Physical therapists join call to stop ‘ineffective and damaging’ low back pain treatment
A major study on low back pain has resulted in calls to stop harmful treatment practices, and a worldwide recognition of disability arising from the condition.
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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
Leadership is Love
WCPT President, Emma Stokes, discusses the concept 'leadership is love' in her latest blog.
Open call for members of the WCPT Education Policy and Guidelines Expert Working Group (EPG-EWG)
WCPT is commissioning a project to work with WCPT member organisations and others to review the WCPT policy statement on education and the suite of associated guidelines.
Building resilience following the Nepalese earthquake
WCPT President, Emma Stokes, discusses how the global physiotherapy community helped build resilience following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal.
Norwegian physical therapists celebrate direct access for patients
Physical therapists in Norway have successfully established direct access to physiotherapy for patients across the country.
Congress Programme Committee meets to plan exciting programme for 2019
The WCPT Congress Programme Committee has met in London to start to shape the scientific programme for Geneva.
