Theme and programme tracks

Moving Physical Therapy Forward

The focus of the profession's largest international congress will be on the most significant issues, clinical topics, challenges and opportunities for physical therapists around the world. Where better to move physical therapy forward than at its prestigious international congress?

Track 1: Global health

The world's most pressing health issues, international health priorities and policies and the implications and opportunities for physical therapists.

Track 2: Professional issues

Their effect on health policy, service provision, quality and standards, service users and the context and scope of practice.

Track 3: Professional practice

The latest advances for practicing clinicians in their daily practice, encompassing health promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation throughout the lifespan and across different service settings.

Track 4: Education

The education of physical therapists to be fit for practice throughout their career in a changing environment and in different contexts.

Track 5: Research methodology

Producing evidence through research is essential for developing evidence based practice, as is looking at innovative ways to generate and disseminate the evidence.

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