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Group photo of the Europe region general meeting in May 2026

Europe region holds its 15th general meeting in Pristina, Kosovo

Representatives from 32 member organisations came together at the Europe region general meeting

group photo of participants at Africa region conference 2026

Innovation, collaboration, and connection at the World Physiotherapy Africa region conference

Physiotherapy profession unites to advance rehabilitation across Africa.

Members of Haitian Physiotherapy Society with WCPT President and WCPT Regional Chair

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.

Freddy Kaltenborn

WCPT pays tribute to Freddy Kaltenborn

WCPT pays tribute to Freddy Kaltenborn, one of the founders of WCPT’s first subgroup the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists.