International Organisation
of Physiotherapists in Paediatrics
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The IOPTP is happy to announce the availability of the 2024 Research Grant application.
Please go to Research/Funding page for details.
In 2023, the IOPTP welcomed 3 new member organizations!
Grupo Guatemalteco de Fisioterapia
Indonesian Pediatric Physiotherapy Association
Pediatric Division of Latvian Association of Physiotherapists
WEBINARS
The IOPTP is happy to announce that the IOPTP webinars are posted on our YouTube site at www.youtube.com/@IOPTP. We currently have the following webinars posted:
School-Based Physiotherapy
Promoting Physical Fitness in School Aged Children and Adolescents in Paediatric Physiotherapy
Paediatric Essential and Recommended Content Areas in Entry-level Professional Education Entry Level Education: A Global Perspective
Practical Approaches to Physical Activity & Participation for Children with Disabilities
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You can also information from our webinars on this site under the Webinar section.
NEW AUGUST 2022 NEWSLETTER
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1. To foster cooperation between physical therapists practicing in paediatrics throughout the world
2. To encourage improved standards and consistency of practice in paediatrics care by physical therapists.
3. To advance practice by communication and exchange of information.
4. To encourage scientific research and promote opportunities for the spread of knowledge of new developments in the field of paediatrics.
5. To assist WCPT member organizations in the development of recognize sub-sections in paediatrics.
On June 2, 2007, in Vancouver British Columbia, the World Confederation for Physical Therapy voted to grant the International Organisation of Physical Therapists in Paediatrics subgroup status. On July 21, 2022, our name was officially changed to International Organization of Physiotherapists in Paediatrics.
OFFICERS
President - Karen Hurtubise PT, PhD
(Canada) president.ioptp@gmail.com
Vice President - Dale Scalise - Smith PT, DPT, PhD (US)
Secretary- Nikki Milne PT, PhD
( Australia) secretary.ioptp@gmail.com
Treasurer- Barbara Connolly PT,DPT, EdD ( US)
At -Large Member- Li-Chiou Chen PT, PhD ( Taiwan)