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Nepal Physiotherapy Association (NEPTA)

This is the official website of the Nepal Physiotherapy Association (NEPTA), which represents over 3000 physiotherapists around Nepal and abroad. NEPTA works with governments and educational bodies to try to ensure that a quality physiotherapy service is available when and where you need it.

Nepal Physiotherapy Association (NEPTA) is a national organization of professional Nepalese physiotherapists. NEPTA is a member of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).

NEPTA is recognized by the Government of Nepal and registered as national umbrella organization of professional physiotherapists.

NEPTA falls under National Direction Act 2018 BS.

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About Us

Nepal Physiotherapy Association (NEPTA) is a national organization of professional Nepalese physiotherapists. NEPTA is a member of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).

Nepal Physiotherapy Association (NEPTA) is a national organization of professional Nepalese physiotherapists which is also a member of the World Physiotherapy and Asia west pacific (AWP). It is recognized by the Government of Nepal and is registered as a national umbrella organization of professional physiotherapists. There are approximately 2500 physiotherapist registered in Nepal Health Professional Council and above 500 physiotherapist is NEPTA member. NEPTA has established 7 branches chapters in the all the province of Nepal. All NEPTA branches chapters has more than 100 physiotherapists.

NEPTA is recognized by the Government of Nepal and registered as national umbrella organization of professional physiotherapists.

NEPTA falls under National Direction Act 2018 BS.

Vision

Vision of NEPTA is to move physiotherapy forward as a profession so that it is recognized by various sectors including ministry of health, government and various non-governmental organizations for its significant role in improving health and wellbeing.

Mission Statement
  • Unite the physiotherapy profession within the country.
  • Represent physiotherapy in Nepal internationally.
  • Promote high standards of physiotherapy practice, education and research.
  • Facilitate communication and information exchange among branches. (subgroups) of NEPTA and their members.
  • Collaborate with national and international organizations.
  • Contribute to the improvement of health.
Objective
  • To uplift physiotherapy profession in Nepal
  • To create awareness of physiotherapy to the consumer, government and policy makers.
  • To set and ensure the ethical professional practices and high professional standards of independent practice of physiotherapy
  • To preach lifelong learning to all physiotherapists in Nepal
  • To publish newsletter and update members and others with regular activities of NEPTA and also inform you about latest treatment approach.
  • To update all regarding news, events and activities of NEPTA.
  • To link the physiotherapists from all over Nepal for sharing of ideas and knowledge.
  • To collaborate with National and International organizations.
  • To encourage all for evidence-based approach in the field of physiotherapy, start and encourage Scientific research in Physiotherapy in Nepal
  • To watch and advise Government / Organizations and NGOs on policy matters affecting the development and practice of Physiotherapy.
  • To advise and assist Government, Organization and NGO’s on policy matters affecting the development and practice of physiotherapy.
  • To create awareness to government regarding job opportunities, scholarship like other fields and discourage and stop malpractice and quack practice of physiotherapy in Nepal.
  • To work in all possible ways to achieve the aims and objective of NEPTA.

Message from WCPT

From the Secretary General and President

After the tremendous success of last year, WCPT is now urging you to mark World Physical Therapy Day in your diary and start planning for the 8th September. The development of new material is underway and will be available in website in June.

With just over two years to go, planning activities are increasing for World Physical Therapy 2011, WCPT is set to make the 2011 congress a not-to-miss event for physical therapists from around the world. To receive congress news and updates please register here.  If you would like to use all or part of this E-letter for your own newsletters or websites then please feel free. We need your assistance to reach the profession around the world, so please send this e-update to your members.

Kind Regards,
Brenda J Myers and Marilyn Moffat