November 2008

Now is your chance to become involved in how physical therapy is globally portrayed.  WCPT is launching an international photography competition, open to amateurs and professional photographers alike.

We are seeking outstanding images from across the full range of physical therapy; practice, education and research.  The photographs may be used on WCPT's website, in print publications and in presentations. 

The images selected will:

• reflect practice of high quality
• show physical therapy across the lifespan
• illustrate the full scope of practice and a variety of practice settings

Images are to be taken at the best quality available.  When photographs are submitted, please also provide evidence that any necessary permissions have been obtained from any person/s featured in the photographs.  Students/models/actors may be used.

The closing date for entries is 20th January 2009.  Please email your entries (or direct any enquiries you may have) to Mia Lockner at mlockner@wcpt.org.  All winning entries and selected photographs will be featured on the WCPT website.

Thank you to everyone who completed the on-line survey for the WCPT congress in 2011.  The response was overwhelming with over a thousand completed surveys received.  The International Scientific Committee will be reviewing all feedback received at their forthcoming meeting in order to plan the next congress, World Physical Therapy 2011.

If you were forwarded an invitation to complete the survey from a colleague or from your national physical therapy assoiation, you may not be on our mailing list.  If you would like to be added, to ensure you receive all congress updates, please send your full name, country of residence and email address to congress@wcpt.org. 

Were you unable to attend World Physical Therapy 2007 or was there a session you missed?  Or perhaps there was a speech you would like to share with colleagues?  Audio recordings of most of the presentations at the WCPT congress in 2007 are now available for purchase on CD at a 50% discount.

To place your order please use the links below and Kennedy Recordings will apply the discount once your order is received.  Visit the Kennedy Recordings website or download an order form, any questions should be sent to sales@kennedyrecordings.com.

The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) would like to alert colleagues in other member organisations to their concerns about possible inappropriate applications.

According to the WCPT Declaration of Principle (1995), "The titles of physiotherapist and physical therapist (and physiotherapy and physical therapy) may be used interchangeably and are the sole preserve of persons who hold qualifications approved by the national professional bodies which are members of WCPT". 

In the Republic of Ireland a group calling themselves "Physical Therapists" are not eligible for ISCP membership and are not permitted to work in the National Public Health Service in the Republic of Ireland.  It has come to the attention of the ISCP that members of this group have been applying to other countries to work as physiotherapists/physical therapists.  In the interests of protecting the public in other countries, the ISCP has asked that if you are aware of any such applications you please contact them at ruaidhrioconnor@rcsi.ie. 

WCPT News: if you have any items which may be suitable for the January issue of WCPT News, please email our Editor at news@wcpt.org.  Do remember, that we are always looking for contributions from our member organisations, regions and subgroups and that you only have to send us an outline of your proposal.  We are more than happy to carry out any necessary further research, conduct interviews etc.

Subscriptions: the 2009 membership subscription invoices have now been sent to all member organisations, with payment due on 1st January.  Please remember to confirm your association's membership numbers when making payment.