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WORLD CONGRESS OF SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY 2022
OPEN FOR

AUGUST 26-27, 2022
NYBORG STRAND, DENMARK

The International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) and the Danish Society of Sports Physiotherapy (DSSF) is pleased to announce the opening of participation in the Congress for all!

According to Lars Damsbo, President of DSSF, "We have chosen the central theme Translating Science Into Action for this historically sold out event. Top researchers and a strong scientific program will ensure the newest in sports science and sports physical therapy is presented, with special attention to the translation from lab to everyday clinical practice. DSSF is honored to host this event, which will be the first time in Scandinavia and the third time in Europe. We will welcome 600-800 delegates worldwide to the coastal city Nyborg and the conference venue Nyborg Strand, literally a stone’s throw from the sea."

According to Luciana de Michelis Mendonça, IFSPT President, "When we first developed the concept of the World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy, we saw a need to draw together all of our member organizations...and beyond!...in a single event. As a rapidly growing organization with members in all five regions of the globe as prescribed by World Physiotherapy, we took a leadership role in planning these biennial events with our member organization hosts. Switzerland in 2015, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2017, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada all paved the way for success. On behalf of the IFSPT, I am very pleased to invite you to attend The Fourth World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy (WCSPT)!"

The World Congress website is your resource for all of the details.

Of most critical importance, submissions for abstracts are now being accepted. Follow this link for information and guidelines.

The complete programme to date is also available online, featuring our quality speakers.
IFSPT AT THE WORLD CONGRESS: DENMARK
The IFSPT will hold its General Meeting on August 25, 2022, at Nyborg Strand in Nyborg, Denmark prior to the Fourth World Congress of Sports Physical Therapy. Before the General Meeting, a Networking Session will be held for all Member Organizations.

Please plan your travel and accommodations reservations accordingly so you will be able to participate in our live face-to face events! Watch for more information!

We are looking forward to seeing you this summer in Denmark!
WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY NEWS
Deadline for focused symposia nears
There are just a week left to submit your focused symposium proposal for World Physiotherapy Congress 2023.

This is your chance to put together a key session at congress. Each one-hour focused symposium session will include high profile speakers, draw large audiences, and aim to create insightful and engaging learning experiences that ultimately inform, inspire, involve, and empower delegates.


The congress programme committee is interested in any topic, but is particularly keen to see proposals that address the following:  
  • physiotherapy research and practice on communicable diseases such as COVID-19 and post-COVID condition/Long COVID 
  • how physiotherapy needs to change to address global health issues, such as the demands of an ageing population, multi-morbidity and topics identified in the Rehabilitation 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals 
  • the unique contribution of physiotherapists in the physical activity agenda and health literacy 
  • professional challenges across all areas, such as diversity and inclusion, quality assurance, knowledge translation, implicit bias, mental health, and wellbeing 
  • the role of innovative technology in physiotherapy 
  • new approaches to address policy and advocacy issues, such as health system funding, cost-effectiveness and the unique role of physiotherapy. 
You can visit the congress website to download the submission guidelines and watch examples of previous focused symposia

Deadline for submissions: 28 April 2022


Meet the congress programme committee
The congress programme committee (CPC) will shape the scientific programme for World Physiotherapy Congress 2023.

The CPC consists of 13 physiotherapists, each bringing their unique experience to complement the committee’s expertise. They are responsible for developing an exciting, relevant, and innovative scientific programme.


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.


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.



Call for applications for World Physiotherapy
education committee 

The World Physiotherapy board is establishing a new education committee. The functions of the committee will be to: 

• provide strategic advice and recommendations to the board on education matters that further the purpose and strategy of World Physiotherapy 
• provide advice and recommendations to the staff and board on policy, project areas and activities that advance the development in education in the profession 
• oversee and participate in relevant World Physiotherapy services, projects and activities in education areas in collaboration with staff 
• provide strategic oversight of the accreditation committee and make recommendations relating to the future of accreditation services 

World Physiotherapy is calling for applications to join the education committee. Find out more about the education committee and the application process: https://world.physio/about-us/vacancies 

Deadline for nominations: 13 May 2022

SAVE THE DATE! World Physiotherapy Congress in Dubai
The board and staff team will now work with the EPS and key stakeholders in Dubai to deliver an in-person congress, 2-4 June 2023.
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08:30 Welcome and introduction Bizzini M (SWI)
08:35 Working with athletes as a former athlete Kotila K (DEN)
08:45 Working with youth athletes Gard S (SWI)
08:55 Working with recreational athletes Rambaud R (FRA)
09:05 Working with high-performance athletes Arundale A (AUT)
09:15 Working with Para athletes Ahmed O (UK)
09:25 Working with athletes in low-income countries Bakare U (NGA)
09:30 Open debate & Questions
10:00 End of the Workshop
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FACULTY
• Prof. Mette Aadahl (DK)
• Charlottle Anker-Petersen (DK)
• Ummukulthoum Bakare (NGR)
• Dr. Mario Bizzini (SUI)
• Dr. Shellie Boudreau (CAN)
• Prof. Greet Cardon (NED)
• Dr. Stephanie Dakin (UK)
• Prof. Luciana De Michelis Mendonça (BRA)
• Prof. Ulf Ekelund (NO)
• Dr. Phil Glasgow (UK)
• Dr. Dustin Grooms (USA)
• Dr. Osman Hassan Ahmed (UK)
• Lasse Ishøi (DK)
• Dr. Julie Jacobsen (DK)
• Dr. Amanda Johnson (UK)
• Dr. Joanne Kemp (AUS)
• Dr. Enda King (IRE)
• Prof. Michael Kjær (DK)
• Prof. Bente Klarlund (DK)
• Kasper Krommes (DK)
• Behnam Liaghat (DK)
• Dr. Karen Litzy (USA)
• Dr. Susan Mayes (AUS)
• Prof. Lori Michener (USA)
• Prof. Julie Midtgaard (DK)
• Prof. Grethe Myklebust (NO)
• Dr. Seth O’Neill (UK)
• Dr. Mark Paterno (USA)
• Prof. Nicola Philips (UK)
• Dr. Tania Pizzari (AUS)
• Prof. Michael Rathleff (DK)
• Dr. Kathryn Schneiders (CAN)
• Dr. Andreas Serner (DK)
• Dr. Karin Silbernagel (SWE)
• Dr. Benjamin Smith (UK)
• Prof. Kristian Thorborg (DK)
• Dr. Arnlaug Wangensteen (NO)

PROGRAMME
DAY ONE
- Opening ceremony
- Symposium: The unbreakable young world athlete
- Symposium: The adolescent athlete
- Break
- Symposium: Tendinopathy – understanding the underlying pathology
- Lunch and activity break
- Symposium: Muscle injury prevention and rehabilitation update
- Patient voices via live session or video interview/clip
- Patient voices coffee break
- Parallel 50-minute applied sessions repeated twice
 • Overuse Injuries in adolescents
 • Lower limb tendinopathy
 • Muscle injury diagnosis and rehabilitation
 • ACL injuries in the young athlete – best care in the interest of the athletes
 • The hyperflexible young athlete
- Poster/Infographic competition
- Gala dinner and party

DAY 2 PROGRAMME
- Symposium: The brain in sports related injury/pain:
  Local structural damage or central changes
- Networking break
- Parallel 50-minute applied sessions repeated twice
 • Athletes with multifactorial painful conditions
 • Get control over shoulder instability and pain in athletes
 • Handling concussions in the real world
 • Diagnosing and treating hip pain female athletes
 • Rehabilitation of athletes in contact and collision sports
- Lunch and physical activity break
- Symposium: Physical activity:
  What the sports physical therapist needs to know
- Physical activity break
- Symposium: Motivation for exercise as medicine
- Oral abstract competition: Six best rated abstracts
- Closing ceremony
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