The U.S. government has announced a major reform to the H-1B visa program, ending the long-standing random lottery system and replacing it with a skill- and salary-based selection process. For physiotherapists and allied health professionals planning to work in the USA, this change could significantly improve visa chances, especially if you are experienced and specialized….
If you’ve been watching Canada’s immigration space closely, this is one update you should pay attention to. Canada has just issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under a targeted Express Entry draw for healthcare and social services professionals. This isn’t a random selection—it’s part of a bigger push by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…
Are you ready to experience the global gathering of physiotherapists? The World Physiotherapy Congress 2025 in Tokyo is set to be an unforgettable event filled with innovation, learning, and networking opportunities. The World Physiotherapy Congress will be held from 29 to 31 May 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. About 5,000 participants are expected to attend this…
The global physiotherapy services market is projected to grow substantially over the next decade, reaching a value of USD 79.34 billion by 2031. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer has increased the demand for post-surgery rehabilitation, propelling market growth. Additionally, the growing geriatric population susceptible to injuries and…
Press Release March 20. 2024 After almost eight years as chief executive officer, Jonathon Kruger will be leaving World Physiotherapy in May 2024 to take up a new role. Since joining World Physiotherapy in mid-2016, Jonathon has led a number of strategic activities and projects to shape the profession globally and to improve the governance…
The pandemic has disrupted lots of professional activities in the physiotherapy world, one of which is the CAPR (Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators) clinical exam. This means there is a delay in the licensing process for international physiotherapists and Canadian physiotherapy graduates: In March 2020, in-person clinical exams were cancelled countrywide as the world reacted…