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.
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World PT Day 2026 materials launched
Campaign materials for World PT Day 2026 launched
World Physiotherapy strengthens advocacy at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva
Bringing rehabilitation to the global health stage
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.
Physical therapy member organisations elect WCPT’s President and Vice President
Emma Stokes has been elected as President and Melissa Locke has been elected as Vice President of the WCPT.
