1-4 May 2015
Where the world of physical therapy meets
Final programme: overview
Version 1, February 2015
Message from the President
The WCPT Congress 2015 will be a unique event. It is an opportunity to share our passion for the profession and to showcase the best of physical therapy from around the world. It will be a congress for every member of the profession giving clinicians, managers, educators, researchers and policy makers the opportunity to engage with each other and to debate and discuss important professional questions. The programme of the WCPT Congress in Singapore will appeal to all physical therapists, from wherever in the world you come and whatever your specific professional interest. Attending a WCPT Congress is a unique experience, providing the chance to exchange ideas and knowledge as a global community. While we come from diverse backgrounds and face a variety of challenges, we have an enormous amount in common, and by meeting together we can find solutions and create opportunities for development. The countdown for the most influential international physical therapy gathering has now begun! I hope that you will embrace the opportunity to extend knowledge, connect with friends and colleagues and strengthen the bonds that hold us together as a profession. I look forward to seeing you all in Singapore at the WCPT Congress 2015.
Marilyn Moffat WCPT President
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Welcome to Singapore
It is said that we must never give up dreaming because dreams do come true. That is why we celebrate, with much anticipation, Singapore hosting the WCPT Congress in May this year! While the congress has been held in WCPT’s Asia Western Pacific region before – in Japan in 1999 – this is only the second time that it has come to Asia. Hence, we hope that physical therapists, especially those in our region, will take advantage of the close proximity of the congress and participate in this golden opportunity to learn and share from our collective professional experience. There is so much for you to experience and discover in the little country of which we are so proud. The congress could not be better timed – because this year Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary and many events have been organised to commemorate this important milestone. We are humbled that a 2014 Bloomberg report ranked Singapore as having the most efficient health care system in the world. High standards of living, education and a focus on preventive medicine have impacted positively on the health status of Singaporeans. Only one in five has a BMI of over 25 and the average life expectancy is 82 years. It has been a steep learning experience for us to arrive at this level, and there are lessons that we can share with you – just as we have much to learn from you in our professional journeys. We invite you to come visit and experience first-hand our clinical health facilities. Of course, the bonus of coming to the congress is also to enjoy the rich cultural diversity Singapore offers in terms of history, festivals, traditions and amazing cuisine. You must try our famous chilli crabs and many local delicacies. Make some time, as well, to visit many of Singapore’s attractions including Gardens by the Bay (the congress party night venue), featuring the world’s largest columnless glass house displaying exotic plants and fauna. Bring your family as well to enjoy the River Safari and your children will love the Universal Studios. We cannot wait to share with you our beautiful Garden City and look forward to the wonderful time we will enjoy at the WCPT Congress 2015. See you in Singapore soon!
Celia Tan President Singapore Physiotherapy Association (SPA)
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An auspicious start
The WCPT Congress 2015 kicks off with the opening ceremony and welcome reception on the evening of Friday 1st May at 6:00 pm. Join fellow delegates at this grand start and prepare to be entertained by acts showcasing the cultural mix that Singapore is uniquely placed to offer. Celebrate with your colleagues as WCPT announces the recipient of the Mildred Elson award, WCPT’s highest honour, and the winners of the awards for outstanding posters. Keynote speaker Goh Ah-Cheng will be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremony. Originally from Singapore Dr Goh is Associate Professor at Shinshu University, Japan. Prior to moving to Japan, he was the Chief Physiotherapist in the Singapore Armed Forces and a past President of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association. Dr Goh is a Colombo Plan Scholar with more than 25 years experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist. He qualified as a physiotherapist from Auckland, New Zealand, in 1981, and holds a Masters in Applied Science from the University of Sydney, and a PhD from Curtin University, Australia. ISC Chair Aimée Stewart, International Scientific Committee chair, will take you through the lead-up to the WCPT Congress and inspire you for the days ahead. Aimée’ s wealth of experience has enabled her to shape the congress scientific programme. Her main research areas of interest are the management of chronic diseases including HIV/AIDS, as well as the roles of caregivers and families in rehabilitation. In 2011 she was awarded the South African Department of Science and Technology “Distinguished Women in Science” award.
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Programme at a glance: Friday 1st May
12:00-20:00
Registration Level 3
17:30
Opening ceremony: Doors open Level 6
18:00-19:30
Opening ceremony Level 6
19:30-21:30
Welcome reception Exhibition Hall, Level 4 Times may vary
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Programme at a glance: Saturday 2nd May
07:00-08:30
Networking session: Mental health (International Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health) Room 309 Networking session: Manual therapy (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists) Room 310-311
08:30-10:00
Focused symposia: Frontiers in clinical trials Hall 404 Focused symposia: Exercise therapy for chronic pain: retraining mind & brain Hall 406 Discussion panel: New perspectives on physical therapy in HIV/AIDS Summit 2 Networking session: Older people (International Association of Physical Therapists working with Older People) Room 309 WCPT seminar: WCPT PT Futures Forum Room 310-311 Rapid five platform presentation: Professional issues (PLR5-03) Room 324-326 Platform presentations:
Cardiorespiratory (PL-09) Room 331-332 Health promotion & wellbeing (PL-11) Room 300-301 Musculoskeletal (PL-14) Room 334-335 Musculoskeletal: spine (PL-22) Hall 405 Stroke (PL-33) Room 328-329 Women’s health (PL-49) Room 303-304
10:00-10:45
Coffee break
10:45-12:15
Focused symposia: Integrating formative assessment mechanisms during student clinical-internships: global perspectives Hall 405 Focused symposia: (In)activity and health in childhood onset disability across the lifespan Hall 406 Discussion panel: The future of physical therapy in health promotion Summit 2 Networking session: Regulation Room 309 Networking session: Student physical therapists Room 310-311 Networking session: History of physical therapy Room 308 How to...seminar: Writing for publication Room 331-332 Subgroup seminar: Acupuncture: Evidence-based guidelines to safe practice and practice audit outcomes Room 334-335 State of the art platform presentation: Musculoskeletal (PLSoA-3) Hall 404 Rapid five platform presentation: Neurology (PLR5-07) Room 324-326
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Programme at a glance: Saturday 2nd May
Platform presentations: Professional issues (PL-06) Room 300-301 Professional practice: other (PL-41) Room 303-304 Sport and sports injuries (PL-47) Room 328-329 12:15-13:45
Lunch: poster and exhibition viewing Networking session: Neuroscience Room 310-311 Networking session: Early career researchers Room 309
13:45-15:15
Focused symposia: Evidence based use of electrophysical agents for managing musculoskeletal pain Hall 404 Focused symposia: Managing information and measurement to achieve excellence in service provision Hall 405 Focused symposia: Braintrain: making the most of new technologies for stroke rehabilitation Hall 406 Debate: ‘Exercise is Medicine™’: a friend or foe to physical therapy Summit 2 Networking session: Occupational health (International Federation of Physical Therapists working in Occupational Health and Ergonomics) Room 309 Networking session: Meet the researchers/editors Room 310-311 Subgroup seminar: Global perspective on best practices in paediatric evaluation tools and interventions Room 328-329 WCPT seminar: What does the profession really look like? Room 308 Rapid five platform presentation: Cardiorespiratory (PLR5-04) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Education (PL-01) Room 334-335 Musculoskeletal: lower limb (PL-18) Room 303-304 Neurology (PL-30) Room 300-301 Rheumatology (PL-21) Room 331-332
15:15-16:00
Coffee break
16:00-17:30
Focused symposia: Muscle strength in cerebral palsy treatment: current issues and developments Hall 404 Focused symposia: Tendinopathy rehabilitation and ´tickets´ to treatment Hall 406 Discussion panel: What works for whom: challenges in personalising physical therapy Summit 2 Networking session: Journal editors (International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors) Room 309 Networking session: Managers Room 310-311 How to...seminar: Making the most of EBP resources - What’s out there to make life easier? Room 331-332
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Programme at a glance: Saturday 2nd May
State of the art platform presentation: Education and professional issues (PLSoA-1) Hall 405 Rapid five platform presentation: Older people and falls (PLR5-09) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Global health (PL-04) Room 334-335 Musculoskeletal: spine (PL-23) Room 303-304 Occupational health and ergonomics (PL-37) Room 300-301 Stroke (PL-34) Room 328-329 Programme subject to change
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Programme at a glance: Sunday 3rd May
07:00-08:30
Networking session: Sports physical therapy (International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy) Room 309 Networking session: Paediatrics (International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics) Room 310-311 Networking session: Social media Room 308
08:30-10:00
Focused symposia: Exercise adherence: integrating theory, evidence and behaviour change techniques Hall 404 Discussion panel: Are physical therapists shaping advanced practice in favourable directions? Summit 2 Networking session: Early career professional Room 310-311 Networking session: Retired physical therapists Room 308 Subgroup seminar: The ISEAPT evidence-based initiative for assessing and improving intervention quality and reporting in studies with Electro Physical Agents Room 331-332 WCPT seminar: Disaster management: Why every emergency response team needs a physical therapist Room 309 State of the art platform presentation: Rehabilitation (PLSoA-6) Hall 406 Rapid five platform presentation: Musculoskeletal: spine (PLR5-06) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Musculoskeletal: upper limb (PL-28) Hall 405 Parkinson’s disease (PL-32) Room 303-304 Research methodology and implementation (PL-51) Room 334-335 Stroke (PL-35) Room 328-329 Women’s health (PL-50) Room 300-301
10:00-10:45
Coffee break
10:45-12:15
Focused symposia: Advocacy in physical therapy: strategies for individuals and organisations Hall 404 Focused symposia: ICCrPT: Exercise training/rehabilitation for people with special health needs Hall 405 Discussion panel: Where are you going in your research career? Opportunities and challenges across the globe Summit 2 Networking session: Oncology, palliative care and HIV (International Physical Therapists for HIV/AIDS, Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care) Room 309 Networking session: Electrophysical agents (International Society for Electrophysical Agents in Physical Therapy) Room 310-311 Subgroup seminar: Trauma induced pelvic floor disorders: implications for physical therapists Room 331-332 State of the art platform presentation: Neurology (PLSoA-4) Hall 406 Rapid five platform presentation: Global health (PLR5-02) Room 324-326
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Programme at a glance: Sunday 3rd May
Platform presentations: Methods of teaching & learning (PL-02) Room 300-301 Musculoskeletal (PL-15) Room 303-304 Musculoskeletal: spine (PL-24) Room 328-329 Paediatrics (PL-43) Room 334-335 12:15-13:45
Lunch: poster and exhibition viewing Networking session: Cardiorespiratory (International Confederation of Cardiorespiratory Physical Therapists) Room 310-311 Networking session: Pain Room 309
13:45-15:15
Focused symposia: Emerging use of interactive technology in rehabilitation for young people Hall 404 Focused symposia: Stratified models of care for low back pain Hall 405 Focused symposia: Chronic respiratory disease: high-quality evidence supports greater physiotherapy intervention Hall 406 Discussion panel: Collaborative practice and health: fine in theory - what does it look like in the practice? Summit 2 Networking session: Acupuncture (International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists) Room 309 Networking session: Meet the researchers/editors Room 310-311 How to...seminar: Moving clinical practice standards documents into delivery Room 331-332 WCPT seminar: The new global disability agenda - opportunities for physical therapist involvement Room 308 Rapid five platform presentation: Stroke (PLR5-08) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Exercise physiology (PL-10) Room 328-329 Musculoskeletal (PL-16) Room 300-301 Paediatrics (PL-44) Room 303-304 Service delivery/emerging roles (PL-08) Room 334-335
15:15-16:00
Coffee break
16:00-17:30
Focused symposia: Best practice for arm recovery post stroke: an international application Hall 404 Focused symposia: Meeting the global challenge of pain education for physical therapists Hall 405 Focused symposia: The third physical therapy summit on global health: health-based competencies Hall 406 Discussion panel: With restricted health budgets how affordable is physical therapy? Summit 2 Networking session: International work and study Room 310-311 Networking session: Aquatic physical therapy (Aquatic Physical Therapy International) Room 309
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Programme at a glance: Sunday 3rd May
Networking session: Physical therapists working with support personnel Room 308 Subgroup seminar: Clinical Tracking for Cervical Radiculopathy: Diagnostic classification, management, outcome selection and benchmarking Room 331-332 Rapid five platform presentation: Paediatrics (PLR5-10) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Musculoskeletal: spine (PL-25) Room 303-304 Neurology (PL-31) Room 328-329 Older people (PL-38) Room 334-335 Quality and standards (PL-07) Room 300-301 18:00-19:30
Social: Party night reception Gardens by the Bay
18:45-00:00
Social: Party night dinner and dance Gardens by the Bay
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Programme at a glance: Monday 4th May
07:00-08:30
Networking session: ICF Room 309 Networking session: Women’s health (International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health) Room 310-311 Networking session: Intellectual and developmental disability Room 308
08:30-10:00
Focused symposia: Strength training in physical therapy Hall 404 Focused symposia: Critical updates in our understanding of chronic pain Hall 406 Discussion panel: Health workforce Summit 2 Networking session: Meet the researchers/editors Room 310-311 Subgroup seminar: International special interest groups as a way to support neurological physiotherapy practice and continuous professional development in different health systems Room 331-332 WCPT seminar: Advocacy: Tell a story - create an impact Room 309 State of the art platform presentation: Paediatrics (PLSoA-5) Hall 405 Rapid five platform presentation: Methods of teaching & learning (PLR5-01) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Health promotion & wellbeing (PL-12) Room 328-329 Musculoskeletal: upper limb (PL-29) Room 303-304 Older people (PL-39) Room 300-301 Research methodology & implementation (PL-52) Room 334-335
10:00-10:45
Coffee break
10:45-12:15
Focused symposia: Integrating evidence into lower limb prosthetic rehabilitation in today’s world Hall 405 Discussion panel: A roadmap for direct access and self-referral: navigating the route Summit 2 Networking session: Animal practice (International Association of Physical Therapists in Animal Practice) Room 309 Subgroup seminar: Lessons to be learned: Transition from childhood to adulthood for individuals with lifelong disabilities Room 331-332 WCPT seminar: Meet the Executive Committee Room 310-311 State of the art platform presentation: Cardiorespiratory (PLSoA-2) Hall 404 Rapid five platform presentation: Outcome measurement (PLR5-12) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Musculoskeletal (PL-17) Room 303-304 Musculoskeletal: spine (PL-26) Hall 406 Oncology & palliative care (PL-40) Room 334-335 Pain and pain management (PL-46) Room 300-301 Qualifying education (PL-03) Room 328-329
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Programme at a glance: Monday 4th May
12:15-13:45
Lunch: poster and exhibition viewing Networking session: Educators (WCPT Network for Physical Therapist Educators) Room 310-311 Networking session: Spinal cord injury (International Network of Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapists) Room 309
13:45-15:15
Focused symposia: Go baby go!: Solutions for maximizing augmented mobility for children Hall 404 Focused symposia: Rehabilitation and Parkinson’s disease: exercise is as important as medication Hall 405 Focused symposia: Physiotherapy in the ICU: current evidence and practical applications Hall 406 Discussion panel: Evidence based practice: In 2025 what will the most important evidence look like? Summit 2 Networking session: Amputee rehabilitation Room 309 Networking session: Private practice (International Private Physical Therapy Association) Room 310-311 Subgroup seminar: Evidence based physical therapy in mental health Room 331-332 Rapid five platform presentation: Musculoskeletal: peripheral (PLR5-05) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Human movement analysis (PL-13) Room 300-301 Orthopaedics (PL-20) Room 328-329 Professional practice (PL-42) Room 334-335 Sports and sports injuries (PL-48) Room 303-304
15:15-15:45
Coffee break
15:45-17:15
Focused symposia: Shoulder impingement syndrome: how does opinion regarding aetiology influence treatment? Hall 404 Discussion panel: Planning a WCPT Congress Summit 2 Networking session: Health promotion (WCPT Network for Health Promotion in Life and Work) Room 310-311 How to...seminar: Talking to the media Room 334-335 Rapid five platform presentation: Pain and pain management (PLR5-11) Room 324-326 Platform presentations: Global health (PL-05) Room 303-304 Musculoskeletal: lower limb (PL19) Room 300-301 Musculoskeletal: spine (PL-27) Room 331-332 Paediatrics (PL-45) Hall 405 Stroke (PL-36) Room 328-329
17:30-18:30
Closing ceremony and abstract awards
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Congress courses and clinical visits Pre- and post-congress courses Pre- and post-congress courses will be held on the 1st and 5th May 2015. They have a focus on applied knowledge and skills and are uniquely designed to complement the main scientific programme. They offer the delegate the chance to:
●● gain practical experience ●● listen to the latest evidence and discover the implications for practice
●● explore issues in depth ●● learn directly from experts via a range of stimulating learning formats
●● meet with international fellow delegates in their field of interest The pre- and post-congress courses are an optional element that are open to delegates who register to attend at least one day of the main congress and they carry a separate fee. The full list of congress courses may be viewed at: www.wcpt.org/congress/course/sessions.
Clinical visits The Singapore Physiotherapy Association has arranged for public and private institutions with physical therapy to open their doors to visits by congress delegates. Clinical visits are open to delegates who have registered for the full congress and carry a separate fee of SGD35. You can register for a visit by area of interest. The full list of clinical visits may be viewed at: www.wcpt.org/congress/clinical-visits.
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Socials and tours Socials WCPT Awards Gala Dinner Thursday 30th April, 19:30-23:30, ticket £80 (GBP) WCPT will be holding a gala dinner pre-congress in the Pacific Ballroom at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore. During the evening the WCPT awards ceremony will take place recognising outstanding contributions by physical therapists to the profession at an international level. Join leaders from across WCPT’s member organisations and get your Singapore experience off to a flying start. Ticket includes:
●● a welcome cocktail ●● three course meal (vegetarian option available) ●● two bottles of wine per table ●● unlimited soft drinks and fruit juices
Party night Sunday 3rd May Taking place at Gardens by the Bay in the Flower Field Hall, the evening will include a visit to the Flower Dome - the world’s largest columnless greenhouse. Get ready to enter a world of perpetual spring, where unique plants bloom in an ever changing display of flowers. Two party night options have been made available, a dinner and dance, and a lower cost reception. Both take place on the evening of Sunday 3rd May. Party night dinner and dance (18:45-24:00, ticket SGD150)
Party night reception (18:00-19:30, ticket SGD68) SOLD OUT
Ticket includes:
Ticket includes:
●● visit to the flower dome (18:45-19:30)
●● visit to the flower dome (open until 21:30)
●● Asian buffet
●● one drink (wine or beer)
●● two drinks (wine or beer)
●● unlimited soft drinks and fruit juices
●● unlimited soft drinks and fruit juices
●● canapés
●● DJ ●● quiet area available in Waterview Room For further details go to: www.wcpt.org/congress/social_programme. Tickets to the party night dinner and dance or reception should be booked via the online registration system.
Tours Sightseeing tours A selection of tours in and around Singapore are being offered by City Tours. These include hop on hop off buses, Sentosa Fun City passes, a night adventure tour, a trip to Singapore Zoo and a night safari tour. www.citytours.sg/wcpt2015/ Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in China (17th - 30th April 2015, £1,995) Departing from Singapore pre-congress ends, this tour examines physiotherapy in China with specialist access to Chinese institutions and local practitioners. The tour provides excellent insight into the application of both traditional Chinese medicine and modern Western medical and rehabilitation techniques. For further details go to: www.wcpt.org/congress/tours. WCPT Congress 2015 programme overview
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Why attend WCPT Congress 2015? ●● The profession’s largest international congress. ●● Opportunity to engage with world experts and interact with leaders in their field. ●● Diverse programming covers the breadth of the profession making it relevant to all physical therapists, regardless of specialty. ●● A unique event to build your professional networks and be part of the global profession. ●● Discover the latest advances in the largest international trade exhibition aimed at physical therapists. ●● Allows you to discover new ways of thinking and change the way you practise. ●● Visit Singapore and the Far East!
The scientific programme
“Just like the Olympics, WCPT Congress renews my enthusiasm for our profession on a worldwide stage.”
The WCPT Congress 2015 programme will showcase the best in physical therapy research and practice, and provide excellent opportunities for networking. With 10 concurrent sessions, the scientific programme will be designed so that you can build a personal timetable to meet your needs. Whether you work in clinical practice, education, research, management or policy and whatever your field of interest or speciality, there is something for everyone.
●● 25 focused symposia feature international experts from across WCPT’s regions giving you the rare opportunity to hear global perspectives on the profession’s hot topics.
●● Learn about the latest advances in research and practice development from 2,250 abstracts presented. ●● Participate in lively exchange in 11 discussion panels and debates with leading experts on topical issues. ●● Share information and learn from colleagues in 34 subject-specific networking sessions. ●● Daily clinical visits allow you to see physical therapy practice in Singapore. ●● Attend a pre- or post-congress course where the focus is on applied knowledge and skills and gaining practical experience.
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1-4 May 2015 Join physical therapists from around the world at the 17th International Congress of WCPT
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