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WCPT SURVEY
As you know the WCPT Congress 2021 will take place, 8-10 April 2021, in Dubai, UAE.
WCPT and the Congress Programme Committee (CPC) are inviting physical therapists to take part in a survey to help plan an exciting programme for the WCPT Congress 2021.
Please share the link to this survey with your members and encourage them to complete the survey so the programme can reflect their needs and wants.
The deadline to complete the survey is Monday 30 September 2019.
If you have any questions on the survey, please email congress@wcpt.org
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR 2019 GENERAL MEETING ARE APPROACHING!
2019 IFSPT General Meeting
Date: Thursday, 3 October 2019
Address: Level 2, Burrard Foyer, Rooms 215-216 (combined), Vancouver Convention Centre (West), Vancouver, Canada (https://www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/facility/floor-plans-and-specs)
Registration via email is required. Only five attendees per member organization may attend the networking session and the general meeting.
The schedule on 3rd October 2019 is as follows:
8.00 - 10.00 am Current IFSPT Executive Board Meeting
10.15 am - 12.15 pm IFSPT Networking session
All IFSPT Delegates and their guests are invited to attend.
12.15 - 1.30 pm Lunch (on your own)
1.30 - 3.30 pm IFSPT General Meeting
3.30 - 5.30 pm New IFSPT Executive Board Meeting
See you in Vancouver!
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HAVE YOU REGISTERED? THERE'S STILL TIME!
THIRD WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY: REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration continues for the Third World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy!
The Third World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy will be presented by the IFSPT and Sport Physiotherapy Canada October 4-5, 2019, in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The IFSPT is excited to partner with our Canadian member organization on this biennial event!
The Congress will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Registration
SPECIAL RATES FOR IFSPT MEMBERS!
Congress
The Scientific Committee, co-chaired by Chris Napier and Jean-Francois Esculier, also includes Allison Ezzat and Anthony Schneiders, President of the IFSPT.
Confirmed speakers:
Dr. Clare Ardern PT, PhD, Editor, JOSPT
Dr. Amy Arundale, PT, PhD, DPT, SCS
Professor Roald Bahr MD, PhD
Dr. Christian Barton PT, PhD
Dr. Keith Baar PhD
Dr. Lara Boyd PT, PhD
Dr. Johann Windt, PhD
Dr. Maria Constantinou PT, PhD, IFSPT Secretary
Dr. Ann Cools PT, PhD
Professor Kay Crossley PT, PhD
Dr. Sarah Haag PT, DPT, Women's Health Certified Specialist
Dr. Alex Hutchinson Journalist, PhD
Dr. Greg Lehman PT, MSc, DC
Dr. Karen Litzy, PT, DPT
Dr. Kerry MacDonald
Dr. Bob McCormack MD
Dr. Luciana De Michelis Mendonca, PT, PhD, IFSPT Board Member
Dr. Ebonie Rio PT, PhD
Professor Ewa Roos PT, PhD
Dr. Emma K Stokes PT, PhD, MSc Mgmt
Dr. Anthony Schneiders PT, PhD, IFSPT President
Dr. Kristian Thorborg PT, PhD, IFSPT Vice President
Dr. Jane Thornton MD, PhD
Dr. Rod Whiteley PT, PhD
The program promises world class speakers and topics as we explore emerging evidence in high performance sport and their application to everyday clinical practice.
Information can be found at www.spc2019.ca. Tune into our social media with hashtag #spc2019 for news and program updates.
Watch for more information on social events and networking opportunities!
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HOSTING THE WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY: PRESENTATIONS FOR 2023 CONGRESS DUE SEPTEMBER 20!
The World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy is presented biennially by the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) in conjunction with its member organizations. It is designed for sports physical therapists and other disciplines who train and rehabilitate active individuals of all ages, genders, abilities and level of participation. The Congress was developed to provide high quality education using current research, the most expert presenters and the newest methods to restore all active persons to play.
Past congresses have welcomed 500-800 sports physical therapists from all seven continents.
This unique and groundbreaking event also hosts the IFSPT General Meeting, drawing individuals from all IFSPT member organizations to the congress.
The Third World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy will be held October 4-5, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
IFSPT member organizations in good standing may bid to host this congress. Application for hosting may be found below.
The location for the next two World Congresses will be announced at the General Meeting in Vancouver on October 3, 2019.
Application acceptance for the 2021 is closed.
Please submit 2023 applications to Mary Wilkinson, IFSPT Director of Marketing, at
mwilkinson@opusdesignad.com no later than September 20!
Member organizations may also choose to partner with the IFSPT for conferences outside the World Congress, bringing the educational and marketing power of the IFSPT to their national conferences. Please contact Mary Wilkinson at mwilkinson@opusdesignad.com for more information.
For more information about the World Congress, participation or application, please contact Mary Wilkinson, IFSPT Director of Marketing, at mwilkinson@opusdesignad.com.
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APPLY TO BECOME A REGISTERED INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPIST
G
ive your professional status a boost by registering as an International Sports Physical Therapist!
Members of approved countries - those with established national pathways - may apply to be recognized as a Registered International Sports Physical Therapist simply by purchasing a five-year registration certificate for 50 euros. These individuals are pre-approved. Your membership within your country's specialist pathway will be confirmed, and your certificate e-mailed to you for printing and display.
- Australia: Titled Sports Physiotherapist
- Canada: SPC Credential Program
- Denmark
- Ireland: Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, Level 3 Accreditation in Sports Physiotherapy
- Italy: Italian Sport Physical Therapist accredited - 3th level of certification through GISPT SPT pathway
- New Zealand: Complete the Specialisation Pathway through the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand. Must complete specialisation in the Sports Category.
- Norway
- Sweden - Sports Physiotherapy Specialization
- The Netherlands
- United Kingdom: Continuing Professional Development Level 3, Gold
- United States: APTA Sports Certified Specialist
Interested in having your organization's pathway approved for qualification for Registered International Sports Physical Therapy? Contact Colin Paterson, Education Committee Chair.
Please note that once application is made, the IFSPT must gain approval from the home organization before certificates are created.
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UPCOMING CONGRESSES
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Register Now for the Biggest Event of 2019!
October 4-5, 2019
Vancouver, Canada
Third World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy
IFSPT General Meeting October 3
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Special rates for IFSPT Members!
Scheduled Speakers
Brian Busconi, MD
J. W. Thomas Byrd, MD
Jeff Dugas, MD
Stephen Nicholas, MD
Ashley Campbell, PT, DPT, SCS
Zachary Christopherson, PT, DPT
Chad Condidorio, PT
Barb Hoogenboom, PT, ATC, EdD
Jason Hugentobler, PT, DPT
Airelle O. Hunter-Giordano PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS
Walter L. Jenkins, PT, DHS, LATC, ATC
Dan Lorenz, DPT, PT, LAT, CSCS
Rob Manske, PT, DPT, MEd
Erik Meira, PT, DPT
Russ Paine, PT
Rob Panariello, PT, MS, ATC, CSCS
Mitch Rauh, PT, PhD, MPH, FACSM
Tim Tyler, PT, MS, ATC
Mike Voight, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA
Blaise Williams, PT, PhD
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Discount for IFSPT Members!
Use discount code IOCIFSPT
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