  • Maitland Mobilization
  • Mulligan Approach
  • Cyriax approach to joint dysfunction and soft tissue lesions
  • General mobilization techniques

VISCERAL MANUAL THERAPY

  • Anatomy and mobility of key visceral organs
  • Techniques for liver, diaphragm, colon, kidneys
  • Clinical relevance in chronic ortho dysfunction

PRINCIPLES OF MANUAL THERAPY

  • Neurophysiological basis of manual interventions
  • Classification: soft tissue, joint, neurodynamic, visceral
  • Indications, contraindications, safety guidelines
  • Schools of Thoughts in Manual Therapy
  • Osteopathy
  • Chiropractic
  • McKenzie
  • Mennell
  • Mulligan
  • KKMT
  • Maitland
  • Kaltenborn
  • Cyriax

NEURODYNAMICS & NEURAL MOBILIZATION

  • Neural tissue biomechanics
  • Assessment
  • Mobilization techniques
  • Integration with ortho manual therapy

REGION-SPECIFIC TREATMENT PLANS

  • Shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder
  • Cervicogenic headaches, disc herniation
  • Lumbar radiculopathy, sciatica etc.
  • Post-operative ortho rehab (ACL, TKR, meniscus)
  • Head-to-toe patient scenario analysis & planning

SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION & RELEASE TECHNIQUES

  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Active Release Technique (ART)
  • Myofascial Release (MFR)
  • Positional Release Therapy (PRT)
  • MET (Muscle Energy Techniques)
  • Counterstrain
  • Still’s Technique
  • Sports Massage – deep tissue, pre/post-event, recovery massage

SPINAL & PELVIC MANUAL THERAPY

  • Vertebral subluxation dysfunction assessment
  • Indications and screening before spinal manipulation
  • Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral manipulations
  • Thrust mechanics, safety parameters, cavitation theory
  • Practical demonstration: side-lying, prone, supine techniques
  • Adjunct techniques of clinical significance
  • Maitland & Mulligan for spine (SNAGs/NAGs, PAs)
  • McKenzie (MDT) for discogenic conditions
  • Pelvis and sacroiliac joint mobilizations
  • Rib cage and TMJ manual therapy techniques

FUNCTIONAL MANUAL THERAPY & KKMT

  • Krishna Kinematic Manual Therapy (KKMT – 3D Functional Manual Therapy)
  • Combining MET + MFR + dynamic movement for real time corrections

What's Special?

Why Choose This Course Over Others?

The Ultimate Guide to Taping for Pain Relief & Rehabilitation

Taught by Dr. Chakshu Bansal, Renowned Lead Sports Physio and Rehab Specialist

300+ Techniques with Step-by-Step Guidance

Includes real-world clinical applications & case studies

Complete A-Z Coverage of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy

Access to 3D Anatomy, Special Orthopaedic Protocols, and Advanced Manual Therapy

Recognized F.O.M.T. Certification accredited with IAOTH UK

Benefits

Why This Course is a Game-Changer for Your Career

Expand Your Career Opportunities in Sports Teams, Rehab Centers & Clinics

  • Advanced Orthopaedic Skills
  • Develops expertise in managing complex conditions

  • Clinical Reasoning & Accuracy
  • Strengthens assessment and evidence-based decision making.

  • Professional Recognition
  • Boosts credibility with globally recognised certification.

  • Career Preparation
  • Prepares physiotherapists for advanced orthopaedic and sports roles.

Career Preparation

About the Instructor

Prof. Krishna N. Sharma 
Prof. Krishna N. Sharma, the world’s youngest Vice-Chancellor (2017), is a 9-time world record holder, educator, and author of over 400 books, including 40+ bestsellers. Currently Vice-Chancellor at St. Louis University, Cameroon, he previously held the same role at Victoria University, Uganda, and has taught across Africa, Asia, and Europe.

He developed the first school of thought in Manual Therapy (KKMT), now integrated into national physiotherapy curriculums and researched globally. Prof. Sharma is the first Indian physiotherapist to serve as a Vice-Chancellor and appear on the cover of PhysioTimes. A 2-time TEDx speaker, his courses have enrolled over 3,50,000+ students from 193+ countries.

About the Instructor

Dr. Chakshu Bansal
Physiotherapist | Educator | Researcher | Author
Founder – Ashira Arunalaya Healthcare | Physioneeds Academy
Dr. Chakshu Bansal is a globally renowned physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal disorders, pain management, and sports injuries. Holding a Ph.D. (USA) and a Master’s in Physiotherapy, she is a Certified Dry Needling Practitioner (South Africa), Certified Manual Therapist (Africa), Certified Taping Master Trainer (Canada), Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified EMG-NCV Therapist (USA). She is the founder of Tapedia, the world’s first encyclopedia of taping techniques, and co-developer of KinetiKinetic Manual Therapy (KKMT)—Asia's first complete school of thought in manual therapy, now integrated into the national curriculum (Ministry of Higher Education, Cameroon). She has trained over 20,000 physiotherapists, many of whom work with elite athletes, Bollywood celebrities (Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, etc.), and Indian sports teams. Dr. Bansal has served as Lead Physio for the INBL Pro 2025 Basketball League. With 16+ years of experience, she pioneered the Pain-Free Zone (2009) and continues her mission through Arunalaya by Dr. Chakshu. A three-time world record holder, Dr. Bansal is also a prolific researcher with multiple published research papers in national and international journals. She is the author of six books, including Magical Manus and A Practical Guide on KKMT, and continues to revolutionize the field of physiotherapy through education, innovation, and research.

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