WCPT Congresso 2019 - Atualização dezembro 2018

December 2018    Optamos pelo texto original em inglês para manter a originalidade e a credibilidade da fonte. Use Google Translate se necessário. Boa Leitura

Deadline for Early Bird nears The deadline for Early Bird registration is just six weeks away. Register before 31st January 2019 to take advantage of the Early Bird rate and save up to 25% on your registration fee. Places for courses, clinical visits and party night are selling fast with some already sold out – so don’t delay! Register now: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/registration

Book your place on a congress course Pre- and post-congress courses are selling fast.  Courses give delegates the opportunity to make the most of attending congress and learn directly from experts via a range of learning formats. They focus on applied knowledge and skills, giving an additional opportunity to explore issues in depth and gain practical experience. With some courses nearly sold out, now is the time to add a course to your registration. A wide range of subjects are on offer with half, one and two day courses available. A number of courses are also offering support in other languages. Ankle osteoarthritis (COURSE-08) Aquatic physical therapy (COURSE-13) Business models (COURSE-18) Cancer rehabilitation (COURSE-02) Communicating with patients (COURSE-09) Falls prevention (COURSE-06) Infant assessment (COURSE-07) Intensity in rehabilitation (COURSE-10) Leadership (COURSE-16) Low back pain (COURSE-17)  Lumbar spine: red flags (COURSE-03) Parkinson's disease (COURSE-05) Pelvic health: sports and exercise (COURSE-04) Research clinical setting (COURSE-14) Respiratory problems (COURSE-15) Shoulder: theory and practice (COURSE-01) Sports physical therapy (COURSE-11) Stroke: vestibular treatment (COURSE-12) Tendinopathy (COURSE-19) See the full list: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/courses. If you are planning to attend a course make sure you register by 31st January as the viability of all courses will then be decided. Those with low numbers may be cancelled. If you have already registered you can still add a course to your registration via the online registration system. If you are registering from a low or lower middle-income country, WCPT has reserved at least three spaces on each course that will be available at a reduced fee for those delegates. To apply for one of these places enter the course lottery by 31st January: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BZJDFJR. No pre-booking is necessary, but you must be registered for the congress.

Volunteers are needed! Are you an enthusiastic, committed individual with a keen interest in physical therapy? Do you like helping others? Do you want to expand your network of colleagues to include those from around the world? Do you want to be part of the largest international gathering of physical therapists? Let us know you are interested in volunteering. Limited opportunities are available so sign up before 4th January 2019 to take advantage of the benefits on offer. Find out more: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/registration/volunteers

See the exciting programme on offer Take a look at the latest version of the congress programme. See the outstanding calibre of speakers who will be presenting at congress and the diverse range of programming on offer. Start planning your time in Geneva - see the programmed focused symposia, discussion sessions, networking sessions and seminars. You can view the daily overviews online or download a pdf of the preliminary programme: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/preliminary

Join the party!   Clinical visits Book your place at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices for a three-course Swiss dinner followed by a DJ and dancing at this historical setting on the River Rhône. Price: 105 EUR. Additional tickets are now available for the Brasserie des Halles de l'Île. Tickets include 2 drinks, canapés, DJ and dancing. Price: 50 EUR. Find out more: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/social     Attending the whole of congress? Make the most of your registration and add a clinical visit - a unique opportunity to see how physical therapy is practised in Switzerland. Most clinical visits will be supported in English and French and some will offer additional language support. See the full list: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/clinical-visits Add a clinical visit to your registration via the online registration system

Book your congress hotel Save time, money, and hassle by booking your accommodation at a congress hotel - hotels nearest to the congress venue are selling out with some already fully booked. All those staying at a congress hotel will receive a free public transport ticket. If you would prefer to stay in the centre of Geneva near the lake, public buses are available which will take you directly to the congress centre in approximately 25 minutes. Book now to avoid disappointment: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/registration/accommodation.