World Physiotherapy is the sole international voice for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists through 128 member organisations
The WCPT Congress 2021 will be held in Dubai, hosted by the Emirates Physiotherapy Society. WCPT President
@ekstokes
announced the news today, congratulating the Emirates Physiotherapy Society on their successful bid:
#globalpt
#WCPT2021
We train people for life. For functional autonomy. For health. That is why physical activity and exercise is so important, safe and starting as early as possible. From the ICU to the community. eg, how many activities of daily living involve squats?
#Squat
#Covid
#Physiotherapy
The call for abstracts for
#WCPT2019
is now open! This is your opportunity to present your work to a global audience at the profession's largest international event.
#globalpt
A statement from
@ekstokes
,
@WorldPhysio1951
president: "World Physiotherapy is saddened and angered by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Our thoughts are with our colleagues and friends in Ukraine and those in the wider
#GlobalPT
community affected by these events.
This year’s World PT Day materials are here!
Download copies of the
#WorldPTDay
materials NOW in English & Spanish:
2022's theme is
#osteoarthritis
. Materials include information sheets, posters - & more!
French added soon, other languages to follow.
Want to know what the physical therapy profession looks like in different countries? Check out the profiles and infographics developed by WCPT from data supplied by its member organisations.
Thank you
#globalpt
for your support of
#wcpt2019
| record no. focused symposium submissions | evidence-based, relevant, forward thinking, engaging & exciting = quality programme
#savethedate
Are you ready for
#worldptday
? You can download flyers and posters to share this year’s message about physical activity and mental health – and the role of physical therapists
#globalpt
Did you know one in four people will experience a mental health issue during their lifetime? Find out how a physical therapist can help manage mental health issues
#worldptday
#globalpt
Registration for
#WCPT2019
is now OPEN! Register to attend individual days or the full programme, 10-13 May 2019, in Geneva. Super Early Bird registration is available until 31 Oct. More:
#globalPT
Did you know 11 sessions at
#WCPT2019
will be live streamed? You can watch these sessions, regardless of where you live in the world, in real time and listen to the high profile speakers. After each live stream, you'll be able to watch a recording
WCPT is committed to working with
@WHO
to achieve the vision of the Global Action Plan for Physical Activity to improve health for all and support more active people for a healthier world
#BeActive
Today is
#WorldHealthDay
. Find out more about WCPT’s work to raise the profile of global health issues and provide materials and information to physical therapists around the world
#globalPT
#HealthForAll
Ecuadorian and Colombian physical therapists from the Ecuadorian Society of Physiotherapy, one of
@WCPT1951
's member organisations, are providing support to people affected by the volcano in Guatemala
#globalPT
Could you be a WCPT DOVE? The WCPT Experts Database is being relaunched as the WCPT Database of Volunteers and Experts (WCPT DOVES). Pl register if you are willing to support the development of the profession & share your expertise & experience
#globalpt
Did you know one in six people will have experienced a mental health issue in the past seven days? Find out how a physical therapist can help manage mental health issues
#worldptday
#globalpt
#WorldPTDay
is on 8 September every year.
It’s an opportunity for physiotherapists around the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution of their profession.
Take a look at how
#WorldPTDay
has been celebrated in the past:
#GlobalPT
Were you in Cape Town? The WCPT Congress has won an international award for outstanding legacy activities benefitting Africa and the wider community. Read the full story:
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Have you seen our toolkit for this year’s
#WorldPTDay
?
Get ready for 8 September with downloads for posters, infographics and more:
13 languages available and more coming soon!
#GlobalPT
Ok so this is not my finest moment but it's a 'composite' selfie of
#WCPT2019
opening ceremony & if you come along to the closing ceremony on Monday, I'll try to do better!
If you’re a student or early career physical therapist/physiotherapist, you could become a Network Facilitator for WCPT Future and represent your region, contribute to discussions, amplify the voice of others like you – and more! Deadline: 16 Nov. More:
The
#justkeepmoving
campaign from
@physiopedia
is helping physical therapists include day-to-day activity and movement as part of their patient and client care. Find out more:
Türkiye'de 26.000 fizyoterapist bulunmaktadır. Tele sağlık hizmetleri sağlayabiliyorlar mı? Türkiye Fizyoterapi Derneği ve Türkiye'deki fizyoterapi hakkında daha fazla bilgi edinin:
#GlobalPT
@ERWorldPhysio