Who Are We
Macau Physical Therapists Association (MPTA) was officially formed in May 2000. It is a non-profit making association registered with the Macau S.A.R. government, representing the majority of the physical therapists in Macau. Our members were once just limited to the hospital service. As our first 15 years just passed, our services today cover a wider range of professional fields.
Mission Statement
The main objectives of the association are to promote and maintain a high standard of physical therapy practice in Macau, to assist the Macau government in optimization of the healthcare system, to exercise the duties and responsibilities to the patients and the general public with interest and integrity.
Members
MPTA has 114 members as of 2015, the equivalent of one per 5600 Macau citizens. Requirements stated in the MPTA constitution must be satisfied for a person to be accepted to become one of our members. Members of MPTA are distributed in different fields, including health care centers facilities such as hospitals and clinics, government-run facilities, nursing homes, schools, fitness industry, self-operated businesses and others etc.
The majority of Macau’s physical therapists undertook their undergraduate degree in Taiwan, because there is no facility or university which offers physical therapy studies in Macau itself. We also have graduates who completed their degrees in Hong Kong, Portugal, India, Australia, Canada, England, etc. There have been members who have furthered their studies and became specialized in pain management, psychology, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, sports science, physical education and sports, sports medicine, rehabilitation science, anatomy, geriatrics, assistive technology, etc.
