Global action plan aims to reduce physical inactivity by 15%
A Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) to reduce physical inactivity by 15% was launched in Lisbon on 4 June.
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JPTA wins award for World Physiotherapy Congress 2025
Congratulations to JPTA for receiving the Japan Excellent Conference Award 2025
WHPA calls for urgent global action to protect health personnel from violence and persecution
WHPA warns of a troubling and sustained escalation in violence, intimidation and persecution of health professionals.
Ivory Coast hosts first international physical therapy conference
More than 90 physical therapists from nine countries attended the first international conference held in Ivory Coast.
WCPT visits Tajikistan to help improve physiotherapy education
Developing education programmes in rehabilitation was the key theme for the WCPT’s recent week-long visit to Tajikistan.
WCPT and ICRC cement long-standing collaboration
WCPT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – confirming a long-standing collaboration.
Global Rehabilitation Alliance launched in Geneva
The Global Rehabilitation Alliance (GRA) was launched in Geneva on Tuesday 22nd May and WCPT President Emma Stokes has been elected as Vice President of the Alliance’s inaugural board.
WCPT calls for improved access to assistive technology
WCPT vice president Margot Skinner delivered a powerful message committing the physiotherapy community to supporting improved access to assistive technology.
