Both private practitioners and publicly employed physiotherapists are members. The main task of the NPA is working to improve member salaries and working conditions as well as stimulating professional development and quality. The association has 21 local branches. NPA arranges on average 50 continuing education courses annually. Special Interest Groups NPA has 11 Special Interest Groups.
Members can join one or several of the fields.
In Norway physiotherapy is protected by law. Norwegian citizens are entitled to get treatment from a physiotherapist if they need it. Both title and functions are legally defined. The physiotherapist is legally responsible for his or her own professional actions. Physiotherapy constitutes prevention and treatment of disease and physical suffering.