　Japanese Orthopedic Manual Therapy(JOMTA) was established in 1988, to study and disseminate orthopedics and to contribute to the development of medical health welfare.The forerunner of OMT was called "The Japanese and European Manual Medicine Study Meeting" and invited Mr. and Mrs. Kaltenborn to hold the international seminar of Kaltenborn-Evjenth concept.
　 The Basic course is divided into 9 sections and takes 50 days. The advanced course and Supervision takes 10 days each, following is a 2 days Last Exafominatin. Now the members of the 9th course are continuing the Basic Course. 25 members have received its DIPROMA in Japan now.
　 One of the aims of this association, was to become a Full Member of IFOMT which is sub group of World Confederation For Physical Therapy (WCPT).That is why we started action from 2005, and were accepted to Registered Interest groups (RIG). After that, on 2007, we presented paper to the Educational Commitee of IFOMT for judgement. On 11th June 2008, at the General meeting of IFOMT in Rotterdam, we were accepted as a Full Member. In future, as a delegate from Japan, we'll make more sustained improve of the Educational Level of IFOMT.
　Another aim is to improve quality and continually check the original techniques of the Postgraduate Course in the study session and general meeting once a year with the International Seminar (mentioned above). A magazine is created and distributed to all attendees dealing with the minutes of the meeting and other topical issue.
　In the future, we have to put in order many problems, revision of organization, educational examinations, action policies and so on.
　In introducing JFOMT, I humbly seek your cooperation.

　Thank you.
　Isamu Sunagawa