The International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy Guideline on Doping

The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) supports anti-doping policies in athletes of all ages and abilities. WCPT supports an athlete’s right to participate in doping-free sport, and to promote

Health: 'Health' is defined in the WHO constitution of 1948 as a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

See also Health promotion

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, fairness and

Equity: The principle of equity moves beyond that of equality (the same resources are distributed to everyone regardless of differences between them) to work towards parity of access to resources. Equity recognises differences between people, and that at times there may need to be extra efforts for some individuals or groups.

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for athletes worldwide. Therefore, WCPT endorses the International Federation of Sports

Physical therapy —services for individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. Physical therapy is described more comprehensively in WCPT’s Description of Physical Therapy.

The professional title and term used to describe the profession's practice varies and depends largely on the historical roots of the profession in each country. The most generally used titles and terms are 'physical therapy’, ‘physiotherapy' and ‘physical therapist’, ‘physiotherapist’.

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’s Guideline on Doping. 

WCPT urges its member organisations to promote the guideline, and the principles contained within it, to their members.