NEWS ABOUT THE 2021 GENERAL MEETING |
The IFSPT Executive Board is pleased to announce that the next IFSPT General Meeting will be held virtually on August 19, 2021, due to the postponement of the Fourth World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy to August 2022. This will allow us to meet the requirements of our by-laws to hold a General Meeting biennially.
Details of the 2021 IFSPT Virtual General Meeting
August 19, 2021
Sample Times:
10 PM Denmark
9 PM London
6 PM Brazil
4 PM EST
6 AM Brisbane, Australia
As this is a virtual meeting, a link for ZOOM participation will be sent to you upon registration. This invitation will contain your local time for participation.
Registration via email is required to Mary Wilkinson no later than August 1, 2021.
The IFSPT GM papers and Agenda will be sent out at least one month prior to the meeting, no later than Monday, July 19, 2021.
Voting Representatives
Each Member Organisation must nominate a voting representative delegate for the GM. Voting representatives must be identified to Luciana de Michaelis Mendonça by May 14, 2021.
Only official delegates and a single guest representative may attend the meeting.
Nominations for IFSPT Board
The call for nominations to the IFSPT Executive Board are due May 14, 2021.
There will be an election of four (4) Executive board members.
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Executive Board Nomination Instructions
As per the Articles, IFSPT invites nominations for election to the Executive Board at the next General Meeting, to be held on August 19, 2021 via ZOOM.
IFSPT Executive Board (EB) Members may serve a total of two 4-year terms on the EB.
Kristian Thorborg, president, will be stepping down from the board. Luciana de Michaelis Mendonça, Colin Paterson, and Carlo Ramponi are up for re-election or replacement by the nominees. Four spaces will be filled; position titles are determined by the board.
According to the Articles of IFSPT, there will be an election of at least one EB member every two years. For the 2021 General Meeting, there will be an election of a maximum of four new EB Members.
We encourage all IFSPT Member Organisations to nominate a member of their Organisation for the 2021 IFSPT EB Elections to serve for the next 4 year term (2021-2025). It is possible for the EB Member to serve as the IFSPT delegate for the representative country or to be in addition to the Member Organisation’s IFSPT delegate.
Please note: Due to IFSPT’s limited financial resources, Member Organisations are expected to fund their nominating member’s travel expenses to attend the IFSPT Executive Board and General Meetings.
If you are nominating a member for an EB position, please provide the following documents:
- A letter outlining reasons for nominating this individual for an EB position, what they will offer to IFSPT, and areas they can contribute to when on the EB.
- A brief 1-2 page resume which includes experience, education, publications and committee work.
- Evidence of the individual's current financial membership to their Sports Member Organisation.
- A brief statement from the MO indicating they support their member's nomination to the IFSPT EB, and they will contribute financial support towards their nominee to attend the annual EB Meetings.
- Confirmation of the MO's current membership to their National Physical Therapy Organisation
In addition, information should be provided to be posted on the IFSPT website with the individual’s motivation letter and resume:
- A color photograph of 500x500 pixels at 72 dpi.
- A brief (one paragraph) summary of the individual's background and participation in their MO.
- A 2-minute video introducing themselves and what they would like to achieve or contribute to the EB and to IFSPT as an Organisation. A Dropbox link to upload the video will be provided if necessary.
Please ensure that all material submitted may be shared with all Member Organisations on the IFSPT website. No personal or private information should be included.
A slate of candidates will be presented to the membership via newsletter and on the IFSPT website for consideration. The slate will be emailed to the membership delegates for each country within a voting module no later than August 6, 2021. Votes must be received by midnight EST on Friday, August 13, 2021 to be included in the tally.
Results will be announced at the General Meeting. New EB members will start their service that day.
From IFSPT Articles:
9.3. Nominations
9.3.1. Nominations must be received in writing at least three (3) months prior to the GM and shall meet the
approval of the nominee’s own Member Organization. The EB shall send to the Member Organizations the list candidates with supporting documentation one (1) month before the GM.
9.3.2. The EB shall consist of at least one (1) delegate from three (3) of the five (5) regions (continents) of the WP.
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES RELATED TO THE GENERAL MEETING
Applications for the 2021 and 2023 World Congresses.
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Nominations for Executive Board.
- Forms may be located on the website here.
- Name of IFSPT delegate nominated to attend the General Meeting with voting rights on behalf of the Member Organisation.
- Names of up to one other Member who is invited and would like to attend the General Meeting.
- Any items for consideration for the GM agenda
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APPLY TO HOST THE FIFTH WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY |
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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.
The Fourth World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy will be held August 26-27, 2022 in Copenhagen (Nyborg) Denmark.
IFSPT member organizations in good standing may bid to host this congress. A link to the application for hosting may be found here.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JUNE 14, 2021.
Application Terms:
Hosting the World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy
The purpose of this document is for IFSPT Member Organizations in good standing to express their interest in and ability to host the World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy.
This event, due to its size and complexity, requires the support of our member countries.
The World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy
This unique and groundbreaking event draws individuals from all IFSPT member organizations to the congress. It is held every two years. Applications are being accepted for 2024 and 2026.
The IFSPT executive board has established that the World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy is to be held in conjunction with the host country’s major sports physical therapy conference. Past experience has shown that this coordinated effort boosts attendance at the host country’s conference while maximizing resources.
The World Congress is important to IFSPT as it provides opportunities for high level education and CPD points, networking, exchange of ideas, spreading awareness about the work of the IFSPT, and generating funds for the IFSPT. It is important to the host country, as the host conference receives extensive marketing support, extended international exposure and approval, and likely will result in higher attendance than in previous conferences.
In order to host the World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy, the member organization must agree to several criteria:
- The congress must be primarily delivered in the English language.
- The host organization will include a designated member of the IFSPT board to serve on the scientific committee.
- The host organization will include the IFSPT director of marketing as part of the activities of the organizing committee, including approval of (or creation of) graphics and marketing materials for the congress, as the World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy title is owned by IFSPT.
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The host organization agrees to share in profits from the Congress with the IFSPT in exchange for marketing, promotion and title usage. This can be negotiated as a flat amount per attendee or a percentage of profits. This must be part of the proposal by the host organization. Proposals without a financial element will not be considered.
- The host organization will locate and secure an appropriate hotel block at an attractive rate close to the congress facility with sufficient space for the executive board and a large group of attendees.
- If requested, the host country will provide a meeting room for an IFSPT executive board meeting.
- The host organization will also assist the IFSPT in sourcing any food, beverage or other needs on site.
- The host organization agrees to offer courtesy registration to the IFSPT executive board.
Consideration of selection of the host organization will be based on the following criteria
- Quality of the scientific portion of the congress
- Experience of the organization in prior congresses and their success
- Potential number of attendees (borne out by past congresses)
- Financial proposal
- Meet all requirements set out for the World Congress and the board meeting applications
- Attractiveness of location to GM attendees
- Ease of travel to the congress location
- Any additional offerings to the IFSPT. While not necessary, they will be considered. As a word of caution, these should only be offered if they can comfortably be supplied by the host organization.
Additional Assistance
The IFSPT is open to any additional assistance the organization would like to provide. This may include organizing or hosting a dinner for delegates, the executive board, providing refreshments, or other activities. Feel free to provide any details.
Submission
Member organizations in good standing may submit an application for the World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy at any time. However, in order to be considered for the next Congress, all submissions must be in hand 30 days prior to the upcoming General Meeting. In order to submit to host the 2024, or Fifth, World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy, or the 2026, or Sixth, Congress, the application must be received no later than July 19, 2021, to allow review by the Executive Board before the decision is made prior to the general meeting.
It is advised that submissions be made as early as possible so that any questions or corrections may be offered well in advance.
Please submit to Mary Wilkinson. You may also contact her with any questions
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for consideration for the 2021 World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy must be received no later than June 14, 2021. The location for the Fifth World Congress, and potentially the Sixth World Congress, will be announced at the General Meeting on August 19, 2021. Please submit to Mary Wilkinson.
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. An application form may be accessed here.
Mary can also answer any questions regarding the World Congress or partnered Congresses.
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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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CONGRESS 2021 | APRIL 9-11, 2021 | ALL ONLINE! |
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Beat the early bird deadline!
Register before the early bird deadline on 11 February.
Taking place 9-11 April, the online congress will feature more than 70 hours of live content, delivered across six parallel channels over three days. All key sessions will form part of the live programme allowing congress participants to directly interact with the event and ask questions. These will include focused symposia, discussion sessions, seminars, networking sessions and workshops, as well as inspiration sessions. See how the programme days will be structured.
In addition, hundreds of pre-recorded abstract platform and ePoster presentations will be available on-demand. All live streamed content, except networking sessions, will also be recorded and added to the on-demand content.
Registered participants will have access to all content for three months until 8 July.
Translation service introduced for congress
For the first time, the World Physiotherapy congress will be providing a translation service during the live event.
Although the official language for congress is English, the translation service will use artificial intelligence to give participants the opportunity to see and hear real time translations in a number of languages. People with hearing loss will be able to use the real time transcription.
Provision of the translation service is included in the registration fee and there will be no additional cost for participants using the service.
The translation service will be available for all live sessions during the event, 9-11 April, except for networking sessions.
This is new and emerging technology in the field of artificial intelligence and simultaneous translation. The translations may not be perfect but are designed to enhance participants’ experience and improve inclusion.
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Congress programme takes shape
See the high profile speakers who will be presenting at the event ensuring the latest developments are showcased across a wide range of topics appealing to the breadth of the global profession.
Details of the following sessions are already available on the website, with the full programme available to view on the online congress platform from early March:
See also descriptions of all the different types of sessions that will be available at congress.
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New materials added to Positive Practice Environments campaign
New materials have been added to the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) Positive Practice Environments campaign for health professionals.
The latest materials focus on how health professionals need health care information to adequately diagnose and treat, to provide appropriate people-centred health care and patient education, and to feel empowered to save and improve lives. Access to health care information should be considered as equally important as access to medicines and equipment. All are essential tools in the delivery of safe, efficient and effective health care and/or advice.
Download the materials in English, French and Spanish:
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IJSPT VOLUME SIXTEEN, NUMBER ONE NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL IFSPT MEMBERS! |
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The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy is now published by the North American Sports Medicine Institute (NASMI) as an open access publication. IFSPT members are able to access the Journal prior to open access publication.
In order to access IJSPT issues early, IFSPT members must register at this link>
Member Organizations may also provide the IJSPT with their member rosters for easy upload to the e-mail system to assure their members have access via their mailbox.
A segment entitled “IFSPT International Perspectives” now appears in the IJSPT, authored by IFSPT members. This special feature will address topics of particular interest to the international sports physical therapy community, based in research and evidence-based practice. Check out this issue's perspective!
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
BROCHURE
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4TH GISPT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ONLINE PLATFORM
MARCH 16-19, 2021
6:00-9:00 PM
After the successes of the first 3 editions, Advances in Sport Rehabilitation changes format, adapting to the current context of the Pandemic, with the desire not to miss the classic biennial event. This fourth edition will take place entirely on an online platform, allowing interaction with the Faculty thanks to Q&A with simultaneous translation. We will talk about all the main problems that occur in the world of sport related to the Injuries Prevention both from a scientific point of view and from clinical practice carried out in the main Italian fields and beyond. Over 20 speakers and moderators in the various sessions, with the participation of international super guests, will be the protagonists of the sports marathon that will last 4 days.
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IFSPT!
OCTOBER 15-16, 2021 | TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA | AND ONLINE!
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SAVE THE DATES AND CLOSE YOUR AGENDA FOR THE ISOKINETIC VIRTUAL SUMMITS:
Sunday 18th April 2021: from 15.00 to 18.00 Central European Time (CET)
Sunday 11th July 2021 timing and programme will be defined
FOOTBALL RESEARCH GROUP: UPDATES FROM UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE STUDIES
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
- 690€ for the entire Conference Voyage that includes
- 4 virtual summits
- 3 days of the in-person Conference in Lyon 2022
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NOTE IFSPT MEMBERS! 450€ DISCOUNTED FEE (instead of 690€) for the entire Conference Voyage reserved for the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy IFSPT (to take up this special opportunity contact here) includes:
- 4 virtual summits
- 3 days of the in-person Conference in Lyon 2022
120€ all the 4 virtual summits
30€ one virtual summit
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