About the subgroup
Vision
To provide an international support network for member countries of World
Mission
As the international voice of physiotherapists working in the field of pelvic and women’s
- encourage collaboration between
physiotherapy member country groups working in this area of interest - improve
health care internationally through facilitation and promotion of best-practice of pelvic and women’shealth physiotherapy - collaborate and facilitate communication and information exchange among our member groups
Our values
- integrity and transparency in what we do
- respecting the
diversity , culture, and values of our members - encouraging professionalism and excellence in
physiotherapy in pelvic and women’shealth
Strategic goals
- foster cooperation between member groups practicing in pelvic and women's
health throughout the world - encourage improved
standards of practice and in education in pelvic and women'shealth care - advance practice by communication and exchange of information between member groups
- encourage scientific research and promote opportunities for the spread of knowledge of new developments in the fields of pelvic and women's
health - assist World
Physiotherapy member organisations develop recognised groups in pelvic and women'shealth .
Membership
IOPTPWH’s membership comprises recognised women’s
To gain membership you need to be a member of an officially recognised pelvic and/or women’s
Friends
Physiotherapists from countries/territories not currently members of IOPTPWH can become part of the Friends group by contacting the IOPTPWH secretary. We encourage individuals to form interest groups in women's
Conferences
IOPTPWH is committed to offering educational opportunities and has held a conference or course every four years. These have either been run as part of a World