Congresso WCPT 2019 - atualização janeiro 2019

January 2019    Optamos pelo texto original em inglês para manter a originalidade e a credibilidade da fonte. Use Google Translate se necessário. Boa Leitura

Two weeks to Early Bird deadline The deadline for Early Bird registration is just two weeks away. Don't miss this opportunity to take advantage of the Early Bird rate and save up to 25% on your registration fee - register before 31st January 2019. 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 - register by 31st January.  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. 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.

Tickets now available for opening ceremony Tickets are now available for the opening ceremony and welcome networking reception. If you are not registered for the full congress but would still like to attend these events, you can now purchase a ticket via the online registration system. Tickets may also be bought for accompanying colleagues and friends who may not be attending congress. Find out more: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/social Add tickets to your registration: https://regonline.react-profile.org/profile/WCPT19/wcpt/en/login

Join party night   Add a clinical visit Don't forget to book one of our party night options when you register. Option 1: book 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. Option 2: book Brasserie des Halles de l'Île for drinks and canapés with 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

Be inspired by our exciting programme 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

Ramadan   Visas In order to accommodate delegates who will be observing Ramadan during congress, WCPT will ensure that food and drink will be made available after sunset at all social events taking place at this time.   Have you checked your travel visa requirements for congress? WCPT is providing all the information you may need concerning travelling to Geneva, including the option to download letters of invitation. See www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/visitors/visas.

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.