Congresso Mundial de Fisioterapia 2021 - Informativo 10/04/2021

10 April 2021    O diretor geral da OMS, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, fala na sessão de abertura do congresso     O Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, diretor geral da OMS, agradeceu aos fisioterapeutas pelo papel essencial que desempenharam durante a pandemia em seu discurso na sessão de abertura do Congresso Mundial de Fisioterapia 2021 online em 9 de abril de 2021.     Ele compartilhou sua “sincera gratidão” pelo papel crítico que os fisioterapeutas desempenharam, e continuam a desempenhar, em ambientes de terapia intensiva e programas de vacinação, proporcionando reabilitação para pessoas que vivem com Long Covid.     O Dr. Tedros disse: “Uma em cada três pessoas precisará de reabilitação em algum momento de sua vida. Muitas vezes essas necessidades não são atendidas. À medida que recuperamos melhor da pandemia, é fundamental que a reabilitação seja reconhecida como a chave para uma vida longa e saudável. ”     _________________________________________________________________________________________    TEXTO ORIGINAL EM INGLÊS

WHO director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, speaks at the congress opening session Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director general, thanked physiotherapists for the essential role they played during the pandemic in his keynote address at the opening session for World Physiotherapy Congress 2021 online on 9 April 2021. He shared his “sincere gratitude” for the critical role physiotherapists had played, and were continuing to play, in intensive care settings and vaccination programmes, and providing rehabilitation for people living with Long Covid.  Dr Tedros said: ”One in three people will need rehabilitation at some point in their life. Too often these needs go unmet. As we build back better from the pandemic, it is critical that rehabilitation is recognised as the key to living a long, healthy life.”  Find out more and watch the opening session

Watch the highlights of the first day at congress Join Jonathon Kruger, World Physiotherapy chief executive officer, as he looks back at the first day of congress. In the first highlights of the day session, Jonathon Kruger is joined by guests Alberta Rockson, from Ghana, Darren Brown, from the UK, and Nihad Almasri, from Jordan, as they discuss highlights from some of the key sessions from day one, as well as their personal highlights. Watch the highlights of the day session

Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion addressed Several sessions in first day of congress covered the role of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in global health. In a World Physiotherapy seminar, Emma Stokes described how the organisation continues to evolve its role in equality, equity, diversity and inclusion leadership and how it has continued to harness opportunities for unity and growth within the profession. The session was extremely well received by participants. One person commented: "I'm appreciating how thought provoking this session is. It is enlightening and at the same time challenging in terms of actually practising equality and diversity in our profession". A focused symposium on refugee and migrant health was chaired by Emer McGowan and presented the experiences and perspectives of physiotherapists who work with displaced populations and people who are migrant workers. She was joined by speakers Joanne Kibet, Hernan C Labao, Lori Maria Walton, and Joost Van Wijchen. The topic of oppression, marginalisation and stigma was the focus of an insightful and interactive discussion session where the panel explored examples of these related to obesity, disability, race, culture, gender disparities and domestic violence. The session was chaired by Hana Alsobayel and Stacy de Gale, with speakers Susan Walker, Tracy Blake, and Tine Kovacic joining them. Access the congress platform Please note that sessions can only be accessed by registered participants, you can still register here: congress.physio/2021/registration

Physiotherapy seen through the eyes of multiple generations Chaired by congress programme committee members Jackie Whittaker and Catherine Escuadra, this discussion session brought together a diverse group of physiotherapists, representing multiple generations and perspectives, to reflect upon and discuss the evolution of the physiotherapy profession. Watch the discussion session Please note that sessions can only be accessed by registered participants, you can still register here: congress.physio/2021/registration

Realising the Rehabilitation2030 initiative in low and middle income countries Pauline Kleinitz chaired a seminar on the ‘how-to’ of national rehabilitation plans: starting, developing, acting and evaluating. The seminar highlighted progress in low and middle income countries towards realising the Rehabilitation2030 initiative. It focused on how to get started, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate a national rehabilitation strategic plan. The presenters, from countries in the Africa, South Asia and Middle Eastern regions, representing government, practitioners, professional associations and international development agencies, shared short summaries of actions undertaken, lessons learnt, and progress made. Watch the seminar Please note that sessions can only be accessed by registered participants, you can still register here: congress.physio/2021/registration

Have you visited the World Café?   Find out which abstracts received an award At the start and end of each congress day, why not make time to attend at least one World Café session. It's a chance to connect with your fellow physiotherapists and see who you meet! Find out more   Discover the 38 physiotherapists who have received awards recognising their outstanding platform and ePoster abstract presentations at the World Physiotherapy Congress 2021 online. Find out more

Record number of congress bursaries awarded More than 100 physiotherapists are taking part in World Physiotherapy Congress 2021 online, thanks to the generosity of congress delegates and World Physiotherapy’s board. Read how participating in the congress will benefit some of the bursary recipients

You can still register for congress If you haven't yet registered for congress you can still take part.  Access all the live content for days two and three and catch up with the content shown on day one on demand. Over 1,800 platform and ePoster abstract presentations are also available in the on demand section.  All content will be available to registered participants until 8 July. Register now