Membership Pakistan Physiotherapy Society

[physiobob]

Seems an interesting point. I suppose we should try to support developing associations and the WCPT is very good at that. Perhaps the PPS should consider asking them for guidence on how to form the basic structure to ensure a complete set of requirements that would let the association grow for the good of physiotherapists throughout Pakistan.

I think it's great to have National Associations. Some work really well in the early year and then lose direction only to be bumped back on course by a change of command of a mutiny by the members. Like with governments this is an important option that physiotherapists should maintain. i.e. The right to be a physiotherapists and be registered by a registration board yet also that the registration board is not part of that association and that one should not be required to be a member if one does not wish to.

We have seen both a change of command following user mutiny in the recent past in Australia and now the association is back bigger and stronger than ever and this is really good to see. Only time will tell if this might also happen with the CSP as the budget shortfalls appear to be again even more than predicted loses this year as noted in one of their recent magazines!! But for now the usual first step scenario of putting up the membership fees is going to try to fill the gap. This can only be a temporary injection of funds for what is a much greater problem. I fear a change in command might be around the corner.

[sdkashif]

The Pakistan Physiotherapy Society was previously a member of WCPT. Unfortunately, its membership was suspended in 1998 after an extended period with no communication from the Society and non-payment of the membership subscription. The reason is that Pakistan Physiotherapy charges very small fee from its members and international membership requires a large sum of money. Any how one may read about this issue on the site of World confedration of Physiotherapy forum. Have a look over the link.

Physiotherapy in Pakistan

For JawadPt

now physiotherapy colleges/universities are giving their students a letter that they need no MPPS registration for jobs.

There are many who are confused over the role of council or Board and the role of Physiotherapy societies or associations. Let me explain as many of us know that Only a Physiotherapy board or a Physiotherapy council is responsible for professional licensure registration to be recognized to work as a Physiotherapist in a country. The role of Physiotherapy Societies or associations is to represent the activities and developments of Physiotherapy profession both internationally and national level in a country where one practice. So we have to understand that difference. Thanks.

[physiobob]

The Pakistan Physiotherapy Society was previously a member of WCPT. Unfortunately, its membership was suspended in 1998 after an extended period with no communication from the Society and non-payment of the membership subscription.

The non-payment of fees is pretty bad considering WCPT only ask even now for about $1-$1.50 per member of you association for membership. I think it would be a great step forward if the current board were to look at the situation and try to find a way to rejoin the WCPT. This will assist Pakistan develop their physiotherapy association in numerous ways.