WCPT launches online presentations from World Physical Therapy 2011.
Posted by Rachael Lowe on January 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment
WCPT is launching a new online resource for physical therapists from its congress, World Physical Therapy 2011. For the first time, WCPT is offering recordings of some of the most popular focused symposia and discussion panels via the WCPT website. The new materials include video and audio recordings with accompanying PowerPoint presentations. As well as [...]
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New guidelines for CRPS management
Posted by Rachael Lowe on January 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating, painful condition in a limb associated with sensory, motor, autonomic, skin and bone abnormalities. Pain is typically the leading symptom, but is often associated with limb dysfunction and psychological distress. Prompt diagnosis and early treatment is required to avoid secondary physical problems related to disuse of the [...]
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Do you have a professional interest in Pain and it`s management?
Posted by Rachael Lowe on September 15, 2011 · 1 Comment
The Physiotherapy Pain Association (UK) and Sociedad Española de Fisioterapia y Dolor (Spain) are seeking expressions of interest and support for their joint proposal to establish an International Pain Network. With sufficient support they would like to seek recognition as a Network of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). They are hoping that the [...]
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Bone Health and Exercise: Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis – 29th October – London,UK
Posted by Rachael Lowe on September 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The aim of this course is to provide evidence based overview of the role of exercise in prevention and management of osteoporosis Learning outcomes - By the end of the course, participants will… 1. Gain an understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology of osteoporosis 2. Appreciate the evidence base for exercise in preventing and managing osteoporosis 3. Have [...]
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Physical therapists at the heart of the global battle against cancer
Posted by Rachael Lowe on September 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment
This September the United Nations will hold its first ever summit on non-communicable disease – only the second such meeting to focus on global disease. The summit, involving heads of state, is an official recognition that non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and cancer) are an increasing global health challenge. They already claim [...]
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World Physical Therapy Day, time to promote global health
Posted by Rachael Lowe on July 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
World Physical Therapy Day is approaching – and this year it coincides with a world event of vital importance to physical therapists and their efforts to improve the impact of the profession on global health. This September, just 11 days after World Physical Therapy Day, the United Nations will hold its first ever summit on [...]
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General Meeting decides on review of WCPT regulations
Posted by Rachael Lowe on July 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
A record number of delegations attended the WCPT General Meeting, with physical therapy organisations from 96 countries represented. Here are some of the main decisions from WCPT’s 16th General Meeting. Review of Articles of Association The next four years will see WCPT reviewing its Articles of Association, following the General Meeting’s approval of a motion [...]
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New strategy tackles respiratory diseases
Posted by Rachael Lowe on July 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment
People with respiratory diseases could benefit from plans announced by the UK government. The government outcomes strategy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma aims to improve the lives of patients with breathing difficulties by coordinating the efforts of the NHS, social care and voluntary organisations. ‘We want to liberate the NHS and give [...]
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NLC Clinical Leadership Fellowships
Posted by Rachael Lowe on July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment
A Unique Opportunity The new Clinical Leadership Fellowship is the only scheme designed for clinicians in all areas of the NHS across England. The Clinical Leadership Fellowships programme will help the National Leadership Council to transform leadership capacity and capability across the NHS, and it offers you a unique opportunity to develop your personal leadership [...]
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More from WPT2011
Posted by Rachael Lowe on July 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Take a look at the photographs from World Physical Therapy 2011, WCPT’s 60th anniversary gala dinner and the General Meeting: Congress: www.hansoostrumfotografie.nl/klanten/wcpt2011/ Gala dinner: www.hansoostrumfotografie.nl/klanten/wcpt2011galadinner/ General meeting: www.hansoostrumfotografie.nl/klanten/wcpt2011generalmeeting/ WHERE IN 2015? For those of you who missed the closing ceremony and the announcement of where we will be in June 2015 for the next WCPT congress - it is [...]
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