The momentum is growing and our influence is steadily increasing. The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) is the sole international voice for physical therapy, representing more than 350,000 physiotherapists worldwide. Their congress is held every four years. In 2007 there was a solo representative from BU (Carol Clark) with a single presentation; by 2011 our presence had doubled with Judith Chapman also attending and three papers being presented. Four years on there will be three BU representatives attending with the following staff having their work presented this year in Singapore:
Ahmed Khattab, Jonathan Williams, Clare Farrance, Fotini Tsofliou, Judith Chapman and one physiotherapy student: Chris Dorey
Chapman, J., Williams, J. 2015. Critical reflective practice and continuing professional development – Box ticking or deep learning? 17th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1st – 4th May, 2015
Clark CJ, Khattab, A, Carr 2015. Are Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia and/or Joint Hypermobility Syndrome inherent determinants of physical inactivity. 17th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1st – 4th May, 2015
Clark, CJ, Clark S, Dorey C, Williams J, 2015 Assessing construct validity of the Functional Difficulties Questionnaire (FDQ-9) for assessing Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/dyspraxia in adults. 17th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1st – 4th May, 2015
Farrance, C., Tsofliou, F., Clark, CJ. 2015. Evaluating the views of participants and adherence rates of community based group exercise interventions: A mixed methods systematic review. 17th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1st – 4th May, 2015
Farrance, C., Tsofliou, F., Clark, CJ. 2015. Adherence to community based group exercise interventions in older people: A systematic review. 17th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1st – 4th May, 2015
Farrance, C., Tsofliou, F., Clark, CJ. 2015. Understanding the views of older people in adhering to community based group exercise interventions: A qualitative systematic review. 17th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1st – 4th May, 2015
Palmer S., Terry R., Rimes K., Clark C, Simmonds J, Horwood J. 2015. Managing joint hypermobility syndrome with physiotherapy – patient and therapist perspectives. 17th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1st – 4th May, 2015
Terry R., Palmer S., Rimes K., Clark C, Simmonds J, Horwood J. 2015 Living with joint hypermobility syndrome. Patient experiences of diagnosis, referral and self-care. 17th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1st – 4th May, 2015