The Order of Physiotherapists has set up a number of Working Groups, divided into thematic areas of intervention in Physiotherapy and made up of Physiotherapists with a recognised professional profile in the respective areas.
The Working Groups on "Patient Safety", "Physiotherapy in Sports", "Physiotherapy in Mental Health", "Physiotherapy in Oncology", "Aquatic Physiotherapy", "Cardiorespiratory and Vascular Physiotherapy", "Physiotherapy in Pelvic and Women's Health", "Physiotherapy in Neurology" are already active, "Physiotherapy in the context of emergencies, disasters and humanitarian action", "Physiotherapy in Paediatrics", "Dermatofunctional Physiotherapy", "Physiotherapy in Public Health", "Physiotherapy in Occupational Health and Ergonomics" and "Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy", and others may be formed.
These Working Groups, under the supervision of the Board of Directors, have the general objectives of supporting and advising on the processes of creating a Framework of Professional Physiotherapy Specialities in Portugal, creating a System for the Assessment, Accreditation and Accreditation of Continuing and Postgraduate Training, among other purposes, including the presentation of proposals aimed at improving the transparency of ongoing projects and the quality of information, contributing to a more informed decision-making process and the fulfilment of the mission of the Order of Physiotherapists. The Working Groups may also represent the Order, under the terms defined by the Board.
Information on the composition and specific objectives of each Working Group will be published on the website of the Order of Physiotherapists.