Presenters share snapshot of education studies
The Rapid 5 session on education at Congress 2019 gave delegates a snapshot into a range of important studies.
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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.
Delegates hear Direct Access is a global ambition
Direct Access to physical therapy for patients is a global ambition with 76% of WCPT’s membership organisations offering different types of DA to patients.
Breakdancing, alp horns, and flag-throwers open WCPT Congress 2019
A sensational display of breakdancing by performer Redo brought the audience at the WCPT Congress 2019 opening ceremony to their feet in the Geneva Arena on 10 May.
Unanimous vote from WCPT’s member organisations for new Constitution
Voting delegates from 106 physical therapy associations have voted unanimously for a new Constitution for the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT).
Physical therapy’s highest global honour goes to Anne Moseley
Australian physical therapist Anne Moseley has been awarded the World Confederation for Physical Therapy’s (WCPT) highest honour for her outstanding contribution to the physical therapy profession as a clinician, teacher, and researcher.
13 member organisations admitted to WCPT
13 physical therapy associations were admitted as member organisations to the World Confederation for Physical Therapy at its General Meeting on 8 May 2019 in Geneva.
