World Physiotherapy endorses the concept of decent workDecent work: Defined up by ILO in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 'decent work' sums up the aspirations of people in their working lives. It involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organise and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all women and men. View full list of glossary terms and advocates for the right of physiotherapists to safe and healthy work and work environments that assures their own healthHealth: '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 promotionSee full list of glossary terms and safety and that of their patients/clients.
Policy statement: Occupational health and safety of physiotherapists
