Our work
What we do
APTA strengthens the physiotherapy profession and brings rehabilitation closer to the people of Tanzania.
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Advocacy & professional recognition
We promote the recognition of physiotherapy within Tanzania’s healthcare system and work with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders on policy that affects the profession and the people it serves.
- Representation to government and regulators
- National commemoration of World Physiotherapy Day
- A voice for physiotherapists in every region
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Continuing professional development
Our capacity-building programmes bring physiotherapists from across Tanzania together for continuing professional development, knowledge exchange, clinical skills enhancement and discussion of emerging developments.
- Workshops and clinical skills sessions
- Scientific conferences
- Specialised areas of practice
03
Community outreach
On World Physiotherapy Day we take physiotherapy directly to communities with free camps offering assessment, treatment, rehabilitation advice, health education and referral. More than 6,000 patients have been served over six years.
- Free physiotherapy camps
- Health education
- Referral to ongoing care
04
Research & publications
We encourage members to generate and share evidence. Members can submit their publications through the member portal to be reviewed and featured on the APTA website.
- Member publication showcase
- Research dissemination at conferences
- Evidence-based practice
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Professional & ethical standards
We promote high standards of professional and ethical practice so that the public can trust physiotherapy care, wherever they receive it.
- Ethical practice
- Member verification by QR code
- Guidance for practitioners
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Partnerships
As a member organisation of World Physiotherapy since 1995, APTA connects Tanzanian physiotherapists to the global and African physiotherapy community.
- World Physiotherapy Africa Region
- National and international stakeholders
- Collaboration with training institutions