Congresso WCPT 2019 - atualização julho 2019

Texto originalmente em inglês July 2019

Catch up with congress proceedings If you missed a session at congress or want to remind yourself about a session you attended, you can search the archive of congress proceedings NOW. You can access abstracts, posters, presentation slides, recordings of focused symposia - where presenters have given permission. To search the archive of congress proceedings: https://www.abstractstosubmit.com/wcpt2019/archive You can also watch 11 of the focused symposia sessions: https://www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/livestream

Bursary recipients share their experiences More than 30 physical therapists attended WCPT Congress 2019 in Geneva, thanks to the generosity of congress delegates and WCPT’s partners. To watch and read more about bursary recipients' experiences: https://www.wcpt.org/news/Bursary-recipients-share-their-experiences-of-congress

President Emma Stokes shares her reflections on congress President Emma Stokes shares her reflections on recent and past WCPT congresses To watch a video of Emma Stokes: https://www.wcpt.org/news/Emma-Stokes-shares-reflections-on-recent-and-past-congresses

Facts and figures   News and views Did you know: 4,500 delegates attended congress People from 128 countries took part in congress 64% of delegates were attending their first WCPT congress We'll be sharing more facts and figures about congress over the next few weeks.   We’ve collated some of the blog posts and media coverage about WCPT Congress 2019. Please let us know about any items that can be added to this list. https://www.wcpt.org/news/News-and-views-of-WCPT-Congress-2019

Save the date for Dubai! If you enjoyed WCPT Congress 2019, make a date to join us in Dubai for WCPT Congress 2021. WCPT Congress 2021 will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 8-10 April 2021. We'll be announcing the members of the Congress Programme Committee later this month and the committee will then start to consider the content and format of the programme.

Workshop report for ICRC-sponsored delegates to WCPT Congress 2019 More than 50 physical therapists working for the ICRC or in ICRC-supported rehabilitation centres in countries affected by conflict were sponsored by ICRC to attend WCPT Congress 2019. After congress, 34 sponsored delegates from 19 countries took part in a workshop. ICRC staff Cornelia Anne Barth, Michaela Björk, Valentina Cemulini, and Cliona O’Sullivan provided a report from the workshop. To find out more: https://www.wcpt.org/news/Workshop-report-for-ICRC-sponsored-delegates-to-WCPT-Congress-2019

Atualização Congresso da Confederação Mundial de Fisioterapia 2019

Tuesday 14 May 2019 TEXTO ORIGINAL EM INGLÊS

Time to reframe care for people living with persistent MSK pain The situation of people living with ‘their life on pause’ because they fear the worse and have been told surgery is the only option to treat their chronic pain were explored the WCPT professional seminar on Reframing Care for Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain.  To read more: https://www.wcpt.org/news/time-to-reframe-care-for-people-with-persistent-MSK%20-ain

Dance rehabilitation brings health benefits The ability dance has to unveil a passion for movement, joy, socialisation, and boost activity levels was best described by Kara Patterson, from Canada and the chair of the Dance Rehabilitation seminar. Sharing the story of someone who had been asked if dance was exercise, Kara said they had replied: ‘Well, I had fun so I don’t think so!’ To find out more: https://www.wcpt.org/news/dance-rehabilitation-brings-health-benefits

Seminar explores opportunities for digital health Richard Woolf, from the USA, and Jonathon Kruger, CEO of WCPT, conducted a lively session on Digital Health in the series of WCPT professional seminars – focussing on the benefits and challenges of delivering digital health. To find out more: https://www.wcpt.org/news/opportunities-for-digital-health-explored

Watch a selection of video highlights from congress sessions Here's a link to a selection of video highlights from sessions at WCPT Congress 2019: Pain and pain management Implicit bias Strengthening rehabilitation leadership We'll be sharing more video interviews and highlights over the next few weeks. https://www.wcpt.org/news/video-session-highlights-on-pain-implicit-bias-leadership

Call for committee members for WCPT Congress 2021 If you've enjoyed WCPT Congress 2019, why not apply to be part of the WCPT Congress Programme Committee (CPC) and help develop the programme for WCPT Congress 2021 in Dubai? WCPT Congress 2021 will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 8-10 April 2021. CPC members must be able to serve from July 2019 until the end of the congress evaluation period in 2021. They will be expected to join a face-to-face meeting in September 2019 to start preparations for the WCPT Congress 2021. The provisional dates for this meeting are 7/8 or 28/29 September. For more details, including eligibility criteria and the application process: www.wcpt.org/node/176873

Highlights of WCPT Congress 2019 Watch the video shown at the closing ceremony, capturing highlights of WCPT Congress 2019 https://www.wcpt.org/Video%20highlights%20of%20WCPT%20Congress%202019

WCPT Congresso - Atualização abril 2019

April 2019    Optamos pelo texto original em inglês para manter a originalidade e a credibilidade da fonte. Boa leitura.

Congress app is now available! The WCPT Congress 2019 app is now live and available on the Apple Store and Android Play.  The app will help you keep track of all news and information about congress. You can download the app NOW to your smartphone or handheld device and plan your days at congress in advance.   To download the app: go to Apple Store or Android Play search and download the Conf2Go app enter the code WCPT2019 to access the congress app. To get the best from the app, please make sure you change the settings in the app to: update automatically receive alerts for any sessions you have made your favourites provide anonymous usage statistics If you have multiple devices (eg smartphone, tablet), or you wish to synchronise your selected favourites from the iPlanner, we recommend you login/register. You will also be able to use the app to complete evaluations at the end of each session. To do this, find the relevant session in the app and click on session evaluation at the bottom of the page. Find out more about the congress app: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/app Printed final programme and iPlanner You can also download the printed final programme or use the iPlanner. Copies of the printed final programme will be available onsite in Geneva.

NEW for 2019: livestreaming sessions from congress WCPT will be livestreaming 11 focused symposia - every session which is due to take place in Room A.  Livestreaming sessions makes it possible for people who aren’t able to attend congress in Geneva to hear and watch these key sessions featuring high profile speakers. For more information about livestreaming: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/livestream

NEW for 2019: presentation skills webinars Are you presenting at congress? Did you know WCPT recently held a series of webinars on presentation skills for presenters? The webinars were presented by Helen von Dadelszen from Present Potential. You can watch the webinars and find more tips, advice, and resources to help you make sure everyone gets the most from your presentation - whether you're delivering a platform or poster presentation. To view tips, advice, and resources on presentation skills: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/abstracts

NEW for 2019: It's my first time at congress! Will you be attending your first WCPT congress in Geneva? 4,500 people have registered to attend congress - for more than 60% of delegates this will be their first WCPT congress, and some people may be visiting Europe for the first time. If you're a first-timer, make sure you visit the WCPT stand in the exhibition hall and pick up a sticker to let people know 'It's my first time at congress!' And remember to join us at the WCPT Friends session in the Indaba Zone on Saturday 11 May, 10:45-11:30, to meet other delegates who are new to the congress experience and get some tips and advice from more experienced congress delegates. You can start connecting with other delegates NOW on the Congress Connect Facebook group.

Congress certificates   Health and wellbeing @ congress We know many of you require certificates of attendance and presentation to provide to funders, employers, and professional associations. All certificates will be sent to delegates by 24 May.   Take time to look after your health and wellbeing during congress. Find out about the range of activities taking place during congress at the Health and wellbeing area in Hall 1.

You can still register onsite Online registration has closed. Onsite registration will open on Friday 10 May at Palexpo, Geneva.

Call for committee members for WCPT Congress 2021 WCPT is looking for people to be part of the WCPT Congress Programme Committee (CPC) and help develop the programme for WCPT Congress 2021 in Dubai. WCPT Congress 2021 will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 8-10 April 2021. CPC members must be able to serve from July 2019 until the end of the congress evaluation period in 2021. They will be expected to join a face-to-face meeting in September 2019 to start preparations for the WCPT Congress 2021. The provisional dates for this meeting are 7/8 or 28/29 September. For more details, including eligibility criteria and the application process: www.wcpt.org/node/176873

Congresso WCPT atualização março 2019

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

Final chance for advance registration Last remaining days to save up to 10% with the advance rate.  Register online by 26th March 2019 and save on your registration fee. After 26th March registration will only be available onsite in Geneva. Over 4,000 physical therapists have already registered. Don't miss this opportunity to attend the profession's largest international gathering - register now and gain a global perspective of the profession, make long-lasting connections with international colleagues, and learn from world experts on the latest topics. Take a look at the final programme and see why you should attend a WCPT Congress. Register now: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/registration

Deadline for tickets for prestigious WCPT Awards Dinner Tickets for the WCPT Awards Dinner only on sale until 28th March. Join your colleagues to congratulate the physical therapists who are being recognised for their outstanding contributions to the profession at this distinguished event. The dinner will be held on Thursday 9th May at the Starling Hotel Geneva at 19:30. Tickets are priced at £95. For further information and to purchase tickets go to: www.wcpt.org/gm19 Please note that tickets for the WCPT Awards Dinner are not available through the congress registration. This is a separate event and you will need to be logged in to the WCPT website to purchase tickets.

Congresso WCPT - atualização março 2019

March 2019

Two weeks to advance registration deadline Last chance to save up to 10% with the advance rate.  Register online by 26th March 2019 and save on your registration fee. After 26th March registration will only be available onsite in Geneva. Nearly 4,000 physical therapists have already registered. Don't miss this opportunity to attend the profession's largest international gathering - register now and gain a global perspective of the profession, make long-lasting connections with international colleagues, and learn from world experts on the latest topics. Take a look at the final programme and see why you should attend a WCPT Congress. Register now: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/registration

Final programme now available Use the interactive iPlanner to plan your days.  Access the congress final programme via the iPlanner and start to build your personal timetable. With 26 focused symposia, 33 networking sessions, 12 discussion sessions, 17 seminars and the presentation of more than 1,800 abstracts planned over the three days, the scientific programme has been designed to showcase the best in physical therapy research, education, practice and service delivery across the breadth of the profession. To help plan your days you can filter and display information by chairs and speakers, topics, session types, or by day. View the final programme: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/programme/iPlanner

Earn CEUs from your congress attendance WCPT has awarded WCPT International Physical Therapy Continuing Education Units (WCPT IPT-CEUs) to congress days and pre- and post-congress courses. Details of the WCPT IPT-CEUs allocated will be included on certificates of attendance. Individual physical therapists will need to check the continuing professional development requirements in their own country. They are advised to contact their member organisation, or regulatory body, to see if recognition will be awarded for continuing education resulting from attendance at the WCPT Congress and any course. For further information see the congress FAQs: www.wcpt.org/wcpt2019/faqs

Attend the prestigious WCPT Awards Dinner Tickets are now available for the WCPT Awards Dinner on Thursday 9th May. Join your colleagues to congratulate the physical therapists who are being recognised for their outstanding contributions to the profession at this distinguished event. The dinner will be held at the Starling Hotel Geneva at 19:30. Tickets are priced at £95. For further information and to purchase tickets go to: www.wcpt.org/gm19 Please note that tickets for the Awards Dinner are not available through the congress registration. This is a separate event and you will need to be logged in to the WCPT website to purchase tickets.

PT Hub in Geneva Connect with fellow delegates physiogeneve, the regional group of physioswiss from the Geneva Canton, will be offering delegates the chance to mingle and purchase food and drinks at affordable prices at the PT Hub situated in the Théâtre Pitoëff. Head there once the congress day is over and you will find a variety of street food priced at 9 CHF and drinks from 3 CHF. Entrance is free with your congress pass. Find out more: www.pthub.ch Join the event's official Facebook group, WCPT Congress: Connect, and start conversations with fellow delegates. Members and staff of physioswiss will also frequently update you with their favourite locations in Geneva so that you can live like a local and get tips on everything from where to go for a run or swim to the best bars and where to shop. Join now: www.facebook.com/groups/604324836351791/

Is this your first time at a WCPT Congress? Is this the first time you're attending a WCPT Congress or maybe it's your first visit to Europe? If so, WCPT will be offering a "WCPT friends" session in the Indaba zone on the first morning of congress. This is where you will be able to get some tips and insights from experienced WCPT Congress goers and buddy up with delegates who are also new to the congress experience. If you have already attended a WCPT Congress and remember that slightly overwhelmed feeling then please do join us to offer yourself as a "WCPT friend". The Indaba session will take place at 10:45 - 11:30 on Saturday 11th May. A further networking session will also be run on Sunday. If you don't want to wait until congress, whether it will be your first time or you are a regular attendee to WCPT congresses, join the congress Facebook group and reach out to other delegates now.

Congress accommodation About Geneva Due to a number of public events taking place in Geneva, if you haven't yet made a reservation we would advise delegates to book accommodation as early as possible. Use the congress accommodation service to save time, money, and hassle. 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. Take a look at the Visitor information page on the congress website to find out more about Geneva, including ways to save and links to the Geneva Tourism website. Visas: 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.