Here’s a chance for photo enthusiasts to join the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) first worldwide Photography Competition.
The competition forms part of WCPT’s efforts to raise awareness of physical therapy internationally and the role it plays in global health. Photographs may be submitted by amateurs and professionals alike. The competition offers everyone the chance to become involved in how physical therapy is globally portrayed.
Outstanding images are being sought from across the full range of physical therapy; practice, education and research. The photographs may be used on WCPT’s website, in print publications and in presentations.
The images selected will:
• reflect practice of high quality
• show physical therapy across the lifespan
• illustrate the full scope of practice and a variety of practice settings
Images are to be taken at the best quality available. When photographs are submitted, please also provide evidence that any necessary permissions have been obtained, particularly if patients/clients are featured in the photographs. Students/models/actors may be used.
The closing date for entries is 20th January 2009. Please email entries (or direct any enquiries) to Mia Lockner at mlockner@wcpt.org. All winning entries and selected photographs will be featured on the WCPT website.
Source: WCPT
Here is a (not so) new announcement from the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards (Australia and New Zealand), Inc. about the implementation of expiry dates for Stage I Desktop Audits.
Stage I Expiry Dates (posted 10 November 2008)
As of 1 July 2009 overseas trained occupational therapists, who do not have an expiry date on their Stage I Desktop Assessment (suitable letter) are required to undertake a review of ability to meet the requirements of the Assessment before undertaking the Stage II Practice Audit.
Until 1 July 2009 all persons in the above category are deemed suitable to apply for a Stage II Practice Audit.
The required documentation to accompany an application for review are as follows-
Current English language proficiency requirements (within the last 2 years),
Current reference (within preceding 12 months)
Certificate of Good Standing (if applicable).
The review will also apply to persons who wish to apply for the Stage II Practice Audit after the expiry date shown on their Stage I Desktop Assessment is expired.
The fee for this review is $100.
Source: COTRB, Inc.
It’s been a busy Cyber Monday, but just the same, we still have a few posts to make before the year ends. Here is an important event that you may want to attend.
When and Where
9 January 2009
Moro Lorenzo Sports Center
Quezon City, Philippines
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Topics Covered
“LATERAL HIP PAIN: IS IT REALLY BURSITIS?”
Signs and Symptoms
Physical Assessment
Special Tests
Range of Motion
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis: used to be called Trochanteric Bursitis: NOW GLUTEUS MEDIUS TENDINOPATHY
Treatment
Fee
PhP 300 + 12% VAT
To register, kindly email Mr. Albert Ang at albertusrattus@yahoo.com. Early registration is encouraged as session is limited only to 35 participants.
Resource Speaker
Trina Lat, PTRP, MPhtySt(Sports Phty), Dip Rem Mas
Trina is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas and is a registered physiotherapist in the Philippines and Australia. She completed a post-graduate degree in sports physiotherapy in 2005 from the University of Queensland and she is currently undergoing the process of being titled sports physiotherapist in Australia. She has also obtained a Diploma in Remedial Massage from the Australian College of Natural Medicine in 2006. Trina is working for PhysioTec physiotherapy, a private practice owned by known hip specialist Alison Grimaldi, and specializes in the hip and lower limb injuries.She has also worked with Mayne Tigers, an Australian Rules Football team for
the past 4 years as a sports trainer and physiotherapist.
