BU Research Blog

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? 17^th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1^st – 4^th May, 2015

Clark CJ, Khattab, A, Carr 2015. Are Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia and/or Joint Hypermobility Syndrome inherent determinants of physical inactivity. 17^th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1^st – 4^th 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. 17^th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1^st – 4^th 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. 17^th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1^st – 4^th May, 2015

Farrance, C., Tsofliou, F., Clark, CJ. 2015. Adherence to community based group exercise interventions in older people: A systematic review. 17^th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1^st – 4^th 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. 17^th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1^st – 4^th 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. 17^th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1^st – 4^th 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. 17^th International Congress of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy Singapore 1^st – 4^th May, 2015