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.
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WHPA press release renews calls for protection of healthcare workers in conflict settings
10 years after the UN Security Council Resolution 2286, attacks on healthcare personnel and facilities continue
World Physiotherapy board announces host city location for congress in 2029
Find out where World Physiotherapy Congress 2029 will be held
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.
Tokyo to host WCPT General Meeting and WCPT Congress 2023
The WCPT General Meeting and Congress in 2023 will be hosted by the Japanese Physical Therapy Association and take place in Tokyo, WCPT’s Executive Board has announced.
