Europe Region of World Physiotherapy
Advocate for health policies.
Lead, promote and represent the physiotherapy profession in Europe.
Physiotherapy
•Is the health profession with expertise in movement and exercise prescription.
•Involves specific interventions to individuals and populations where movement is threatened by illness, ageing, injury, pain, disability, disease, disorder or environmental factors. Such interventions are designed and prescribed to develop, restore and maintain optimal health.
•Is integral to all spheres of health and well-being including its promotion, prevention and rehabilitation and encompasses physical, psychological and social factors.
Europe Region World Physiotherapy unites the physiotherapy profession in education, practice, research, and advocacy.
Lead, promote and represent the physiotherapy profession in Europe.
Physiotherapy
•Is the health profession with expertise in movement and exercise prescription.
•Involves specific interventions to individuals and populations where movement is threatened by illness, ageing, injury, pain, disability, disease, disorder or environmental factors. Such interventions are designed and prescribed to develop, restore and maintain optimal health.
•Is integral to all spheres of health and well-being including its promotion, prevention and rehabilitation and encompasses physical, psychological and social factors.
Europe Region World Physiotherapy unites the physiotherapy profession in education, practice, research, and advocacy.
Aitor CARPIO GARCIA
General Secretary
The involvement of the Europe Region of World Physiotherapy in the EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces campaign highlights the contribution of physiotherapy to healthy and mentally supportive workplaces. By bringing expertise in musculoskeletal health, prevention, physical activity, rehabilitation and work participation, physiotherapists can contribute to a holistic approach in which physical and mental health are addressed together.