International Organisation
of Physiotherapists in Paediatrics
NEW !!!
Paediatric Manipulation & Mobilisation
2024 Evidence -based Practice Position Statement
Policy Brief
World Physiotherapy Specialty Groups
IFOMPT & IOPTP
Policy Brief
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Click here for a copy of :
Spinal manipulation and mobilisation in paediatrics: an international evidence -based position statement . Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
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IOPTP Newsletter August 2024 Edition
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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
You can also find information from our webinars on this site under the Webinar section.
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)