The aim of physical therapists is to identify and maximise human movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, in partnership with their clients.  The World Confederation for Physical Therapy, which was founded in 1951 to represent physical therapists internationally, champions the principle that every individual is entitled to the highest possible standard of culturally-appropriate health care provided in an atmosphere of trust and respect for human dignity and underpinned by sound clinical reasoning and scientific evidence.

The Confederation is a non-profit organisation comprising 101 Member Organisations which, together, represent more than 300,000 physical therapists worldwide.

The Confederation works to improve global health by encouraging high standards of physical therapy research, education and practice; supporting communication and exchange of information among Regions and WCPT Member Organisations; and collaborating with national and international organisations.

To this end, WCPT undertakes a range of programmes and projects and supports international campaigns which promote the physical therapy profession and its contribution to global health.  It encourages high standards of physical therapy research, education and practice and maintains official relationships and strategic alliances with government and non-government agencies worldwide, including the World Health Organisation.

WCPT wants this website to be a valuable resource to physical therapists around the world.  Your questions, suggestions and ideas about the content and the work of WCPT are welcome.  Some of your questions about membership and other issues may be answered by visiting the relevant section but if not please contact us.  Please explore the site and give us your feedback by email at websupport@wcpt.org.

Marilyn Moffat

WCPT President