The following articles relating to WCPT 2015 are available for re-print.
Planning for physical therapy demand is "challenging" worldwide
How do you address shortages of physical therapists, and how can countries plan ahead so that their physical therapy resource needs are met?
PEDro celebrates birthday at congress
PEDro, the internationally acclaimed physical therapy evidence database, is exhibiting at the WCPT Congress as it celebrates its 15th birthday.
Exercise adherence: knowing isn’t doing
Why is long-term exercise adherence so difficult to achieve? The question has long eluded easy answers – but physical therapists may need to pay more attention to patient perceptions of why adherence breaks down, a focused symposium heard on Sunday.
Advocacy a "key skill" for physical therapists
Advocacy is a key issue for physical therapists around the world. “The better we do it, the better we serve the communities who need us.”
Joint effort by physical therapists builds exercise library for all to share
A website produced by physical therapists enables professional colleagues to compile individualised exercise programmes for their patients. And at the WCPT Congress its developers are spreading the word about a new version of the free software, allowing physical therapists to send the programmes to patients’ mobile devices.
Knowledge translation essential in wake of research explosion, say neurology PTs
The International Neurological Physical Therapy Association (INPA) emphasised the importance of knowledge translation in research at a congress discussion.
The allure of the poster: presentations proving popular in exhibition hall
The poster presentation section of the exhibition hall has proved a congress draw, with delegates gathering there for photos, conversations and networking.
Disaster management: sending out a strong message about what physical therapists can do
Sunday’s WCPT seminar on disaster management had added resonance, following the earthquake in Nepal which has killed 6,900 and left more than 15,000 injured according to latest figures.
Is "Exercise is medicine" a friend or foe?
Pain: can the brain be retrained?
The benefits of exercise to combat chronic pain was the focus of a symposium session today, where Niamh Moloney from Australia explored the relationship between physical activity and mood, anxiety and stress.
Physical therapists at the heart of Nepal earthquake relief efforts
As the World Confederation for Physical Therapy’s congress begins in Singapore, it is calling on delegates to support the efforts of physical therapists and other health professionals in providing immediate and long-term rehabilitation, aids and equipment to the victims of the Nepal earthquake.
Meet the people who run our profession's online encyclopedia – and much more too
Physiopedia – the Wikipedia for Physical Therapists – is a professional partner of the World Confederation for Physical Therapists. Go to its stand D15 in the exhibition hall and find out about its work – which includes running online continuing education courses as well as producing 1800 pages of physical therapy information online.
Today's congress top tip: use the app
The WCPT Congress 2015 app is available for free download from the Apple Store, Android Play or Windows Phone Store.
Now you're here... get tweeting!
Now you've arrived at physical therapy's biggest international event, it's a good time to make sure you make the most of the networking opportunities on offer. WCPT is encouraging all congress delegates to get on Twitter, to keep connected and well-informed about what's going on.
Here are some suggestions about how to get involved:
Congress opens with colour, dance – and a vision of the profession's technological future
See the diversity of the profession, understand the common identity we share, and learn from the young physical therapists who can shape the future of physical therapy through technology.
Emma Stokes elected new WCPT President
Emma Stokes has been confirmed as the new President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy at the WCPT General Meeting, held in Singapore. Emma, who was previously WCPT Vice President, stood unopposed and will serve as President for the next four years.
Profession must set its expectations high, says WCPT President
The physical therapy profession should set its expectations high as it faces the future, said WCPT President Marilyn Moffat, addressing the WCPT General Meeting as it opened in Singapore.
WCPT Congress 2015 app goes live
The WCPT Congress 2015 app is now live, and available for free download from the Apple Store, Android Play or Windows Phone Store.
Profiling you, the delegates
So what are you, the delegates, like? According to the latest registration statistics available, there are 3538 delegates here, and you come from 114 countries. For two thirds of you, this will be your first WCPT Congress.
Get involved in the congress conversation
WCPT is using social media as key tools to keep all those interested in the WCPT Congress 2015 connected and well-informed about what's going on.
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- Updated: Mon 21 Sep 2015
