1-4 May 2015
Where the world of physical therapy meets
Preliminary programme
Version 3, November 2014
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
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. Welcome reception Start renewing friendships and making new ones at the welcome reception held in the exhibition hall.
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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) Networking session: Manual therapy (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists)
08:30-10:00
Focused symposia: Frontiers in clinical trials Focused symposia: Exercise therapy for chronic pain: retraining mind & brain Discussion panel: New perspectives on physical therapy in HIV/AIDS Networking session: Older people (International Association of Physical Therapists working with Older People) Platform abstracts
10:00-10:45
Coffee break
10:45-12:15
Focused symposia: Managing information and measurement to achieve excellence in service provision Focused symposia: (In)activity and health in childhood onset disability across the lifespan Discussion panel: The future of physical therapy in health promotion Networking session: Regulation Networking session: Student physical therapists How to...seminar: Writing for publication Subgroup seminar: Acupuncture: Evidence-based guidelines to safe practice and practice audit outcomes WCPT seminar: WHO: The new global disability agenda - opportunities for physical therapist involvement Platform abstracts
12:15-13:45
Lunch: poster and exhibition viewing Networking session: Neuroscience (International Neurological Physical Therapy Association) Networking session: Early career researchers
13:45-15:15
Focused symposia: Evidence based use of electrophysical agents for managing musculoskeletal pain Focused symposia: Integrating formative assessment mechanisms during student clinical-internships: global perspectives Focused symposia: Braintrain: making the most of new technologies for stroke rehabilitation Debate: ‘Exercise is Medicine™’: a friend or foe to physical therapy Networking session: Occupational health (International Federation of Physical Therapists working in Occupational Health and Ergonomics)
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Networking session: Meet the researchers/editors Networking session: History Subgroup seminar: Global perspective on best practices in paediatric evaluation tools and interventions Platform abstracts 15:15-16:00
Coffee break
16:00-17:30
Focused symposia: Muscle strength in cerebral palsy treatment: current issues and developments Focused symposia: Tendinopathy rehabilitation and ´tickets´ to treatment Discussion panel: What works for whom: challenges in personalising physical therapy Networking session: Journal editors (International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors) Networking session: Managers How to...seminar: Making the most of EBP resources - What’s out there to make life easier? Platform abstracts 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) Networking session: Paediatrics (International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics) Networking session: Social media
08:30-10:00
Focused symposia: Meeting the global challenge of pain education for physical therapists Focused symposia: Exercise adherence: integrating theory, evidence and behaviour change techniques Discussion panel: Are physical therapists shaping advanced practice in favourable directions? Networking session: Physical therapists working with support personnel Networking session: Retired physical therapists How to...seminar: Moving clinical practice standards documents into delivery WCPT seminar: Disaster management: Why every emergency response team needs a physical therapist Platform abstracts
10:00-10:45
Coffee break
10:45-12:15
Focused symposia: Advocacy in physical therapy: strategies for individuals and organisations Focused symposia: ICCrPT: Exercise training/rehabilitation for people with special health needs Discussion panel: Where are you going in your research career? Opportunities and challenges across the globe Networking session: Oncology, palliative care and HIV (International Physical Therapists for HIV/AIDS, Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care) Networking session: Electrophysical agents (International Society for Electrophysical Agents in Physical Therapy) Subgroup seminar: Clinical tracking for cervical radiculopathy: Diagnostic classification, management, outcome selection and benchmarking Platform abstracts
12:15-13:45
Lunch: poster and exhibition viewing Networking session: Cardiorespiratory (International Confederation of Cardiorespiratory Physical Therapists) Networking session: Pain
13:45-15:15
Focused symposia: Emerging use of interactive technology in rehabilitation for young people Focused symposia: Stratified models of care for low back pain
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Focused symposia: Chronic respiratory disease: high-quality evidence supports greater physiotherapy intervention Discussion panel: Collaborative practice and health: fine in theory - what does it look like in the practice? Networking session: Aquatic physical therapy (Aquatic Physical Therapy International) Networking session: Meet the researchers/editors Subgroup seminar: The ISEAPT evidence-based initiative for assessing and improving intervention quality and reporting in studies with Electro Physical Agents WCPT seminar: Data and statistics: What does the profession really look like? Platform abstracts 15:15-16:00
Coffee break
16:00-17:30
Focused symposia: Best practice for arm recovery post stroke: an international application Focused symposia: The third physical therapy summit on global health: health-based competencies Discussion panel: Evidence based practice: In 2025 what will the most important evidence look like? Networking session: Acupuncture (International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists) Networking session: International work and study Networking session: Early career professional Subgroup seminar: Trauma induced pelvic floor disorders: implications for physical therapists Platform abstracts
18:00-19:30
Social: Party night reception
18:45-00:00
Social: Party night dinner and dance Programme subject to change
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Programme at a glance: Monday 4th May
07:00-08:30
Networking session: ICF Networking session: Women’s health (International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health)
08:30-10:00
Focused symposia: Strength training in physical therapy Focused symposia: Critical updates in our understanding of chronic pain Discussion panel: Health human resources Networking session: Meet the researchers/editors Subgroup seminar: Evidence based physical therapy in mental health WCPT seminar: Advocacy: Tell a story - create an impact Platform abstracts
10:00-10:45
Coffee break
10:45-12:15
Focused symposia: Integrating evidence into lower limb prosthetic rehabilitation in today’s world Focused symposia: Physiotherapy in the ICU: current evidence and practical applications Discussion panel: A roadmap for direct access and self-referral: navigating the route Networking session: Animal practice (International Association of Physical Therapists in Animal Practice) Subgroup seminar: Lessons to be learned: Transition from childhood to adulthood for individuals with lifelong disabilities WCPT seminar: Meet the Executive Committee Platform abstracts
12:15-13:45
Lunch: poster and exhibition viewing Networking session: Educators (WCPT Network for Physical Therapist Educators) Networking session: Spinal cord injury (International Network of Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapists)
13:45-15:15
Focused symposia: Go baby go!: Solutions for maximizing augmented mobility for children Focused symposia: Rehabilitation and Parkinson’s disease: exercise is as important as medication Discussion panel: With restricted health budgets how affordable is physical therapy? Networking session: Intellectual and developmental disability (WCPT Network for Intellectual and Developmental Disability) Networking session: Private practice (International Private Physical Therapy Association)
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Subgroup seminar: International special interest groups as a way to support neurological physiotherapy practice and continuous professional development in different health systems Platform abstracts 15:15-15:45
Coffee break
15:45-17:15
Focused symposia: Shoulder impingement syndrome: how does opinion regarding aetiology influence treatment? Discussion panel: Planning a WCPT Congress Networking session: Amputee rehabilitation (WCPT Network for Amputee Rehabilitation) Networking session: Health promotion (WCPT Network for Health Promotion in Life and Work) How to...seminar: Talking to the media Platform abstracts
17:30-18:30
Closing ceremony and abstract awards Programme subject to change
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Congress courses and clinical visits Pre- and post-congress courses Twenty-one 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 Party night will take place at Gardens by the Bay in the Flower Field Hall and 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) Ticket includes:
●● visit to the flower dome (18:45-19:30) ●● Asian buffet ●● two drinks (wine or beer) ●● unlimited soft drinks and fruit juices ●● DJ ●● quiet area available in Waterview Room Party night reception (18:00-19:30, ticket SGD68) Ticket includes:
●● visit to the flower dome (open until 21:30) ●● one drink (wine or beer) ●● unlimited soft drinks and fruit juices ●● canapés 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 To help you make the most of your trip to Singapore several tours are being offered to add on to your congress experience. Sightseeing tours A selection of tours in and around Singapore will be offered by City Tours. These will include hop on hop off buses, Sentosa Fun City passes, a night adventure tour, a trip to Singapore Zoo and a night safari tour. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in China (5th - 18th May 2015, £1,995) Departing from Singapore the day after 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. Please note all tours are organised by third parties and are to be booked directly with the tour operators.
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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.
●● 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 over 2,000 abstracts presented. ●● Participate in lively exchange in discussion panels and debates with leading experts on topical issues. ●● Share information and learn from colleagues in 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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Registration Register
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Register now at: www.wcpt.org/congress/registration.
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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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