::Welcome to Afghan Association for Physical Therapy::

Hands are a central tool in physical therapy practice, and the position of the hand represents the support of AAPT for the physical therapy profession of Afghanistan. The colours of the Afghan flag are included in the acronym. The symbol is round, and in a spiraling form, showing that physiotherapy in Afghanistan is constantly evolving and developing, AAPT has a key role in promoting this.

About AAPT (Afghan Association for Physical Therapy)

The Afghan Association for Physical Therapy (AAPT) was established in 1998 as a step toward supporting the needs of the Afghan people, through promoting the physiotherapy profession and quality physiotherapy services. In 2007 the Association became a member of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, whereby AAPT now strives to follow international standards in the aim of supporting the physiotherapists in Afghanistan, and promoting the profession as part of general health-care services available to all Afghans who will benefit from physiotherapy expertise.

News & Events

29th November 2008: AAPT General Assembly results President Ms. Del Afroze Afzalzada, Vice-President Aziz Ahmad Adel, Secretary Abdul Hadi Afzalzada, P&I Officer Abdul Malik Halim, CE Officer M.Shaker Ahmadi, Treasurer Shukrullah Zirak, MoB Central Wais Akram, MoB Central South Nazir, MoB South Zarghoona, MoB West Farid Ahmad Nadem, MoB North Nooruddin, MoB North-east Esmatullah, MoB East Ghulam Qader.

SCA supported 4 members of AAPT to participate in WCPT/IPA Congress in Mumbai Jan 2009.

AAPT is participating in the 5th Conference South Asian CBR Network in Kabul October 5-7. We encourage all members to attened the conference. see link for further details(www.cbrnetwork.af)


Activities	Training	Publications
AAPT aims to promote physical therapy in Afghanistan, strengthen the physical therapy profession to provide the best service.	AAPT offers a few courses every year, which are available for all members to participate in. The following courses will be held in Kabul in fall 2009: Physiotherapy Management for Burn Dates: fall 2009 Trainer: Seddique Soglatwala physical therapist, India Venue: Physical Therapy Institute, Kabul Refreshal course for Pelvic floor Dates: Fall 2009 Trainer: Ms Liesbeth, physical therapist, Holland Venue: Physical Therapy Institute, Kabul Annoucement: The first Physiotherapy teachers and clinical supervisors upgrading graduation ceremony will be happened on the 4th of August 2009 in PTI. This was a two year modular upgrading on top of two year graduation which make the graduates equal to 4 year program.	By clicking on this section, you will find downloadable materials such as AAPT newsletter, membership forms, and other valuable materials.
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Afghan Association for Physical Therapy
2009