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WCPT 17
th
General Meeting
Minutes
18th 20th June 2011
Formal approval of the minutes of the 17th
General Meeting (GM) will occur at the 18th GM in
2015. This draft is your opportunity to make comments and corrections prior to the circulation of
final minutes with the 16th GM papers.
Please submit your comments and changes by 29th February 2011.
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WCPT 17th General Meeting1
18th 20th June 20112
Amsterdam City Novotel Hotel3
Amsterdam, The Netherlands4
18th June 2011: 09:00-16:005
19th June 2011: 09:00-15:306
20th
June 2011: 09:00-12:3078
DELEGATES PRESENT9A list of Executive Committee members and delegates to the 17
thGeneral Meeting is attached to the10
minutes as Appendix 1.11
NOTES TO MINUTES12
In the minutes delegates are referred to by country rather than by the name of the member13organisation they represent, but it is understood that delegates speak and vote on behalf of a WCPT14
member organisation and not on behalf of a country.15
While all motions require a proposer and a seconder, seconders are not recorded in the minutes.16
17
MEETING PAPERS18
The following items are also appended to the file copy of the minutes:19
Appendix 2: meeting papers circulated prior to the meeting20
Appendix 3: meeting papers tabled at the meeting21
Appendix 4: Presidents address22
Appendix 5: report from the Executive Committee and Secretary General23
Appendix 6: financial presentation made to the meeting24Appendix 7: final copies edited policies and guidelines25
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MINUTES27
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The Presiding Officer reinforced the Rules of Procedure, in accordance with WCPTs Articles of1
Association, and the process that had been followed to call the meeting and to issue the agenda2
and papers. The meeting plan and proposed timetable were reinforced.3
4
A number of practical notes were announced:5
The meeting was set out with countries in rows from A-Z starting at the front of the room on6
the 18th June and would be reversed for the 19 th ie from Z-A.7
All motions need a proposer and a seconder.8
No promotion/campaigning related to the election of the President and Vice President would9be permitted in the meeting room. Regions must report to the Secretary General if they want10
an observer present for the election.11
The following replacement/additional papers were provided on each table for voting12
delegates: list of delegations, replacement page 6 for agenda item 14.2, and subgroup13
applications.14
The President welcomed Doreen Moore, past President of WCPT, to the meeting. Past15
Presidents David Teager and Margrit List were also introduced and welcomed on arrival later in16the meeting. It was announced that Sandra Mercer Moore had sent regrets for her absence and17
wishes for a successful meeting.18
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2. Roll call20
2.1 Report from Credentials Committee21
222.2 Apologies for absence23
Regrets from member organisations from the following countries were noted: Bahrain, Ecuador,24
Mauritius, Paraguay, Indonesia.25
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2.3 Roll call27
The Secretary General advised that the roll call would be conducted by country rather than by full28
member organisation name. Registered delegates from 85 member organisations had been29credentialed by the start of the meeting and 81 were present at the time of the roll call. Other30
voting delegates joined the meeting as it progressed. A complete list is attached as appendix 1.31
32
3 Appointment of tellers33
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4. Adoption of the rules of procedure1
On behalf of the Executive Committee the President moved that:2
the rules of procedure be adopted.3
MOTION GM2011-2 CARRIED4
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5. Agenda6
On behalf of the Executive Committee the President moved that:7
the agenda be accepted.8
MOTION GM2011-3 CARRIED9
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6. 16th General Meeting11
6.1 Approval of minutes12
The President reported that the minutes of the 16th
General Meeting had been circulated in13
December 2007 with corrections required by February 2011. Amendments had been received14
and the minutes corrected.15
On behalf of the Executive Committee the President moved that:16
the minutes of the 16th
General Meeting be approved and signed.17
MOTION GM2011-4 CARRIED1819
6.2 Report on motions from the 16th
General Meeting20
The Secretary General briefly outlined the key points from the tabled paper reporting on the21
motions from the 16th General Meeting.22
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6.3 Matters arising24
There were no matters arising.25
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7. Applications for membership27
7 1 Approval of new member organisations28
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Omani Physiotherapy Association1
Slovakian Association of Physiotherapists2
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* It was noted that Belgium had been a member of WCPT since 1955, but since 2007 the4
previous member organisation and other organisations in Belgium had merged to found Axxon. In5
recognising Axxon, Belgium maintained continuous and uninterrupted membership within WCPT.6
MOTION GM2011-5 CARRIED7
87.2 Introduction of new member organisations9
The Presiding Officer announced the new member organisations by region. The President and10
Executive Committee welcomed the delegates from each organisation and they were escorted to11
their seats in the meeting by their regional chair.12
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8. Subgroups14
8.1 Reconfirmation of existing subgroups15
The Presiding Officer advised the meeting that it was approving the subgroups not the individual16
members of the subgroups.17
On behalf of the Executive Committee the Vice-President moved that:18
in accordance with Article 15(A)(iv) the Executive Committee recommends that the19
following organisations be reconfirmed as WCPT subgroups:20
International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists21
(IFOMPT)22
International Private Practitioners Association (IPPA)23
International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Womens Health (IOPTWH)24
International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists (IAAPT)25
International Federation of Sports Physiotherapy (IFSP)26
International Association of Physical Therapists Working with Older People27
(IPTOP)28
International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics (IOPTP)29
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On behalf of the Executive Committee, Margot Skinner moved that:1
in accordance with Article 7.2 the Executive Committee recommends that the International2
Neurological Physical Therapy Association (INPA) be confirmed as a WCPT subgroup.3
Margot Skinner reported that there were now 11 confirmed members of INPA.4
MOTION GM2011-7 CARRIED5
6
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Margot Skinner moved the substitute motion that:7
in accordance with Article 7.2 the Executive Committee recommends that the International8
Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health (IOPTMH) be confirmed as a WCPT9
subgroup.10
MOTION GM2011-8 CARRIED11
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Margot Skinner moved the substitute motion that:12
in accordance with Article 7.2 the Executive Committee recommends that the International13
Confederation of Cardiorespiratory Physical Therapists (ICCrPT) be confirmed as a WCPT14
subgroup.15
MOTION GM2011-9 CARRIED16
17
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Margot Skinner moved the substitute motion that:18
in accordance with Article 7.2 the Executive Committee recommends that, pending the19
appointment of officers, the International Society for Electrophysical Agents in Physical20
Therapy (ISEAPT) be confirmed as a WCPT subgroup.21
MOTION GM2011-10 CARRIED22
23
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Margot Skinner moved the new motion that:24
in accordance with Article 7.2 the Executive Committee recommends that, pending the25
appointment of officers, the International Association of Physical Therapists in Animal26Practice (IAPTAP) be confirmed as a WCPT subgroup.27
MOTION GM2011-11 CARRIED28
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8 3 Introduction of new subgroups30
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10. Reports1
10.1 Executive Committee, Secretary General2
The Secretary General and President presented an overview of the work of the Executive3
Committee and Secretariat over the last four years. The report is attached as appendix 5.4
Comments were invited from delegates and the following points were raised in discussion:5
The President, Executive Committee and Secretariat were thanked for all their work in6
moving the profession forward over the last four years (Norway, South America Region)7The report was noted and received.8
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11. Amendments to Articles of Association10
11.1 Objectives (Executive Committee)11
The President moved the motion that:12
Article 1.3 be amended as follows:13
The objectives of WCPT are to:14
1.3.1 Promote high standards of physical therapy education, practice, and research15
1.3.2 Encourage the development and promote the strength of national organisations of16
physical therapists17
1.3.3 Encourage communication and exchange of information including18organisation of international congresses of physical therapists19
1.3.4 Represent physical therapy internationally20
1.3.5 Promote the health, wellness, and fitness of global populations21
1.3.6 Co-operate with relevant international and national organisations22
1.3.7 Comment on social and political issues relevant to health23
1.3.8 Engage in all necessary activities to further the work of WCPT in the best interests24
of physical therapists and the profession of physical therapy25
The following points were raised in response to the motion:26
Member should be added to national organisations in 1.3.2 ie national member organisations27
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It was suggested that 1.3.8 should be amended to include patients ... in the best interests of1
physical therapists, the profession of physical therapy and the patients of physical therapists2(Australia). It was further noted that this should include clients, not just patients (Austria).3
Executive Committee response: patients/clients/populations were seen to be covered4
under 1.3.5 whereas 1.3.8 focuses on the profession and WCPTs member5
organisations.6
It was felt that this did not cover the issue raised and reflect physical therapists role in7
patient advocacy sufficiently (Australia, UK).8
Executive Committee response: it was suggested that a new paragraph 1.3.9 be9
added to address the issue advocating that physical therapists Engage in all10
necessary activities to promote the best interests of our patients/clients.11
The proposed amendment was supported (Australia, UK).12
It was suggested that 1.3.1, promoting high standards, should also include management and13
read ...Promote high standards of physical therapy education, clinical practice, management14
and research (Lebanon).15
Executive Committee response: practice, as used by WCPT in all its documents, is16
not seen as restricted to clinical practice, but includes hands on clinical practice,17advice, education, research, management and administration; the preference is18
therefore to keep the term as practice in its broadest sense.19
It was suggested that a footnote definition be added to explain practice in the context set out20
by the Executive Committee (South Africa). The meeting was also encouraged to remember21
that there were also animal as well as human clients.22
Executive Committee response: practice in its broadest sense is defined in WCPTs23
glossary.24 It was proposed that health prevention be added e.g. in 1.3.5 (Lebanon).25
Executive Committee response: a lot of terms could be added, but prevention was26
seen to be implied with wellness.27
The inclusion of prevention within wellness was disputed (Belgium).28
The proposed amendment to the motion with a new 1.3.9 was put before the meeting:29
Article 1.3 be amended as follows:30
The objectives of WCPT are to:31
1.3.1 Promote high standards of physical therapy education, clinicalpractice,32
managementand research33
1.3.2 Encourage the development and promote the strength of national organisations of34
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1.3.9 Engage in all necessary activities to further the work of WCPT in the best interests1
of users of physical therapist services2
3
The following points were raised in discussion:4
Clinical prior to practice in 1.3.1 should be removed (Denmark, Portugal, Turkey).5
Important to include management due to important role in standards (Denmark).6
The new 1.3.9 was redundant as it was covered by 1.3.7 and other bullet points (IPPA).7
The role of physical therapy in rehabilitation should be promoted as a new 1.3.10 Promote8the role of physical therapy in rehabilitation (UAE).9
It was unlikely that the meeting would agree all terms and the objectives of WCPT should be10
at a higher level, therefore take out the terms in 1.3.1 and leave as promote high standards of11
physical therapy (Netherlands).12
It was suggested that 1.3.5 could be re-phrased to read Promote health, wellness and fitness13
of global populations through rehabilitative and preventative strategies (Philippines).14
Executive Committee response: if through/with /by are added it limits the ability to15enable growth in the profession. If include rehabilitation risks restricting the16
statement. The shorter the statement the better. The Secretary General further17
clarified that these are objectives in the Articles and are designed to be inclusive,18
short broad statements.19
The revisions to the objectives in the Articles were taken in turn.20
The Presiding Officer moved the motion that 1.3.1 be amended as follows:21
1.3.1 Promote high standards of physical therapy.22
MOTION GM2011-12 CARRIED23
24
The Presiding Officer moved the motion that 1.3.5 be amended as follows:25
1.3.5 Promote health, wellness and fitness of global populations through26
rehabilitative and preventative strategies.27
MOTION GM2011-13 DEFEATED28
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The Presiding Officer moved the motion that 1.3.9 be added as follows:30
1.3.9 Engage in all necessary activities to further the work of WCPT in the best31
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The Presiding Officer moved the motion to approve the final amendments to the objectives1
included in the Articles reminding the meeting that a 2/3 vote was required to amend the Articles.2
The objectives of WCPT are to:3
1.3.1 Promote high standards of physical therapy.4
1.3.2 Encourage the development and promote the strength of national organisations of5
physical therapists6
1.3.3 Encourage communication and exchange of information including organisation of7
international congresses of physical therapists8
1.3.4 Represent physical therapy internationally9
1.3.5 Promote the health, wellness, and fitness of global populations10
1.3.6 Co-operate with relevant international and national organisations11
1.3.7 Comment on social and political issues relevant to health12
1.3.8 Engage in all necessary activities to further the work of WCPT in the best interests13of physical therapists and the profession of physical therapy14
1.3.9 Engage in all necessary activities to further the work of WCPT in the best interests15
of users of physical therapist services16
MOTION GM2011-16 CARRIED17
18
The Tellers conducted a count to ensure a two-thirds vote was achieved.19
2021
11.2 Provision for a mail ballot (Australian Physiotherapy Association)22
The Australian Physiotherapy Association moved the substitute motion that:23
the WCPT Articles of Association be amended as follows:24
4.1 Postal Vote25
The Executive Committee may decide that a postal (including electronic) vote shall be26
taken on matters between General Meetings.27
With the proviso that the Executive Committee develop appropriate processes to enable28
full and informed decision making by member organisations.29
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organisations felt they had had the necessary information to make a full and informed1
decision. The Committee did not anticipate significant costs.2 The importance of discussion had been demonstrated by the previous motion and that an3
exchange of the pros and cons was not possible with a postal system (Germany).4
The amendment was not supported as it was felt that the Executive Committee already had5
the ability to make decisions between meetings. Also that issues of extraordinary importance6
eg where statutes and policies are unclear or where the right and good things to be done are7
not obvious then further debate is required (Denmark).8
Must ensure that all member organisations have access and opportunity to engage in any9communication. Four years is a good timeline for big decisions, ones of an emergency nature10
are different (Finland).11
In debating who should decide what is extraordinary it was agreed that this was the12
responsibility of the Executive Committee.13
In 5-10 years electronic voting would be possible, which suggested postponing the decision14
until the proposal defined the exact criteria and content of a postal or e-mail vote and on what15
matters such a vote could be carried out (Belgium). The Presiding Officer confirmed that16
advice on voting was included in the Articles.17
Technology solutions may help those countries that experience visa issues (Saudi Arabia).18
Australia proposed using the term significant rather than extraordinary, acknowledging that19
the Executive Committee had the confidence of the General Meeting in applying their20
judgement. There was general consensus for this amendment (Denmark, Singapore,21
Zimbabwe).22
The Presiding Officer moved that the substitute motion from APA be amended to read that:23
the WCPT Articles of Association be amended as follows:24
4.1 Postal Vote25
The Executive Committee may decide that a postal (including electronic) vote shall be26
taken on matters ofsignificancebetween General Meetings. (With the proviso that the27
Executive Committee develop appropriate processes to enable full and informed decision28
making by member organisations.)29
MOTION GM2011-17 CARRIED30
31
The Executive Committee indicated their support for the motion and the opportunity to develop32
procedures.33
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12. Executive Committee Motions1
12.1 WCPT policy review - new policy structure and definitions2
The President moved that:3
the new policy structure and definitions be approved.4
The following points were raised in discussion:5
The excellent work undertaken was acknowledged and fully supported. It was vital for member6
organisations that the policies were clear and an open and transparent structure was very7 positive (Norway).8
MOTION GM2011-19 CARRIED9
1012.2 Edits to existing policies11
12.2.1 Minor edits to existing policies12
On behalf of the Executive Committee Emma Stokes moved that:13the existing WCPT Ethical Principles with minor edits be approved.14
The following points were raised in discussion:15
It was questioned if it was appropriate to group all the minor edited polices together16
for voting (Canada).17
Clarification was requested on individual edits (Austria) and they were directed to the18
summaries of edits.19
The Presiding Officer reminded delegates what constituted minor edits as set out in20
the paper.21
MOTION GM2011-20 CARRIED22
23
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Mabel Espinel Gonzalezmoved that:24
the existing WCPT policy statements with minor edits be approved.25The Presiding Officer noted that minor edits should be submitted to Tracy Bury and only26
substantive issues raised from the floor.27
The following points were raised in discussion:28
Agenda item 12 2 1 11 policy on private practice: the broad title did not reflect the29
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that physical therapists have as health professionals. Change the title to physical1
therapists are experts on specific exercise across the lifespan (Norway).2 Agenda item 12.2.1.4 policy on ethical principles: add physical therapy to diagnoses3
so that the focus is on a physical therapy diagnosis not a medical diagnosis, at least4
where it is first mentioned (Finland).5
The Presiding Officer then took the meeting through each policy in turn.6
12.2.1.2 community based rehabilitation: no comments.7
12.2.1.3 education: no comments.8
12.2.1.4 ethical principles: The President commented that if the diagnosis was9
limited to a physical therapy diagnosis it was not in the best interests of the10
profession. It was suggested that physical therapists made a functional and11
differential diagnosis and not just a physical therapy diagnosis and therefore12
diagnosis should not be added (Argentina).13
The Presiding Officer moved that:14
physical therapy be added before diagnosis (line 195).15
MOTION GM2011-21 DEFEATED16
12.2.1.5 evidence based practice: no comments17
12.2.1.6 female genital mutilation: no comments18
12.2.1.7 patient/client rights: no comments19
12.2.1.8 exercise experts: the following points were raised in discussion:20
The suggestion was to change to title to include specific exercise (Norway,21
Turkey). Therapeutic exercise was suggested as a better alternative (Chile,22
Nepal). Others spoke in support of not adding any terms and leaving it broad23
(Germany, Argentina, Israel, Sri Lanka, USA). The intention of clarifying the24
nature of the exercise was to draw a distinction from exercise for sport25
(Norway). Movement exercise was suggested as an alternative edit (Peru).26
Executive Committee comment: the issue may be one of interpretation but27
it was understood that across the life span exercise provided by physical28
therapists has a primary preventative and a therapeutic role and this was29seen to be covered by the policy.30
Following the explanation from the Executive Committee the edit specific31
exercise was withdrawn by Norway.32
Further debate raised suggestions of physical therapists as experts on all33
exercise and prevention across the life span (IPTOP) physical therapists as34
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The Presiding Officer moved the motion that:1
the title be amended to Physical therapists asexercise expertsin health2across the life span3
MOTION GM2011-23 DEFEATED4
The current title stood and the Executive Committee was asked to review it, taking5
account of the discussions.6
12.2.1.9 older people: no comments.7
12.2.1.10 primary health care: no comments.8 12.2.1.11 private practice: the following point was raised in discussion:9
In response to the earlier suggestion to change the title, the President noted the10
value in developing the guidelines as suggested but highlighted that the policy11
addressed more than just the right to establish private practice and therefore12
the title should not change.13
The Presiding Officer moved the motion that:14
the title be amended to The rights of physical therapists to establish private15physical therapy services16
MOTION GM2011-24 DEFEATED17
Since the motion had been defeated the current title stood.18
12.2.1.12 quality services: no comments.19
12.2.1.13 relationships with other health professionals: no comments.20
12.2.1.14 specialisation: no comments.21 12.2.1.15 standards of practice: no comments.22
12.2.1.16 torture: no comments.23
12.2.1.17 endorsement on doping guideline: no comments.24
12.2.1.18 endorsement of UN standard rules on persons with disabilities: no25
comments.26
12.2.1.19 endorsement of the UN convention on the rights of the child: no27
comments.28
The Presiding Officer moved the motion that:29
the existing WCPT policy statements with minor edits (12.2.1.2-12.2.1.19) be30
approved.31
MOTION GM2011-25 CARRIED32
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12.2.2.2 Description of physical therapy1
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Marilyn Moffat moved that:2
the existing WCPT policy statement on description of physical therapy with3
substantive edits be approved.4
MOTION GM2011-27 CARRIED5
12.2.2.3 Disaster management6
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Sandra Thornhill moved that:7
the existing WCPT policy statement on disaster management with substantive8
edits be approved.9
MOTION GM2011-28 CARRIED10
11
The Japanese Physical Therapy Association (JPTA) addressed the meeting to thank all12
member organisations and WCPT for the sympathy expressed for Japan following the13earthquake and tsunami.14
15
12.2.2.4 Health human resources16
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Sylvia Kambalametore moved that:17
the existing WCPT policy statement on health human resources with substantive18
edits be approved.19
In discussion the following comment was noted:20
The policy was considered a great improvement. Future work could include21
guidelines on professional standards for health human resources. Human22
resources are essential to the development of the profession and are not only a23
national but also an international matter (eg professional movement across24
international borders). Guidelines should not just focus on advocating for health25human resources but also the rights of professionals to deliver quality services26
(Denmark).27
MOTION GM2011-29 CARRIED28
12.2.2.5 Infection prevention control29
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The following points were raised in discussion:1
Informed consent should be changed to valid consent (Ireland).2 Informed consent is a legal term used in many jurisdictions (Colombia).3
Executive Committee response: informed consent is a legal term and to4
change it in documents that need to be translated risks losing the legal aspect.5
The suggested amendment was withdrawn (Ireland).6
It was suggested that the term valid could be used within the text eg WCPT7
understands the term informed consent to be valid consent; this could be a8
footnote (Austria). It was agreed this could be done editorially.9 Line 482 refers to a competent adult but in South Africa children can give informed10
consent from age 12. The term competent individual should be used so as not to11
suggest an age restriction. This could be an editorial change to change12
patient/client to individual (South Africa).13
MOTION GM2011-31 CARRIED14
12.2.2.7 Support personnel15
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Mabel Espinel Gonzalez moved that:16
the existing WCPT policy statement on physical therapist support personnel with17
substantive edits be approved.18
The following points were raised in discussion:19
Line 552 refers to the physical therapist being physically present and this does not20
reflect current practice in Australia and is overly prescriptive. Preferably could be21
inserted in front of physically present and therefore delete the sentence that follows22
in brackets (Australia). This was supported by the UK.23
The Presiding Officer moved that24
the policy be approved with this amendment.25
(It would therefore now read supervision of physical therapist support personnel by the26
physical therapist requires that the physical therapist is preferably physically present27
and immediately available)28
29
MOTION GM2011-32 CARRIED30
12.2.2.8 Protection of title31
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The Colegio de Kinesiologos de Chile moved the substitute motion that:1
the Executive Committee develop an appendix to the policy statement on2
protection of title to include the list of title/titles protected under3
legislation/regulation in the countries of WCPTs member organisations and4
annotate the title/titles recognised by member organisations in the absence of5
legislation/regulation.6
7The following points were raised in discussion:8
A list of internationally recognised terms would be valuable (UAE).9
Any list should include terms in languages using other alphabets (Thailand).10
MOTION GM2011-33 CARRIED11
The Presiding Officer returned to the motion from the Executive Committee that12
the existing WCPT policy statement on protection of title with substantive edits13
be approved, with the addition of an appendix of internationally recognised terms14 for the profession.15
MOTION GM2011-34 CARRIED16
12.2.2.9 Reciprocity17
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Marilyn Moffat moved that:18
the existing WCPT policy statement on reciprocity with substantive edits be19
approved.20
MOTION GM2011-35 CARRIED21
12.2.2.10 Research22
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Sandra Thornhill moved that:23
the existing WCPT policy statement on research with substantive edits be24
approved.25
The following editorial changes were suggested for the Executive Committee to review:26
Line 673 change advocates to considers which was considered to be stronger27
(Denmark). More could be added on new technologies.28
Implementation sciences should be added to the last bullet list (Netherlands)29
E id b d h i l th th th id b d ti h ld b30
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12.3 New WCPT policies1
12.3.1 Direct access/self-referral2
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Sylvia Kambalametore moved that:3
the new WCPT policy statement on direct access and patient/client self-referral to4
physical therapy be approved.5
The following points were raised in discussion:6
Direct access had been in place since 2001 in Norway, but it was connected to7
payments. Reimbursement still requires a referral in the private sector. The8
profession should also work for extended scope of practice (since 2006 in Denmark).9
Norway was working to develop extended scope practice roles in sports and mental10
health.11
Finland spoke in support of Norway and the development of advanced practice, eg a12
physical therapist can authorise sick leave in manual therapy practice.13
It was agreed that developing a policy on advanced practice in physical therapy was14
an area for future policy work.15 There was strong evidence for self-referral (UK). It was requested that self referral16
as a term be used and not direct access. Direct access has a different meaning in17
the UK eg a general practitioner can access physical therapy services, and therefore18
to avoid confusion only self-referral should be used.19
Executive Committee comment: terminology was required to meet the needs20
around the world. Other examples of direct access included a physical therapist21
working on an ICU unit being able to decide who they saw without a medical22
referral, in that instance the physical therapist had direct access to patients, but23
the patient was not able to self-refer. It was therefore felt appropriate to keep24
both terms at this stage but it should be reviewed over the next four years if25
practice changed.26
It was noted that in the future one term would be good but for now many27
governments used direct access and therefore the term was important for political28
reasons (Netherlands).29
Self-referral is the right of the patient to choose the professional. Direct access30places emphasis on the professional. Political pressure can say patients should have31
the right to choose the physical therapist. Self-referral can be used to assert the right32
for direct access (Portugal).33
Welcoming the direction of discussions the UK was happy to withdraw the34
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The following point was raised in discussion:1
Line 75 after other weapons of war add even in peace time (Puerto Rica). It was2
agreed this could be done editorially.3
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12.3.3 Occupational health and safety for physical therapists6
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Emma Stokes moved that:7the new WCPT policy statement on occupational health and safety for physical8
therapists be approved.9
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12.3.4 Records management12
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Mabel Espinel Gonzalez moved that:13
the new WCPT policy statement on records management: record keeping, storage,14
retrieval and disposal be approved.15
In discussion the following points were raised:16
The importance of records management and the development of information17
management and technology (IM&T) were supported. It was suggested there should18
be more emphasis on the challenges of IM&T. The addition WCPT advocates that19
member organisations should ensure that the electronic systems for record holding20
and communication are functional and secure was suggested (Norway).21
It was suggested that WCPT could not ensure anything but perhaps use the term22
advocates (Bermuda).23
Executive Committee comment: point of clarification, the bullet list of statements is24
preceded by WCPT advocates that member organisations should.25
The Presiding Officer moved that:26
the amendment to line 329 should be added ensure that the electronic systems for27
record holding and communication are functional and secure.28
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12.3.5 Regulation of the physical therapy profession1
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Margot Skinner moved that:2
the new WCPT policy statement on regulation of the physical therapy profession3
be approved.4
The following points were raised in discussion:5
In Canada, as in other countries, it is the professional association that establishes6
education to practice standards (line 398). They are proud to work in collaboration7
with the educators and regulators to ensure high standards for physical therapy8education. They therefore believe it is the responsibility of the profession and not the9
regulator for ensuring physical therapists enter the workforce as well educated and10
skilled professionals. To replace current line 398 the following amendment was11
proposed assurance that educational programmes have met appropriate12
professional entry to practice standards.13
Executive Committee comment: no issue with the amendment..14
The Presiding Officer moved the motion that:15
the amendment to line 398 be added to the policy statement.16
(It would therefore read assurance that educational programmes have met the17
professional entry level education standards for practice)18
MOTION GM2011-42 CARRIED19
The UK spoke in support of the amendment. In addition the importance of20
cooperation between the professional body and the regulator, for the benefits of the21profession, was highlighted (UK). The list of bullet points starting from line 413 could22
be added to with Assert the value of the regulator having appropriate links (ie ones23
that safeguard the impartiality and independence of the regulator) with the relevant24
member organisation to help develop, maintain, implement and secure engagement25
with high standards of education, practice and professionalism.26
Executive Committee response: the amendment could be made more positive27
and focus on the member organisations having positive links, as WCPT cant28influence the regulators.29
There was support for the amendment (USA).30
MOTION GM2011-43 CARRIED31
Regulation should only be about the public interests and therefore line 393 should32
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The Presiding Officer moved that:1
the sentences from lines 393-396 be amended in line with the discussion.2
(It would therefore read WCPT encourages member organisations to work towards a3
system of regulation that focuses on the public interest. Such a system will promote trust4
and confidence in the profession.)5
MOTION GM2011-44 CARRIED6
The Presiding Officer moved the motion from the Executive Committee that:7
the new WCPT policy statement on regulation of the physical therapy profession8
with the amendments agreed be approved.9
MOTION GM2011-45 CARRIED10
1112.3.6 UN convention against torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading12
treatment or punishment13
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Sandra Thornhill moved that:14
the new WCPT endorsement on the UN Convention against Torture and Other15
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment be approved.16
MOTION GM2011-46 CARRIED17
12.3.7 UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities18
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Sylvia Kambalametore moved that:19the new WCPT endorsement on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with20
Disabilities be approved.21
MOTION GM2011-46 CARRIED22
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12.4 Existing and new WCPT guidelines24
On behalf of the Executive Committee, Zola Dantile moved that:25
the member organisations endorse the development of WCPT guidelines as a valuable26
resource for policy implementation.27
The following points were raised in discussion:28
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Executive Committee response: changes will first be made to the policies and then1
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13. Motions submitted by member organisations5
13.1 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy disability and access to practising the6
profession7
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (UK) moved that:8
WCPT encourage a rights-based approach to disability in terms of access to entry-level9
education and support for practice.10
Executive Committee response: the Committee welcomed the motion and considered it11
a positive direction to embrace globally. The work of the UK and other member12
organisations on this issue was acknowledged and input requested to share13
experiences to develop a portfolio of resources.14The following points were raised in discussion:15
The focus should be on equal rights not so much as positive rights ie not positive16
discrimination (Denmark).17
South Africa also had experience of training visually impaired physical therapists and18
considered it important to ensure that the publics interests were looked after, should19
therefore add without compromising quality of care of patients to the motion from the CSP.20
There is an assumption with the motion that providing quality care is part of equal rights and21would not be said of any other group within the profession so the amendment should not be22
added (UK, Bermuda).23
It was important to help disabled young people to enter the profession (Oman).24
Terminology from WCPT documents ie access to physical therapist professional entry-level25
education and practice should be used in the motion.26
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The Presiding Officer moved the motion from the CSP with the amendment from South Africa28that:29
WCPT encourage a rights-based approach to disability in terms of access to physical30
therapist professional entry-level education and support for practice, without31
compromising quality of care of patients.32
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13.2 Colegio de Kinesiologos de Chile the terms kinesiologystand kinesiotherpist1
This item had been taken earlier in the agenda with the policy on protection of title, agenda item2
12.2.2.8.3
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13.3 Association of Danish Physiotherapists scope of practice5
Denmark withdrew the motion.6
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13.4 Australian Physiotherapy Association - full revision of the WCPT Articles of9
Association10
The Australia Physiotherapy Association moved that:11
the Executive Committee undertake a comprehensive review of the WCPT Articles of12
Association to ensure that they reflect best practice corporate governance standards and13support contemporary business practices.14
Executive Committee response: the Committee was happy to support the motion as it15
was important to review the Articles. The Committee was also planning to review the16
type of organisation WCPT was and should be. WCPT is currently a charity registered17
in the UK.18
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13.5 Australian Physiotherapy Association support for PEDro21
The Australia Physiotherapy Association moved that:22
the General Meeting strongly recommend that all WCPT member organisations establish23
an annual grant to PEDro, possibly based on a formula linked to membership numbers. 24
Executive Committee response: the Committee supported the motion and welcomed the25support already given by member organisations.26
The following points were raised in discussion:27
The work of PEDro was applauded and the University of Sydney APA as founders of the28
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Not all Associations are strong as many physical therapists have chosen not to join them,1
therefore the last part of the motion should be deleted (Italy).2 Spain has made an effort to translate contents of PEDro to make it more available to3
Spanish users.4
Other members spoke in support of PEDro (Argentina, Japan).5
Australia accepted the deletion of the formula from the motion.6
The Presiding Officer moved the amended motion that:7
the General Meeting strongly recommend that all WCPT member organisations establish8
an annual grant to PEDro9
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13.6 Japanese Physical Therapy Association provision of information12
The Japanese Physical Therapy Association moved the motion that:13
the function of providing information be strengthened.14 The Executive Committee response: The development of the WCPT website had been15
a priority as it was seen as the means to interact with the profession and share16
information globally. Increasing the capacity of the organisation to provide more17
information would have financial implications. In addition, the availability and18
completeness of information was dependent on responses from all of WCPTs member19
organisations. WCPT needed the support of members to make sure the information was20
available and the common data project was designed to yield useful information. The21success of the project would impact on the ability of WCPT to provide detailed22
information to its members and others. It was regrettable that some information had not23
been available to JPTA in a good time frame, but every effort was being made to build24
valuable data about the profession.25
The following points were raised in discussion:26
Information was important in discussions with governments and whilst guidelines were good,27
statistical information about each region and member organisation was also required. This28should be made easily accessible on the website (Japan).29
The challenge for WCPT due to lack of responses from members was acknowledged and30
members were encouraged to submit an annual report with the required information31
(Nigeria). An annual report was also seen as an opportunity for member organisations to32
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model for other regions. In the common dataset project, WCPT will be looking at educational1
standards, scope of practice and regulation, amongst other topics.2 It is important that efforts do not reinvent the wheel and that there is a united voice for the3
profession based on sound data that shows the profession across the regions and world.4
Every member organisation had a responsibility to contribute to the common data project as5
it was the solution for the future (Portugal).6
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14. Finance9
14.1 Financial report 2007 -201010
14.2 Financial projections 2011 201511
14.3 Subscriptions 2012 201512
On behalf of the Executive Committee the treasurer, Emma Stokes, presented the financial report13
(appendix 6). The options for subscription payments for 2011-2015 were then presented:14Option 1: average of 5% across 4 years allowing growth and development across strategic areas.15
Option 2: average of 3% across 4 years allowing current activities to be maintained.16
Option 3: average of 6% across 4 years allowing further growth and development.17
The direction of activity for the next 4 years is decided at the General Meeting therefore it is18
difficult to be accurate in predicted areas of activity.19
The following points were raised in discussion:20
At a time when there were pay freezes for two years for physical therapists the proposed21
subscription had to be acceptable to members of WCPTs member organisations, therefore22
only option 2 could be supported (UK).23
It was acknowledged what WCPT had achieved over the last four years and that this24
required resources. Option 2 with an amendment was proposed of 1.5% in 2012, followed by25
3% for three years, giving an average increase of 2.63% (Germany).26
The work of WCPT with limited funding was acknowledged but members in the Netherlands27
had not paid an increase for eight years, therefore a further option of 0% should be added28
(Netherlands).29
Clarification was sought on the impact the increase would have on individual member30
organisations of differing sizes (Nigeria). The Treasurer directed delegates to Table 3 on31
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Executive Committee response: The President advised that some alternative revenue1
streams had been explored but WCPT was sensitive to not competing with its own2 members for example in the area of CPD provision. Feedback from members had3
made this clear.4
Member organisations needed to be truthful with their membership number declarations5
(Argentina).6
The Africa regional chair indicated that no members in that region supported an increase and7
that their priority was to nurture regional capacity development.8
Small member organisations have to work with small budgets and work within the limitations.9
Important to look at expenditure and reflect what member organisations are going through10and reduce expenditure (Malta).11
The Presiding Officer confirmed that items 14.1 and 14.2 were for information and not for12
voting.13
If an organisation doesnt increase national fees but increases fees to WCPT then they end14
up paying more to international work (Norway).15
There should be a draft action plan presented on how finances will be used (Finland).16
It was acknowledged that there had been a big difference in what had been achieved and17produced in the last 4 years as compared to previous periods and that had taken resources18
to be accomplished. These were vital to promote the work of the profession. There is a19
problem with bank charges that can at times be higher than the fees to be paid (Zimbabwe).20
The Secretary General noted that some member organisations face significant bank charges21
and that WCPT also has to pay charges. The Secretariat was open to suggestions on how to22
resolve this. Options already used included paying for several years fees in one go and23
therefore only one set of bank charges, and visitors paying cash in London. The issue often24
affected those with most difficulty.25 The KNGF (Netherlands) was thanked for the bursary enabling Tanzania to be present.26
Several members spoke in support of option 2 or the modified option presented by Germany.27
In response to a question about how membership fees reflected gross national product28
(GNP) the Treasurer confirmed that 27 member organisations paid a reduced fee due to a29
low gross national income (GNI). Further the Treasurer highlighted that WCPT uses the30
money well and that it is a very lean organisation and works with trust to ensure it delivers31
against member organisations needs.32The Presiding Officer confirmed that no delegates present wished to consider options 1 and 333
and therefore they would not be voted on.34
The Presiding Officer moved that35
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15. Election of Executive Committee1
15.1 President2
The candidates for the role of President were:3
Zola Dantile4
Michel Landry5
Marilyn Moffat6
The Presiding Officer cleared the room to leave only voting delegates. Instructions on voting were7
given, according to the Rules of Procedure. One observer from each of the Africa, North America8Caribbean and Europe regions, who had been previously confirmed, remained in the room. The9
three candidates also left the room.10
As laid out in the procedures, after the votes were cast for the President, the room was cleared of11
all voting delegates leaving only the Presiding Officer, tellers, Secretary General, and two other12
WCPT staff (Tracy Bury and Catherine Sykes) present for the counting of the ballots.13
. On completion of the counting, the candidates and voting delegates were asked to return to the14
room for the result of the ballot.15
The Presiding Officer announced the following:16
Votes cast = 9317
Votes required = 4718
Zola Dantile = 1019
Michel Landry = 2520
Marilyn Moffat = 5521 Invalid ballots = 322
As Marilyn Moffat had achieved a majority, she was declared duly elected as President of WCPT.23
Neither Zola Dantile or Michel Landry wished their names to go forward for the position of Vice24
President.25
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15.2 Vice President27The candidates for the role of Vice President were:28
Margot Skinner29
Emma Stokes30
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Votes required = 471
Margot Skinner = 282 Emma Stokes = 613
Invalid ballots = 44
As she had achieved a majority, Emma Stokes was therefore duly elected as Vice President of5
WCPT.6
Alll delegates (voting and alternate) and observers were invited back in the room and the7
Presiding Officer announced that Marilyn Moffat had been elected as President and Emma8
Stokes as Vice President. The delegates applauded them.9
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15.3 Regional members and alternates11
The chair of each of WCPTs regions named the member of the Executive Committee and the12
alternate from their region for the period 2011-2015. By region the individuals named were:13
Africa: Joyce Mothabeng (South Africa); alternate: Jean Gasherebuka (Rwanda)14
Asia Western Pacific: Margot Skinner (New Zealand); alternate: Celia Tan (Singapore).15
Europe: Johnny Kuhr (Denmark); alternate: yet to be announced will be elected May 2012.16
North America Caribbean: Sandra Thornhill (Bermuda); alternate: Alice Aiken (Canada).17
South America: Mabel Espinel Gonzalez (Colombia): alternate Nelly Cedeo Sucre (Mexico).18
The delegate from the Lebanon moved that19
the ballot papers be destroyed.20
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16. Awards23
While awards had been presented at the Gala Dinner the preceding evening recipients were24
announced at the General Meeting also. Citations had been read and pins and certificates presented25 at the dinner.26
16.1 Mildred Elson Award27
The President announced that the Mildred Elson Award for 2011 was awarded to Stanley Paris.28
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Education1
Ina Diener2
Amlia Pasqual Marques3
Yoriko Taguchi4
Practice5
Jill Boissonnault6
Elizabeth Carrington7
Olwen Finlay8 Prudence Galley9
Gwendolen Jull10
Research11
Paul JM Helders12
Ann Moore13
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16.3 Humanitarian service15
Peta Ann Schmidt was announced as the recipient of the 2011 humanitarian service award.16
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16.4 Recognition of voluntary leaders18
The following regional chairs were thanked and acknowledged and certificates presented to them:19
Esther Munalula Nkandu (Africa), Savita Ravindra (AWP), Sarah Bazin (Europe), Stacey de Gale20
(NAC), and David Lopez (SA).21
The following outgoing subgroup chairs were acknowledged and certificates presented to them:22
Laetitia Dekker-Bakker (IFSPT), Karen Keith (IAAPT) and Jerry Klug (IPPA).23
The other subgroup chairs were also thanked and acknowledged: Rebecca Stephenson24
(IOPTWH), Filiz Can (IPTOP), Barbara Connolly (IOPTP) and Annalie Basson (IFOMPT).25
The following retiring Executive Committee members were thanked and acknowledged and26
certificates presented to them: Zola Dantile (Vice President) who had served two terms as the27Africa regional member and one term as Vice President, and Sylvia Kambalametore (Africa).28
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On behalf of all member organisations congratulations were extended to the President and Vice1
President and tribute was paid to all the candidates who had put their names forward for2 consideration. The fact that there was competition for positions was the sign of a healthy3
organisation (UK).4
The USA saluted Michel Landry and Zola Dantile for running as President and congratulated5
Marilyn Moffat for her re-election as President. Flowers were presented.6
A presentation was made by the South America Region to congratulate WCPT on its 60th7
anniversary. A further presentation was made by Brazil.8
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18. Any other business10
The delegate from Montenegro thanked WCPT for a grant to allow them to attend the meeting.11
The delegate from Saudi Arabia announced an initiative to translate all the WCPT policies and12
guidelines into Arabic to support the increased number of Arab organisations in WCPT,13
sponsored by the honorary President of the Saudi Physical Therapy Association.14
On behalf of the European Region of WCPT the delegate from Austria promoted the 201215
physiotherapy education congress, hosted by the Austrian Association, in Vienna from 8-916
November.17
The delegate from Oman congratulated the President and Vice President and made a18
presentation to WCPT and also to KNGF (Netherlands).19
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19. Location of 17th Congress and 18th General Meeting in 201521
The President announced that Singapore had been selected to host the 17th
WCPT Congress22
and 18th General Meeting. The delegate from the Singapore Association addressed the meeting23
and thanked the WCPT Executive Committee for the opportunity to host the congress and24
showcase Singapore. Other candidates for WPT2015 were acknowledged and an invitation25
extended to all member organisations and their members to visit Singapore in 2015.26
The Presiding Officer advised that a note had been received from the Africa region on behalf of27member organisations in the region to say that Every region in WCPT should be given equal28
opportunity to host the WCPT Congress by virtue of the regional members associations/countries29
being equal members of the WCPT. The note was received and would be passed to the30
Executive Committee for consideration.31
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Org Type Organisation Country Region Role Firstname Lastname
Member organisation Federacion Venezolana de Fisioterapeutas Venezuela South America Alternate Delegate Vito Calo
Member organisation Zambia Society of Physiotherapy Zambia Africa Voting Delegate Cleto Mweemba
Member organisation Zimbabwe Physiotherapy Association Zimbabwe Africa Voting Delegate Dorcas Madzivire
WCPT Region Africa Region of WCPT Africa Delegate Joyce Mothabeng
WCPT Region Africa Region of WCPT Africa Delegate Natascha Plani
WCPT Region Africa Region of WCPT Africa Delegate Esther Nkandu
WCPT Region Asia Western Pacific Region of WCPT Asia Western Pacific Delegate Gillian Webb
WCPT Region Asia Western Pacific Region of WCPT Asia Western Pacific Delegate Savita Ravindra
WCPT Region European Region of WCPT Europe Delegate Sarah Bazin
WCPT Region North America Caribbean Region of WCPT North America Caribbean Delegate Stacy De Gale
WCPT Region South America Region of WCPT South America Delegate David Lopez
WCPT Subgroup International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists Delegate Susan Putney
WCPT Subgroup Internat ional Acupuncture Associa tion of Physical Therapists Delegate Karen Keith
WCPT Subgroup [New] International Association of Physical Therapists in Animal Practice Not attending
WCPT Subgroup International Association of Physical Therapists working with Older People Delegate Filiz Can
WCPT Subgroup [New] International Confederation of Cardiorespiratory Physical Therapists Delegate Shane Patman
WCPT Subgroup International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists Delegate Annalie Basson
WCPT Subgroup International Federation of Sports Physiotherapy Delegate Nicola Phillips
WCPT Subgroup Internat ional Federat ion of Sports Phys iotherapy Delegate Laetitia M.M.C.J. Dekker
WCPT Subgroup [New] International Neurological Physical Therapy Association Not attending
WCPT Subgroup [New] International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Mental Health Delegate Liv Helvik Skjaerven
WCPT Subgroup International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics Delegate Barbara Connolly
WCPT Subgroup International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Women's Health Delegate Rebecca Stephenson
WCPT Subgroup International Private Practitioners Association Delegate Jerry Klug
WCPT Subgroup [New] International Society for Electrophysical Agents in Physical Therapy Delegate Liisa Laakso
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