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Where the world of physical therapy meets

Preliminary programme

1-4 May 2015

Version 3, November 2014


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Message from the President

The WCPT Congress 2015 will be a unique event. It is an opportunity to share our passion for

the profession and to showcase the best of physical therapy from around the world. It will be acongress for every member of the profession giving clinicians, managers, educators, researchers

and policy makers the opportunity to engage with each other and to debate and discuss

important professional questions.

The programme of the WCPT Congress in Singapore will appeal to all physical therapists, from

wherever in the world you come and whatever your specific professional interest. Attending a

WCPT Congress is a unique experience, providing the chance to exchange ideas and knowledge

as a global community. While we come from diverse backgrounds and face a variety of

challenges, we have an enormous amount in common, and by meeting together we can find

solutions and create opportunities for development.

The countdown for the most influential international physical therapy gathering has now begun!

I hope that you will embrace the opportunity to extend knowledge, connect with friends andcolleagues and strengthen the bonds that hold us together as a profession.

I look forward to seeing you all in Singapore at the WCPT Congress 2015.

Marilyn Moffat

WCPT President
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Welcome to Singapore

The WCPT Congress 2015 kicks off with the opening ceremony and welcome reception on the evening of Friday 1stMay at 6:00 pm.

Join fellow delegates at this grand start and prepare to be entertained by acts showcasing the cultural mix that Singapore isuniquely placed to offer. Celebrate with your colleagues as WCPT announces the recipient of the Mildred Elson award, WCPTs

highest honour, and the winners of the awards for outstanding posters.

Keynote speaker

Goh Ah-Cheng will be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony. Originally from Singapore

Dr Goh is Associate Professor at Shinshu University, Japan. Prior to moving to Japan, he

was the Chief Physiotherapist in the Singapore Armed Forces and a past President of the

Singapore Physiotherapy Association. Dr Goh is a Colombo Plan Scholar with more than 25

years experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist. He qualified as a physiotherapist from

Auckland, New Zealand, in 1981, and holds a Masters in Applied Science from the University of

Sydney, and a PhD from Curtin University, Australia.ISC Chair

Aime Stewart, International Scientific Committee chair,

will take you through the lead-up to the WCPT Congress

and inspire you for the days ahead. Aime s wealth of

experience has enabled her to shape the congress scientific

programme. Her main research areas of interest are the

management of chronic diseases including HIV/AIDS, as well as the roles of caregivers and

families in rehabilitation. In 2011 she was awarded the South African Department of Science and

Technology Distinguished Women in Science award.

Welcome reception

Start renewing friendships and making new ones at the welcome reception held in the

exhibition hall.



Programme at a glance: Saturday 2ndMay

07:00-08:30 Networking session: Mental health (International Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health)

Networking session:Manual therapy (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists)

08:30-10:00 Focused symposia:Frontiers in clinical trials

Focused symposia:Exercise therapy for chronic pain: retraining mind & brain

Discussion panel:New perspectives on physical therapy in HIV/AIDS

Networking session:Older people (International Association of Physical Therapists working with Older People)

Platform abstracts

10:00-10:45 Coffee break

10:45-12:15 Focused symposia: Managing information and measurement to achieve excellence in service provision

Focused symposia: (In)activity and health in childhood onset disability across the lifespan

Discussion panel:The future of physical therapy in health promotion

Networking session:Regulation

Networking session: Student physical therapists

How to...seminar: Writing for publication

Subgroup seminar:Acupuncture: Evidence-based guidelines to safe practice and practice audit outcomes

WCPT seminar:WHO: The new global disability agenda - opportunities for physical therapist involvement

Platform abstracts

12:15-13:45 Lunch: poster and exhibition viewing

Networking session: Neuroscience (International Neurological Physical Therapy Association)

Networking session: Early career researchers

13:45-15:15 Focused symposia: Evidence based use of electrophysical agents for managing musculoskeletal pain

Focused symposia: Integrating formative assessment mechanisms during student clinical-internships: global

perspectives

Focused symposia: Braintrain: making the most of new technologies for stroke rehabilitation

Debate: Exercise is Medicine: a friend or foe to physical therapy

Networking session: Occupational health (International Federation of Physical Therapists working in Occupational

Health and Ergonomics)
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Networking session:Meet the researchers/editors

Networking session:History

Subgroup seminar:Global perspective on best practices in paediatric evaluation tools and interventions

Platform abstracts


16:00-17:30 Focused symposia: Muscle strength in cerebral palsy treatment: current issues and developments

Focused symposia:Tendinopathy rehabilitation and tickets to treatment

Discussion panel: What works for whom: challenges in personalising physical therapy

Networking session: Journal editors (International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors)

Networking session: Managers

How to...seminar: Making the most of EBP resources - Whats out there to make life easier?

Platform abstracts

Programme subject to change
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Focused symposia: Chronic respiratory disease: high-quality evidence supports greater physiotherapy

intervention

Discussion panel: Collaborative practice and health: fine in theory - what does it look like in the practice?

Networking session: Aquatic physical therapy(Aquatic Physical Therapy International)


Subgroup seminar:The ISEAPT evidence-based initiative for assessing and improving intervention quality and

reporting in studies with Electro Physical Agents

WCPT seminar:Data and statistics: What does the profession really look like?

Platform abstracts


16:00-17:30 Focused symposia: Best practice for arm recovery post stroke: an international application

Focused symposia:The third physical therapy summit on global health: health-based competencies

Discussion panel: Evidence based practice: In 2025 what will the most important evidence look like?

Networking session: Acupuncture (International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists)

Networking session: International work and study

Networking session:Early career professional

Subgroup seminar:Trauma induced pelvic floor disorders: implications for physical therapists

Platform abstracts

18:00-19:30 Social:Party night reception

18:45-00:00 Social: Party night dinner and dance

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Programme at a glance: Monday 4thMay

07:00-08:30 Networking session: ICF

Networking session:Womens health (International Organization of Physical Therapists in Womens Health)

08:30-10:00 Focused symposia:Strength training in physical therapy

Focused symposia:Critical updates in our understanding of chronic pain

Discussion panel:Health human resources


Subgroup seminar:Evidence based physical therapy in mental health

WCPT seminar:Advocacy: Tell a story - create an impact

Platform abstracts


10:45-12:15 Focused symposia: Integrating evidence into lower limb prosthetic rehabilitation in todays world

Focused symposia: Physiotherapy in the ICU: current evidence and practical applications

Discussion panel: A roadmap for direct access and self-referral: navigating the route

Networking session:Animal practice (International Association of Physical Therapists in Animal Practice)

Subgroup seminar:Lessons to be learned: Transition from childhood to adulthood for individuals with lifelong

disabilities

WCPT seminar:Meet the Executive Committee

Platform abstracts

12:15-13:45 Lunch: poster and exhibition viewing

Networking session:Educators (WCPT Network for Physical Therapist Educators)

Networking session:Spinal cord injury (International Network of Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapists)

13:45-15:15 Focused symposia: Go baby go!: Solutions for maximizing augmented mobility for children

Focused symposia: Rehabilitation and Parkinsons disease: exercise is as important as medication

Discussion panel: With restricted health budgets how affordable is physical therapy?

Networking session: Intellectual and developmental disability(WCPT Network for Intellectual and DevelopmentalDisability)

Networking session:Private practice (International Private Physical Therapy Association)
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Subgroup seminar:International special interest groups as a way to support neurological physiotherapy practice

and continuous professional development in different health systems

Platform abstracts


15:45-17:15 Focused symposia:Shoulder impingement syndrome: how does opinion regarding aetiology influence treatment?

Discussion panel: Planning a WCPT Congress

Networking session: Amputee rehabilitation (WCPT Network for Amputee Rehabilitation)

Networking session: Health promotion (WCPT Network for Health Promotion in Life and Work)

How to...seminar:Talking to the media

Platform abstracts

17:30-18:30 Closing ceremony and abstract awards

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Congress courses and clinical visits

Pre- and post-congress courses

Twenty-one pre- and post-congress courses will be held on the 1stand 5thMay 2015. They have a focus on applied knowledge and

skills and are uniquely designed to complement the main scientific programme. They offer the delegate the chance to:

gain practical experience

listen to the latest evidence and discover the

implications for practice

explore issues in depth

learn directly from experts via a range of

stimulating learning formats

meet with international fellow delegates in

their field of interest

The pre- and post-congress courses are an

optional element that are open to delegates who

register to attend at least one day of the main

congress and they carry a separate fee.

The full list of congress courses may be viewed at:

www.wcpt.org/congress/course/sessions.

Clinical visits

The Singapore Physiotherapy Association has arranged for public and private institutions with physical therapy to open their doors

to visits by congress delegates.

Clinical visits are open to delegates who have registered for the full congress and carry a separate fee of SGD35. You can register for a

visit by area of interest.

The full list of clinical visits may be viewed at: www.wcpt.org/congress/clinical-visits.
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Socials and tours

Socials

Party night will take place at Gardens by the Bay in the Flower Field Hall and will include a visit to the Flower Dome - the worlds

largest columnless greenhouse. Get ready to enter a world of perpetual spring, where unique plants bloom in an ever changing

display of flowers. Two party night options have been made available, a dinner and dance, and a lower cost reception. Both take

place on the evening of Sunday 3rdMay.

Party night dinner and dance (18:45-24:00, ticket SGD150)

Ticket includes:

visit to the flower dome (18:45-19:30)

Asian buffet

two drinks (wine or beer)

unlimited soft drinks and fruit juices

DJ

quiet area available in Waterview Room

Party night reception (18:00-19:30, ticket SGD68)

Ticket includes:

visit to the flower dome (open until 21:30)

one drink (wine or beer)

unlimited soft drinks and fruit juices

canaps

For further details go to: www.wcpt.org/congress/social_programme. Tickets to the party night dinner and dance or reception

should be booked via the online registration system.

Tours

To help you make the most of your trip to Singapore several tours are being offered to add on to your congress experience.

Sightseeing tours

A selection of tours in and around Singapore will be offered by City Tours. These will include hop on hop off buses, Sentosa Fun City

passes, a night adventure tour, a trip to Singapore Zoo and a night safari tour.

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in China (5th - 18thMay 2015, 1,995)

Departing from Singapore the day after congress ends, this tour examines

physiotherapy in China with specialist access to Chinese institutions and

local practitioners. The tour provides excellent insight into the application

of both traditional Chinese medicine and modern Western medical and

rehabilitation techniques.

For further details go to: www.wcpt.org/congress/tours.

Please note all tours are organised by third parties and are to be booked

directly with the tour operators.
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Why attend WCPT Congress 2015?

The professions largest international congress.

Opportunity to engage with world expertsand interact with leaders in their field.

Diverse programming covers the breadth of the professionmaking it relevant to all physical therapists, regardless of specialty.

A unique event to build your professional networksand be part of the global profession.

Discover the latest advances in the largest international trade exhibitionaimed at physical therapists.

Allows you to discover new ways of thinking and change the way you practise.

VisitSingaporeand the Far East!

The scientific programme

The WCPT Congress 2015 programme will showcase the best in physical therapy research and practice, and provide excellent

opportunities for networking. With 10 concurrent sessions, the scientific programme will be designed so that you can build a

personal timetable to meet your needs. Whether you work in clinical practice, education, research, management or policy and

whatever your field of interest or speciality, there is something for everyone.

Focused symposiafeature international experts from across WCPTs regions giving you the rare opportunity to hear global

perspectives on the professions hot topics.

Learn about the latest advancesin research and practice development from over 2,000 abstracts presented.

Participate in lively exchange in discussion panels and debateswith leading experts on topical issues.

Share information and learn from colleagues in subject-specific networking sessions.

Daily clinical visitsallow you to see physical therapy practice in Singapore.

Attend a pre- or post-congress coursewhere the focus is on applied knowledge and skills and gaining practical experience.

Just like the Olympics,

WCPT Congress renews my

enthusiasm for our profession

on a worldwide stage.

What keeps me coming back is the

opportunity to speak to physiotherapists

from all over the world.
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Registration

Register

Register before the advance rate deadline 31stMarch 2015and save up to 25% on your

registration fee.

Registration fees

All fees are in Singapore Dollars and include 7% GST.

Advance3 Oct - 31 Mar 2015

Last minute1 - 21 Apr 2015

OnsiteFrom 30 Apr 2015

1 day 3 days 1 day 3 days 1 day 3 days

Member

Non-PT educator / researcher

PT assistant

435 1,225 515 1,540 515 1,540

Retired

Student235 620 265 780 265 780

Non-member 650 1,875 780 2,320 780 2,320

Register now at: www.wcpt.org/congress/registration.

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