South African Society of Physiotherapy Congress 2024

CONGRESS PROGRAMME

The centenary congress, to be held in Cape Town in September 2024, will form part of the celebrations to commemorate the 100 years of existence of physiotherapy as a profession in South Africa but also that of the South African Society of PhysiotherapyTM (SASP®).

To add to the excitement, the SASP® will also host the next World Physiotherapy – Africa Region Congress ensuring an international and African flair to the event.

Although the majority of the programme will relate to physiotherapy, it is also envisaged to include multidisciplinary and rehabilitation content on Saturday 14 September, followed by physiotherapy content again on Sunday 15 September.

Interesting topics for discussion as Indaba and Debate sessions are part of the planning. Topics to be discussed will include Strengthening rehabilitation in Africa, Innovation in rehabilitation,  Reframing care for people with musculoskeletal pain, Research in children with disabilities, Translating research into practice in Africa.

SASP Congress Preliminary programme at a glance

Wed 11th Sept

Thurs 12th Sept

Fri 13th Sept

Sat 14th Sept

Sun 15th Sept

IPPTA Meeting
(08:30 - 17:00)

IPPTA Meeting
(08:30 - 17:00)

Congress plenary, breakaways and opening ceremony 
(08:30 - 17:00)

Congress plenary and breakaways
(08:30 - 17:00)

Congress plenary, breakaways and closing with prize giving
(08:30 - 13:00)

WPA Regional meeting
(08:00 - 15:00)

Welcome reception
(17:00 - 20:30)

Gala Dinner
(19:00 – 23:00)

SASP AGM
(15:30 - 18:30)

Scientific Committee



Prof Witness Mudzi
University of the Free State


Prof Ajediran I. Bello
University of Ghana (Ghana)


Assoc Prof Anri Human
University of Pretoria (South Africa)


Assoc Prof Roline Barnes
University of the Free State (South Africa)


Assoc Prof Niri Naidoo 
South Africa


Prof Charles Batcho 
Université Laval (Canada)


Alberta Rockson
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (Ghana)


Assoc Prof Corlia Brandt
SASP® (South Africa)

SASP 2024 Registration team

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South African Society of Physiotherapy

+27-11-615-3170

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