About the region
The Europe region is a member of the European Union (EU) Commission Health Policy Forum and has collaborated with the European Commission on the recognition of professional qualifications, the service directive, patient mobility, healthcare developments and internal market information. It has conducted two projects under the EU Commission Community Action Programme.
The region has held congresses and workshops on education, common platforms to help physiotherapists migrate in the EU and clinical guidelines. It has also developed a range of documents, including core standards of practice, an auditing tool, and physiotherapy service standards.
Europe region executive committee
- Chair: Esther-Mary D'Arcy, member of Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists
- Michele Cannone, member of Associazione Italiana di Fisioterapia/Italian Association of Physiotherapy
- Tim Németh, member of Axxon, Physical Therapy in Belgium
- Katri Partanen, member of Suomen Fysioterapeutit/Finnish Association of Physiotherapists
- Carmen Suárez, member of Asociación Española de Fisioterapeutas/Spanish Association of Physiotherapists
Webinars and events
Webinar: Physiotherapy for mental health: the skills you have, the impact you can make
- Monday 12 May 2025, 17:00-18:00 UTC (19:00-20:00 CET)
- More information and link to register
- Attendees of the full webinar will receive 1 World Physiotherapy continuing professional development (CPD) credit
- Webinar description: On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Week and European Public Health Week, the World Physiotherapy Europe region is holding a webinar on the skills physiotherapists have to treat persons with mental health problems.
The ever-changing world brings us not only challenges but also opportunities to work better, to live better. Scientific research lets us better understand the interconnectedness of the human body and mind, lifting the stigma of mental health problems and calling for deeper involvement of all health care professionals into the management of mental health challenges.
Physiotherapy is not an exclusion in this situation. On the contrary, physiotherapists are in the perfect place: all the skills, knowledge and tools are already there. This webinar will include short presentations focusing on competencies and tools every physiotherapist should already have and the impact that putting these resources in action can have.
Places are limited so registration to the event does not guarantee attendance.
The event will be part of the official agenda of European Public Health Week.