Physical therapists’ role in chronic pain is the theme for World Physical Therapy Day
Chronic pain is the theme of this year's World Physical Therapy Day on 8 September 2019.
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World Health Professions Alliance calls for more investment in the health workforce at UN Summit of the Future
The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), is calling on world leaders for the investment in the health workforce needed to meet the commitments made in the Pact for the Future.
World PT Day 2024 materials launched
Campaign materials for World PT Day 2024 launched
Workshop report for ICRC-sponsored delegates to WCPT Congress 2019
Over 50 physiotherapists working for the ICRC or in ICRC-supported rehabilitation centres in countries affected by conflict attended the WCPT Congress 2019.
Bursary recipients share their experiences of congress
More than 30 physical therapists attended WCPT Congress 2019 in Geneva, thanks to the generosity of congress delegates and WCPT’s partners.
WCPT member organisations update: 1 July 2019
Consistent with WCPT's Constitution, the following physical therapy national association has ceased membership of WCPT, with effect from 1 July 2019.
WCPT raises concerns about role of non-state actors
WCPT and other members of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) have raised concerns about involvement of non-state actors in WHO governing bodies' processes.
Thriving, not surviving, with a long-term condition
Panel members shared personal stories and challenged physical therapists to think differently about goal-setting for people living with long term conditions.
