Danish physical therapists celebrate 100th anniversary
WCPT President Emma Stokes and the Danish Minister of Health Ellen Trane Nørby attended the 100th anniversary of the Association of Danish Physiotherapists.
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Innovation, collaboration, and connection at the World Physiotherapy Africa region conference
Physiotherapy profession unites to advance rehabilitation across Africa.
World PT Day 2026 materials launched
Campaign materials for World PT Day 2026 launched
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.
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.
