SASP – Physiotherapy beyond 100 years of rehabilitation

SASP — физиотерапия: более 100 лет развития реабилитации
Witness Mudzi
2024-11-29

children with disabilitiesmusculoskeletal painphysiotherapyrehabilitation in Africatranslating research into practice
This conference report includes abstracts from the centenary congress held in Cape Town in September 2024, marking a significant milestone in the celebration of 100 years of the South African Society of Physiotherapy™ (SASP®). As part of the celebration, the SASP® hosted the World Physiotherapy – Africa Region Congress, which brought together diverse international and African perspectives. The scientific programme had exciting sessions, focussing on physiotherapy and multidisciplinary aspects. Engaging Indaba and Debate sessions covered topics such as Strengthening Rehabilitation in Africa, Innovation in Rehabilitation, Reframing Care for People with Musculoskeletal Pain, Research in Children with Disabilities and Translating Research into Practice in Africa. These abstracts reflect the broad range of research and ideas presented, contributing to the future of physiotherapy and rehabilitation on the continent.
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Major themes included strengthening rehabilitation in Africa, innovation, musculoskeletal pain care, childhood disability research, and translating research into practice.
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The collected abstracts present diverse research and ideas intended to inform the future development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation across Africa.
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The conference report commemorates the centenary of the South African Society of Physiotherapy, established 100 years earlier.
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The congress incorporated the World Physiotherapy–Africa Region Congress, bringing together international and African perspectives on physiotherapy.
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The scientific programme addressed physiotherapy and multidisciplinary rehabilitation through sessions, Indaba discussions, and debates.

physiotherapy and rehabilitation research and practice in Africa

diverse research themes and innovations in rehabilitation, including musculoskeletal pain, childhood disability, and translation of research into practice

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