WCPT networks

WCPT is a meeting ground for international physical therapy networks. It is well placed to provide a natural focal point for the international exchange of ideas, experience and expertise in physical therapy.  The WCPT website provides a responsive way to facilitate communication among those with common professional interests.

Existing WCPT networks

• Aquatic Physical Therapy International
• International Network of Physical Therapists in Special Olympics FUNfitness
• International Network of Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapists
• International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors
• WCPT network for ICF

WCPT networks are about:

• individuals rather than groups
• establishing and using contacts for information and support world-wide
• building relationships
• general communication
• identifying issues early and monitoring how they develop
• developing a resource pool of experts in a given area
• helping to disseminate work by WCPT and others in the area
• going beyond organisational, professional, and national boundaries

They do not need to exist as a formal group.

It may also be appropriate for networks to organise meetings and conferences.

As Networks are established they will be profiled on the WCPT website and a discussion forum started.

Anyone wishing to discuss setting up a WCPT network should contact Tracy Bury tbury@wcpt.org to discuss their proposal.

WCPT subgroups

WCPT also has a subgroup structure. Subgroups have a specific area of interest and are important international physical therapy organisations in their own right. They promote the advancement of physical therapy in their field, and are organised to exchange scientific knowledge. There are strict criteria for applying to be a subgroup of WCPT.