Name change for global physical therapy body
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) will be changing its name to World Physiotherapy later this year.
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World Physiotherapy board announces host city location for congress in 2029
Find out where World Physiotherapy Congress 2029 will be held
World Physiotherapy membership votes to admit new member organisations
National physiotherapy associations admitted
Surveys reveal global state of the physical therapy profession in 2019
Responses to the latest WCPT survey reveal a significant rise in the number of physical therapists who are members of their national organsiation.
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.
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.
