WCPT E-Update - July 2014

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July 2014

From the President and Secretary General WCPT Glossary updated WCPT Congress 2015 - registration opens! WCPT awards programme WCPT has NCDs editorial published Online oncology physical therapy certificate launched WHO: Guidelines on health-related rehabilitation Global shortage of health workers Free Parkinson's webcast

From the President and Secretary General

There are now less than six weeks left to plan your activities to celebrate World Physical Therapy Day. This year the theme is "Fit to take part", emphasising physical therapists' role in helping people with long-term illnesses or disabilities fulfil their potential by maximising movement and functional ability.   Posters and flyers with this year's "Fit to take part" theme are available for download from the toolkit page: www.wcpt.org/wptday-toolkit. From here you can also access a resources booklet with a list of facts and resources about physical therapy, independence and participation, as well as an article by the WCPT President.   Several of the World Physical Therapy Day 2014 posters are now available in Spanish. WCPT would like to thank the Asociación Española de Fisioterapeutas for the translation. www.wcpt.org/wptday-posters-spanish   Over the past few years the 8th September has become an increasingly important date in the physical therapy calendar. It is celebrated around the world and is used to highlight the crucial contribution the profession makes to keep people well, mobile and independent. We look forward to receiving your photographs and reports on how you marked the day in 2014.   Kind regards, Marilyn Moffat and Brenda J Myers If you would like to use all or part of this e-letter for your own newsletters/websites then please feel free. We need your assistance to reach the profession around the world, so please send this e-update to your members.

WCPT Glossary updated

The WCPT Glossary has been updated - it is available to download and view at: www.wcpt.org/glossary. The glossary has been developed to support WCPT's work on policies, guidelines and other resources (eg database of experts, common data set), to ensure consistency in terminology and to aid international interpretation. It has also been developed as a resource for member organisations, regions and subgroups to use. WCPT is encouraging the use of the international terms where applicable but also recognises that not all terms are relevant at a national level.

WCPT Congress 2015 - registration opens!

This month saw registration open for the world's largest and most influential international physical therapy gathering. With just over two months until the early bird deadline of 2nd October 2014 register now and save up to 20%. For further information about registration go to: www.wcpt.org/congress/registration.   To see the most recent information about the WCPT Congress 2015 read the latest edition of Congress Update: www.wcpt.org/congress/update.

WCPT awards programme

There is only one month left to submit nominations for a WCPT award before the 31st August deadline. The WCPT awards programme recognises outstanding international contributions and leadership by physical therapists to the profession and/or global health. There are four award categories open to nomination by WCPT member organisations, regions or subgroups: Mildred Elson Award International Service Award Humanitarian Service Award Leadership in Rehabilitation Award  If there is a physical therapist you would like to see nominated for an international award, please contact your WCPT member organisation.   For more information and to download the 2015 WCPT awards criteria and nomination procedure go to www.wcpt.org/awards.

WCPT has NCDs editorial published

WCPT President, Marilyn Moffat, and WCPT Director of Professional Policy, Tracy Bury, discuss the global importance of the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in an editorial: "Physiotherapists have a vital part to play in combatting the burden of non-communicable diseases". The editorial appears in the current 100th anniversary issue of Physiotherapy, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's journal. The prominence of the profession and the importance of the work undertaken by physical therapists is showcased in this issue, looking in particular at NCDs, including cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and cancer. Access the full article at: bit.ly/1jRBMFj

Online oncology physical therapy certificate launched

One of WCPT's continuing education partners, EDUCATA and the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association has launched a new certification programme. The Certification of Achievement in Oncology Physical Therapy series will prepare physical therapists around the world for careers specialising in oncology-related rehabilitation. The programme includes the following sections: Foundations of Oncology for Physical Therapists (2.5 hour online course) The Comprehensive Management of Edema course (10.5 hour online course) Physical Agents - upcoming online course Cancer Rehab Case Studies - due out shortly Members of WCPT member organisations interested in this programme can purchase The Comprehensive Management of Edema course at a 25% discount during the month of August. Enter WCPTOFFER714 at checkout. www.educata.com/courseprofile.aspx?g=5 For further information about the programme go to www.oncologypt.org/events/caop/index.cfm.

WHO: Guidelines on health-related rehabilitation

WHO has extended its deadline for the call for case studies and personal stories for its forthcoming Guidelines on health-related rehabilitation to 15th August. bit.ly/1pLE6PE.

Global shortage of health workers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has this month issued a statement that there is a shortfall of around 10.3 million health workers worldwide to ensure that all those in need receive quality health services. In particular, it highlights how acute the problem is in low-income countries where, as a result, close to 90 per cent of the population has no access to healthcare. However, it also states that government investments in health protection can help close this gap and bring benefits to those who need it, as well as to the economy as a whole. Read the full article at: bit.ly/1zXg0Vx

Free Parkinson's webcast

The World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) is developing the learning opportunities it offers, and is now delivering its first ever WPC Scientific Update offering a free webcast - this online programme will include six sessions and six free CME/CEU credits from 30th September to 2nd October 2014. It is designed for the international Parkinson community to learn about the exciting scientific advances made over the last year since the Coalition's 2013 congress. For more information go to: bit.ly/1rjaU1C.

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