I am a physiotherapist in Toronto that has his FCAMPT (Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist) designation. If you have suffered an injury or are in pain I want you to consider choosing an FCAMPT physiotherapist to help you with your recovery. This article is aimed to educate you on how FCAMPT physiotherapists have advanced training in Manual therapy and musculoskeletal injuries and why they can be a great choice when recovering from musculoskeletal injury or pain.
What Is A FCAMPT Physiotherapist ?
FCAMPT physiotherapists are Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists (FCAMPT). These physiotherapists have taken extensive post graduate training after their physiotherapy degrees. This is an internationally recognized qualification in hands on manipulative therapy. These therapists have been rigorously tested with written and practical exams and mentored to develop proficient hands on manual therapy skills.
Check out this video from the CAMPT (Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists ) website to further explain a FCAMPT physiotherapist
Now that you know what an FCAMPT Physiotherapist is here are 8 important reasons you should consider choosing one if you are in pain or recovering from an injury:
1) Experts In Hands On Manual Therapy Assessment And Treatment
Manual therapy can be a very effective treatment option for a wide variety of musculoskeletal pain. If you want manual therapy to be a part of your injury recovery, FCAMPT is the only internationally recognized credential to assure that a physiotherapist meets the standards of advanced manual therapy techniques. In physiotherapy school physiotherapists take only a small amount of manual therapy skills in which they can take into practice. It is only with post graduate training that these skills are mastered.
2) Expertise in Musculoskeletal Injuries
FCAMPT provides a physiotherapist with an expertise in musculoskeletal injuries. During physiotherapy school physiotherapists take cardiorespiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal training. Upon graduation physiotherapists have a general knowledge in these 3 areas. After graduation a physiotherapist can take post -graduate courses in the areas that they want to become an expert. When a physiotherapist completes FCAMPT training they have focused on becoming an expert in musculoskeletal injuries. FCAMPT can give you confidence when choosing a physiotherapist as they have achieved a high level of expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
3)Manipulation technique training
Joint manipulation is a unique expert regulated skill that can reduce pain, improve motion and overall function. This technique can be even more effective when combined with exercises and education.
Joint manipulation is the application of a rapid force movement that gaps a joint creating an improved joint mobility and a neurophysiological relaxation to help to relax the nervous system and muscles resulting in decreased pain, improved mobility and function.
Not all physiotherapists are trained in manipulation. This is a regulated technique in which a physiotherapist must be rostered. Only a small percentage of physiotherapists are trained in these techniques. FCAMPT accreditation assures that a physiotherapist is trained to be effective and safe when administering these techniques. FCAMPT therapists learn a wide variety of manipulation techniques for a variety of joints and injury conditions.
4) Wide Exposure To A Variety Of Expert Instructors
While obtaining FCAMPT credentialing therapists complete several courses over the course of years. These education systems have input from some of the best clinicians in the country. Physiotherapists achieving FCAMPT accreditation have had the opportunity to get feedback from all of these expert clinicians with training from around the world. Only a small portion of physiotherapists complete the FCAMPT credentialing process. For more information on the education process check out the link https://manippt.org/faq/
5) Post Graduate Mentorship
All physiotherapists must complete a minimum standard of mentorship hours in addition to passing written and practical exams. This creates further opportunities to perfect skills and develop expert assessment and treatment techniques. This also allows Physiotherapists to develop expert Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment clinical reasoning. FCAMPT Physiotherapists have been assessed on techniques they learn throughout the education process several times.
6) Internationally Recognized
FCAMPT is the only internationally recognized accreditation that recognizes an expertise in manual therapy and manipulation techniques for physiotherapists in Canada. The International Federation of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) represents a group of Manipulative Physical Therapists from around the world who have completed stringent post graduate specialization programs in neuromusculoskeletal disorders. The Federation sets educational and clinical standards for this area of physical therapy. IFOMPT endorses evidence-based practice and requires a high standard of patient management which is outlined in its standard document. To learn more about IFOMPT click the following link https://www.ifompt.org/
7) Evidence Based Training and Researched techniques
In order to meet the international guidelines of IFOMPT FCAMPT physiotherapists are taught the latest evidence based guidelines and assessment/treatment techniques.
Also, following FCAMPT completion, this group of physiotherapists has access to learning opportunities in order to keep up to date.
8) Commitment To Ongoing Learning And Development
Any physiotherapist who is a FCAMPT has shown a commitment to ongoing learning after completing physiotherapy school. This not only provides an opportunity to learn new skills but also continued development of past clinical skills.
These are only a few main reasons why you should consider picking an FCAMPT physiotherapist for your pain or injury recovery. If you are in Toronto and would like the opportunity to work with an FCAMPT physiotherapist contact Shawn WIlliams Physiotherapy at 416-660-4187 or click here for a FREE 20 minute phone consultation to find out how we can help you.
