2019 is the most successful World PT Day to date
This year’s World Physical Therapy Day and the theme of chronic pain has proved to be the most successful since the launch of the day in 1996.
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WHPA urges COP31 to put health at the heart of climate action
WHPA members call for health professionals and resilient health systems to be prioritised in global climate action
Japanese Physical Therapy Association celebrates 60 years
Marking the 60th anniversary of physiotherapy in Japan, reflecting on the past and looking to the future.
Stakeholders discuss provision of physical therapy education and training in Tajikistan
A three-day stakeholders’ meeting in Tajikistan discussed the development of entry-level physical therapy education.
AEF celebrates 50th anniversary
The Spanish Association of Physiotherapists, Asociación Española de Fisioterapeutas (AEF), recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Press release: Surveys reveal global state of the physical therapy profession
Responses to the latest WCPT survey reveal a significant rise in the number of physical therapists who are members of their national organisation.
Join the global conversation about physiotherapy education
Emma Stokes, WCPT President, discusses physiotherapy education in her latest blog.
WCPT membership votes to admit three new member organisations
Three new member organisations have been admitted to the World Confederation for Physical Therapy by electronic vote of the membership.
