About us
IPT-HOPE: International Physiotherapists for HIV/AIDS, Oncology, Palliative Care Empowerment a Subgroup of World Physiotherapy.
Vision Statement
Advancing physical therapy management and prevention of HIV/AIDs, oncologic and palliative care related functional impairments throughout the world and across cultural groups.
Mission Statement
IPT-HOPE provides members with opportunities to advance evidence-based physical therapy management of people with HIV/AIDS, Oncology, and Palliative Care related functional impairments through education, research, and sharing clinical practice information and skills.
Goals/Objectives
IPT-HOPE will:
- Provide peer support through networking opportunities for its members (List serves, websites, online meetings, and education and research sessions.)
- Provide continuing professional development opportunities
- Establish mechanisms for promoting evidence to enhance practice
- Enhance international awareness of the benefits of physical therapy management for individuals with HIV/AIDS, oncology and palliative care related functional impairments, functional activities and quality of life.
Please read all of our latest blog posts
IPT-HOPE WEBINAR: Pediatric Oncology Physiotherapy: Bridging the Know-do Gap from Research to Clinical Practice
14 November 2023
Date: Saturday November 25th 2023 Time: 09:00 Alberta, Canada time / 16:00 UK time Speakers: Abu Sidhanee (UK), Paula Ospina Lopez (Canada), Rachael Keating (Ireland) Meeting Link: https://us02web.zo...
Read moreWebinar: Physical Therapy Treatment in Patients with Lymphedema
17 October 2023
Session Information: Lymphedema develops as a result of interruption of the lymphatic system (e.g. trauma, cancer(treatment), infection) or genetic dysplasia or malfunctioning of the lymphatic syste...
Read moreIPT HOPE Webinar:Teaching End of Life Care- The Design of an End of Life Care Curricula within an Interprofessional Framework
7 August 2023
WCPT-IPTHOPE –Online Educational Session Teaching End of Life Care- The Design of an End of Life Care Curricula within an Interprofessional Framework Date: Saturday Aug 26th, 2023 Time: 11:00-12:30 ...
Read morePhotos from 2023 World Physiotherapy Conference in Dubai
12 June 2023
We look forward to seeing you at the next Congress!
Read moreAnnouncements
12 June 2023
Announcements: Upcoming webinars – Save the dates! Three IPT-HOPE webinars are scheduled for 2023: exact information to be provided. i. Palliative Care SIG – August 26 at 11am (...
Read moreIPT-HOPE is a Subgroup of World Physiotherapy
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