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NOVEMBER 17
9 PM, European Time
The IFSPT Executive Board is pleased to announce that the next Member Organization Board Meeting is set to take place Wednesday, November 17. All official delegates are invited to participate.
Meeting Agenda:
Opening greetings
Fostering relationships and communications within the IFSPT Community
Presentation by IFSPT Marketing Committee
Member Organization updates and events
Each MO will be invited to present a short summary of current regional activities
Closing remarks and announcements
The networking session is expected to last 1-1/2 hours.
To participate, delegates should email Mary Wilkinson no later than November 15. A link and instructions will be sent to participants on November 16. Each MO may include a designated guest on the call as well as the delegate.
We look forward to seeing you on November 17!
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WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY 2022
IS NOW OPEN FOR
AUGUST 26-27, 2022
NYBORG STRAND, DENMARK
The International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) and the Danish Society of Sports Physiotherapy (DSSF) is pleased to announce the opening of participation in the Congress for all!
According to Lars Damsbo, President of DSSF, "We have chosen the central theme Translating Science Into Action for this historically sold out event. Top researchers and a strong scientific program will ensure the newest in sports science and sports physical therapy is presented, with special attention to the translation from lab to everyday clinical practice. DSSF is honored to host this event, which will be the first time in Scandinavia and the third time in Europe. We will welcome 600-800 delegates worldwide to the coastal city Nyborg and the conference venue Nyborg Strand, literally a stone’s throw from the sea."
According to Luciana de Michelis Mendonça, IFSPT President, "When we first developed the concept of the World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy, we saw a need to draw together all of our member organizations...and beyond!...in a single event. As a rapidly growing organization with members in all five regions of the globe as prescribed by World Physiotherapy, we took a leadership role in planning these biennial events with our member organization hosts. Switzerland in 2015, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2017, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada all paved the way for success. On behalf of the IFSPT, I am very pleased to invite you to attend The Fourth World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy (WCSPT)!"
The complete programme to date is also available online, featuring our quality speakers.
Those interested in exhibiting at the event or sponsoring the Congress should follow this link for more information and pricing. Exhibit space is limited, so early action is recommended!
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INDIVIDUAL IFSPT MEMBERSHIPS: AN OLD IDEA BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE
When the IFSPT was founded in the early 2000s, an individual membership was established to include those individuals who are members of World Physiotherapy (WP) through their national organizations, but who do not have a sports organization in their country. It was also open to those who were unable to participate in IFSPT through their national sports organization for various reasons.
Over time, the individual membership fell by the wayside, due to the complexity of monitoring this status.
The current Executive Board has voted to bring the individual membership back to be inclusive of those sports physical therapists worldwide who have been unable to participate in IFSPT because of their country's situation.
The annual cost for the individual membership is 50€ per person. The application may be found online at this link.
Rules regarding individual memberships
• The individual's country of work must be a WP member
• Said organization may not have a sports physical therapy organization
• If the national organization does have a sports physical therapy organization above 25
members, efforts are to be made to bring this organization into IFSPT as a member
organization. Should this fail, members may apply as individuals. This will also apply to
individuals who were once part of an IFSPT MO that has withdrawn from IFSPT.
• Applicant must be a practicing clinician in their country
• Neither the individual nor their country has voting rights in the IFSPT
• Membership dues are non-refundable
If you have additional questions about the individual membership, please contact Membership Committee Chair Carlo Ramponi for discussion.
The Executive Board hopes that this return to acceptance of individual members will lead to the addition of new Member Organizations as well as serve those interested in being involved in international sports physical therapy!
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Thank you to all of our new RISPTs and those who continue to maintain their status in this elite group! We are proud of our ever-growing roster of clinicians achieving the highest level of practice. around the world.
In May 2021, the United States withdrew its membership from IFSPT. According to IFSPT by-laws, this would have resulted in all US RISPTs relinquishing their titles immediately. However, the Executive Board voted to extend this status to the end of 2021 while the new board considered the situation and how those RISPTs who had proven their qualifications...and wanted to remain active as an RISPT and in IFSPT...could be served.
The Executive Committee requested a vote from all Member Organizations regarding allowing US RISPTs to continue their status. The vote resulted in approval of allowing US sports physical therapy members who are already RISPTs to continue their membership in IFSPT and thereby retain their RISPT status to the end of their current term.
In order to do so, US members must join as individual members in January 2022 and maintain their annual membership throughout their term. New RISPT members from the US will not be accepted, as the Member Organization has withdrawn from the IFSPT. In addition, only current RISPTs will be the only US individual memberships allowed.
US members who qualify will be notified individually in the next few days.
The Executive Board, of course, is hopeful that one day the US organization will explore re-application to IFSPT. In the meantime, it is pleased to have the support of our Member Organizations in allowing those interested to remain involved in IFSPT.
In other news, be certain to apply to join the RISPT Private Facebook Page. New benefits will be coming soon specifically for RISPTs!
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Since 2014, gaining recognition as a Registered International Sports Physical Therapist (RISPT) is only available to individuals through their own country's approved CPD pathway assessment processes which have been approved by IFSPT. Gaining recognition for individuals from countries without an approved CPD pathway is currently not available. The IFSPT can support new countries in developing their own pathways, so please do contact us as this will aid the development of the specialty for your members in your own country.
Process for specialist recognition.
Identification of specialist competencies in Sports Physical Therapy was completed through the EU-funded Sports Physiotherapy for All (SPA) project in 2007. This document was accepted by the IFSPT membership and is now used as the benchmark for assessing specialist status. Part of the SPA project was also to design a toolkit to be able to audit professional development towards specialist status. This document was also used to inform the peer review process that was developed through the Registration Board.
Review and Initial Development.
Following the initial consultation and peer review process, six member countries of IFSPT were initially approved, and since this date further countries have been added. The following countries have an approved pathway allowing recognition of specialty status by the IFSPT:
- Australia: Titled Sports Physiotherapist
- Austria
- Belgium: Gold Member
- Canada: SPC Credential Program
- Denmark
- Ireland: Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, Level 3 Accreditation in Sports Physiotherapy
- Italy: Italian Sport Physical Therapist accredited - third 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
- Switzerland - SSPA CPD Level A
- The Netherlands
- United Kingdom: Continuing Professional Development Level 3, Gold
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If you've not taken advantage of the free reviews sent twice monthly directly to your inbox, please do! Our sponsor Physio Network offers two literature reviews each month exclusively for IFSPT members! What's more, IFSPT members can get a 20% discount
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Here are the latest reviews:
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IJSPT VOLUME SIXTEEN, NUMBER FIVE
NOW AVAILABLE!
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Access the latest issue of the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy now!
Enjoy the October issue, including the IFSPT International Perspective, Sports Physiotherapy for All. by Kristian Thorborg and Luciana de Michelis Mendonça..
This is an IFSPT member benefit, so access is free of charge!
Access Volume Sixteen, Number Five here>
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Meet the general board member candidates
Six physiotherapists, from five World Physiotherapy member organisations, have been nominated as candidates for the position of general board member. Representatives of all World Physiotherapy member organisations will be invited to take part in the election, which is taking place because of gaps in capacity and regional/cultural perspectives within the board.
The successful general board member will be elected for a two year term from 1 January 2022 until 31 December 2023.
Election opens: 1 December 2021, 1000 UTC
Election closes: 22 December 2021, 1000 UTC
Results announced: 24 December 2021
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Final days to take part in our survey and help shape the planning for World Physiotherapy Congress 2023
You still have a chance to take part in our online survey, and your responses could help us shape the planning for World Physiotherapy Congress 2023.
The survey will take about five minutes to complete.
The deadline to complete the survey is 15 November 2021.
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YES, YOU!
The IFSPT needs its member organizations and individual members to expand communications throughout our federation!
While it's understood there aren't as many events happening now during the pandemic, we know there are virtual communications, conversations and event conferences taking place. We want to hear from you and what your member organization is doing to flex its communication muscles during this difficult time.
Just send information about your project, event, initiative, virtual race or other interesting concept, along with photos if available to Mary Wilkinson at mwilkinson@ifspt.org.
Let's work together to network with our colleagues worldwide!
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SAVE THE DATES AND CLOSE YOUR AGENDA FOR THE ISOKINETIC VIRTUAL SUMMITS:
Thursday 11th November 2021 timing and programme will be defined
ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURES: FROM INJURY TO RTP
Sunday 20th March 2022 timing and programme will be defined
FIFA MEDICAL: PREPARING FOR WORLD CUP 2022
REGISTRATION FEES
30€ one virtual summit
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SAVE THE DATE!
SPC 2021 (In 2022)
Date: April 30-May 02, 2022
Location: Quebec City, QC, Canada
*CASEM runs April 27-30th, 2022.
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