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Posted by Lindsay Bayuk on September 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
That’s a wrap! Last week we attended the California Physical Therapy Associationannual conference. Held in Long Beach, the conference drew over 1,250 attendees from across California. We had a great time sharing WebPT with potential new members. We posted most of our photos of the conference on Flickr. Check them out here. We gave demonstrations [...]
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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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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Posted by Rachael Lowe on July 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The WCPT is pleased to announce the finalists of its Art & Health competition, launched in October last year. The selected finalists were being shown at an exhibition for the duration of WCPT’s Congress, World Physical Therapy 2011, in Amsterdam, 20-23 June. Outstanding pieces of artwork were sought representing the role of physical therapy/physiotherapy within [...]
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Posted by Rachael Lowe on July 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Doctors have rejected the government’s revised NHS plans, urging their union to take a tougher stance. Delegates at the annual British Medical Association conference voted in favour of calling for the Health and Social Care Bill to be withdrawn by 59%. The union initially welcomed concessions by ministers this month on competition and patient choice. But doctors [...]
Posted by Rachael Lowe on February 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Wow, what a great event! So many people in attendance, so much going on, so much to learn, so many networking events and so many social gatherings. My first visit to the APTA’s Combined Section Meeting was quite overwhelming. Not only was it in one of the most fascinating cities in the world, New Orleans, [...]
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Posted by Rachael Lowe on February 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Wow! Is my initial reaction to my first visit to CSM. With over 9000 registered attendees, a packed programme and a huge exhibition hall the place is absolutely buzzing. There are some great sessions to choose from, most sessions are pretty full, some have standing room only and many sessions are full (larger rooms may [...]
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Posted by Rachael Lowe on February 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again for the largest Physical Therapy conference in the USA. The APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting will take place next week in New Orleans. There will be an increasing evidence of technology present this year including the new TechnoPalooza, a CSM mobile app and LIVE reporting by Physiospot! TechnoPalooza New at [...]
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Posted by Rachael Lowe on February 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Have you registered for the largest international gathering of physical therapists yet? With World Physical Therapy 2011 happening on your doorstep, don’t miss this unique opportunity to join your colleagues from around the world this summer. Fantastic transport links and a top European destination make Amsterdam the destination for June 2011! In addition to the [...]
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Posted by Rachael Lowe on January 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
CSM is only a month away now and the excitement is rising! The Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) focuses on programming designed by all 18 of APTA’s speciality sections. This spectacular event will bring together more than 7,500 physical therapy professionals from around the nation for 5 stimulating days of exceptional programming, networking opportunities, and an [...]
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