Informativo World Physiotherapy - março 2022

 

Março 2022 Texto original em inglês    Physiotherapists and partners provide humanitarian support in Ukraine  World Physiotherapy is working with international non-government organisations (INGOs) to coordinate efforts in support of the physiotherapy profession and rehabilitation in Ukraine and neighbouring countries/territories. We are doing this in collaboration with our member organisations to ensure that any response is needs-led. World Physiotherapy has been in contact with the Ukrainian Association of Physical Therapy, our member organisation in Ukraine.  With the World Health Organization rehabilitation in emergencies team, Humanity & Inclusion, ICRC, AO Foundation, Momentum Wheels for Humanity, and Physiopedia, we are collaborating to collate and prioritise resources and support translations. World Physiotherapy has issued a joint statement on coordinating rehabilitation and assistive technology in emergency and humanitarian situations. The statement has been produced in collaboration with the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP), the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS), the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO), the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).  Warning: scams Please be aware that the situation in Ukraine has created a new wave of scams and phishing activities. If you have any concerns about a request for money or support, please double check with a website or organisation you trust. Do not forward or share any emails you have concerns about. Do not share your personal details. Humanitarian support in Ukraine: resources and information Call for focused symposia for World Physiotherapy Congress 2023 is open NOW! The call for focused symposia for World Physiotherapy Congress 2023 is your opportunity to be involved in one of the key sessions at congress, 2-4 June 2023. The 60-minute sessions include high profile speakers, draw large audiences, and aim to create insightful and engaging learning experiences that ultimately inform, inspire, involve and empower delegates. Call for focused symposia for World Physiotherapy Congress 2023 Physiotherapist appointed as senior adviser to Nepal government  Binay Kandel has recently been appointed as the deputy chief physiotherapist in the ministry of health and population with the government of Nepal. This is the first time a physiotherapist has been appointed to a role at this level in Nepal.  Find out more about Binay Kandel and his new role

HKPA offers one free registration to AWP regional congress for each member organisation in AWP region  The Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association is offering one free registration to the regional congress to each member organisation in the Asia Western Pacific region. To take advantage of this offer, member organisations in the AWP region must contact Marco Pang at the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association: information@hongkongpa.com.hk   The World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific regional congress with HKPA Conference 2022 will take place 18-20 June 2022. It will be a hybrid event. The theme of the congress is Advancing physiotherapy practice: from institution-based to community-based care. For more details, visit the congress website. Find out more about the AWP regional congress

WHO Health for All Film Festival  See the shortlisted films selected for this year's World Health Organization (WHO) Health for All Film Festival. More than 1,000 film makers from over 110 countries submitted short films. View the films Course: women’s pelvic health Physiopedia has published a new programme of six online courses on women's pelvic health. Gain insights on the management of common conditions. Find out more

World Physiotherapy networks launch Facebook groups  Two World Physiotherapy networks have recently launched Facebook groups to build connections and foster networking among physiotherapists around the globe. Find out more about the two Facebook groups: Network for health promotion in life and work (HPLD) Network for intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) Find out more about World Physiotherapy networks World Physiotherapy sends strong message of support to Norwegian Physiotherapist Association as it defends the integrity of the profession in Norway  World Physiotherapy has provided support and solidarity to Norwegian Physiotherapist Association (NFF), its member organisation in Norway, to reject a proposal from the government to create an authorisation scheme for ‘manual therapists’ in Norway. In a joint letter with the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT), World Physiotherapy  has written to Gerty Lund, NFF president, expressing concern the proposed scheme would create a pathway to a different profession through the physiotherapy profession. Read World Physiotherapy's statement of support for NFF