An organization made up of World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) member countries' special interest groups in Women's Health

Newsworthy Items

• Read the Spring 2012 IOPTWH Newsletter, now online!
• WCPT Recordings of congress presentations now online

IOPTWH Mission

The mission of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women's Health is to improve health carefor women internationally through facilitation and promotion of best-practice women's health physical therapy

IOPTWH Objectives:

• To foster cooperation between physical therapists practicing in women's health throughout the world.
• To encourage improved standards and consistency of practice in women's health care by physical therapists.
• To advance practice by communication and exchange of information.
• To encourage scientific research and promote opportunities for the spread of knowledge of new developments in the field of women's health.
• To assist WCPT member countries in the development of recognized Sub-sections in women's health.

IOPTWH Position Statements:

• Female Genital Mutilation Download Document
• Women’s Health Curriculum in Entry-level Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy Training Download Document

Constitution Download Document      Scope of Practice Download Document