The scientific programme at WCPT Congress provides a good barometer of physiotherapists' interests and the things that it thinks are current or 'coming' in the profession. But when people pay their registration fee, they're signing up for everything, so it's not until after the event that we get to see what people attended and what they didn't. On the other hand, the pre- and post-congress courses can really show what physiotherapists are prepared to invest their money in, and so give us a very good indication of physiotherapists' interests. So with the call going out this week for pre- and post-congress course proposals, there's an opportunity to gauge whether radical shifts are … [Read more...] about Will next year’s WCPT Congress break new ground?
How to get more critical physiotherapy at the next WCPT Congress
WCPT have just sent out a call asking for people to nominate things that they'd like to see at the next WCPT Congress in Geneva in 2019. There's an opportunity here for you to encourage more critical physiotherapy. Follow the link to the survey below, and let WCPT know that critical physiotherapy can be a 'positive force for an otherwise physiotherapy'. Text from message sent by WCPT on 10 October 2017 Complete our short survey to have your say and help us shape the programme for the WCPT Congress 2019. What are your top 5 topic choices? Do high profile speakers attract you to the event? What session types most appeal to you? What do you think the major issues … [Read more...] about How to get more critical physiotherapy at the next WCPT Congress
Celebrations over, now back to work
By anyone's estimations, the CPN events at the WCPT Congress in Cape Town this last week were a huge success. Thanks goes to a lot of people, not least Jenny Setchell, Michael Rowe and Nicky Wilson in Cape Town and Gwyn Owen in Cardiff, for organising and running things. Here are some highlights: The biggest face-to-face meeting of the CPN Exec we've ever been able to hold, as a time for reflection on the Network's future; A Focused Symposium that ran like clockwork and delivered to around 200 people, with four fantastic founding members of the Network delivering powerful, thought-provoking, and often challenging material; A series of workshops and papers presented by CPN … [Read more...] about Celebrations over, now back to work
History of physical therapy networking session at WCPT – ideas and translators needed
There will be a breakfast networking session for people interested in the history of physical therapy at the WCPT Congress in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday 3rd July from 7 - 8:15am. I'll be chairing the session, and the congress organisers are looking for 4 discussion points that they can use to advertise the session. I'd be really interested in people's thoughts about these possible topics, and any suggestions for alternatives: The history of causing and relieving pain The gendered history of physical therapy What our history can tell us about our present and future practice Researching the history of the profession The congress organisers are also looking to … [Read more...] about History of physical therapy networking session at WCPT – ideas and translators needed
Births, deaths and marriages
There was a time, not so long ago, when physiotherapy journals included all sorts of ephemera; parliamentary reports, branch proceedings, and notices about the latest pay rise. But by far the best bit of the journal came in the Personal section and notices about births, deaths and marriages. Here's an example from the Physiotherapy Journal of June 1962: DAWSON.--On March 26, at Copton Ash Farm, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone, to Jean(nee Tudor, traing The Middlesex Hospital) and Peter Dawson, a daughter (Anna Rosemary), a sister for James and Richard. Anna Rosemary of Sheepy Magna. I kid ye not. Well lest we be accused of taking our task too seriously, I'd like to end another busy week … [Read more...] about Births, deaths and marriages
Want more critical physiotherapy at WCPT in 2017?
It's only a few months since the last WCPT meeting in Singapore, but plans are already taking shape for the next Congress. Over the last few days, WCPT has been asking what people want in South Africa, and calling for some input from the broader physiotherapy community. So it would seem like a golden opportunity to push for more activities, forums, opportunities and speakers who can promote critical thinking and practice. There is a Survey Monkey poll that you can complete here (deadline 7th October), and WCPT has announced its Scientific Committee - the people who will decide what gets into the programme and what doesn't. The committee comprises: Professor Dina Brooks … [Read more...] about Want more critical physiotherapy at WCPT in 2017?
1st WCPT Congress in 1953 – images from programme
These images are from the programme of the 1st Congress of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy held in London in September 1953. … [Read more...] about 1st WCPT Congress in 1953 – images from programme