Bahamas Association of Physiotherapists (BAPT)

03/09/2024

Did you know that low back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world? It affects millions, including many right here in the Bahamas. But the good news is, with the right care, you can manage it and live pain-free! 🎉

Reach out and contact your local physiotherapist today to learn and engage in practical solutions for your unique pain journey.

Join us this Sunday, September 8, as we celebrate World PT Day under the theme "Low Back Pain"

31/12/2023

Cheers to a bright and promising 2024!
May it exceed your expectations...

Here are a few things WE focused on this year:

Formal Guidelines for Continuing Education & Professional development requirements for all registered Physiotherapists

Mandatory membership to the BAPT for newly HPC registered Physiotherapists requested

Opportunities in peer-review research and development with PEDro: the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (25 PTs needed by January 2024)

BAPT provided the HPC Ad Hoc Committee with updated national standards for the guidelines for contemporary Physiotherapy practice for the edits to the Health Professions Act

Full access to Physiopedia clinical resources

Membership Organization status maintained with World Physio

Courtesy Call with the Minister of Health & Wellness, Honorable Dr. Michael Darville for World Physiotherapy Day

Professional website updates

"Cocktail Financial" 2023 - BAPT Annual General Meeting and end of year social event to promote financial literacy, networking within Allied Health profession and wealth creation as healthcare entrepreneurs

BAPT membership partnerships for local discounts with Lowes', PORTS Intl, BMSS, Sanddollar, MoneyMaxx & GWS

Published public announcement in collaboration with BASHLA & OTAB to bring awareness to misappropriation of the allied health professions

22 years of the BAPT!

What's next?
It's up to YOU: World Relays 2024, Continuing Education Seminars, PEDro Mentorship & Education, more social events...

This New Year promises to bring so many amazing things. Have a prosperous New Year and make the joy everlasting. Hold onto your great memories of the year that's gone by. As we end another excellent year, I hope you ALL prosper and work together to achieve great things for the profession of Physiotherapy in the Bahamas.

Happy New Year

Thank you to all the sponsors who helped the BAPT exceed our goals this year!!
BBahamas Medical & Surgical Supplies Ltd.LLowe's PharmacyBon Vivants - The BahamasPPorts International LimitedSandDollar.BSGGWSVViva Physio & Wellness

25/08/2023

World Physio Day is September 8th, 2023!
Let's focus our global efforts on managing the effects of Arthritis through movement and exercise.

Want to find out more? Contact your local licensed Physiotherapist. https://www.bapt242.com/find-a-pt

25/08/2023

The BAPT fields loads of questions from the global Physiotherapy community. Here are a few of the FAQs we have answered on our website.

https://www.bapt242.com/faqs

25/08/2023

https://www.bapt242.com/history

2000-2002          Rhoda Hanna                                                     (Not Pictured)

25/08/2023

A new year, a new team on the Executive Board of the BAPT.
Please help us celebrate the 2023-2024 leadership!

Autira Newbold (PR), Kathryn Taylor-Hennis (Secr), Heather Hanlan (Treas), Kereen Sherwood-Wallace (SIG), Cottrice Robinson (VP) and DeVonnia Bonimy-Lee (Pres)

30/10/2021

Movement Saturday: "Kids Groove" , led by Dr. Millicent Rollins, PT, DPT.

Part 2: Questions and Answers.

30/10/2021

Disclaimer: "We do not own the rights to this music".

Movement Saturday: "Kids Groove" , led by Dr. Millicent Rollins, PT, DPT.

Part 1.

This class is suitable for children with low mobility or who are wheelchair dependent.

Disclaimers:
1. "We do not own the rights to this music".

2. Before partaking in any exercise program, please consult with your physician first to gauge level of fitness and stability. This video is for information and educational purposes only and does not substitute for direct care by a healthcare professional.

Please monitor your blood pressure before, during, and after exercise.

Sponsored by Bahamas Medical and Surgical Supplies.

29/10/2021

We are wrapping up Physical Therapy Month with one last Movement Saturday!

Zoom details in the flyer.

29/10/2021

Lunch 'N Learn: "Physio....More Than Just Massage".
Presented by: Autira Newbold, PT, RPT

Confused about the differences between Physiotherapists/Physical Therapists and other professionals? Interested in learning more about a career considered the "Swiss Army" of Rehabilitation?

Then click on the video below and listen as Autira makes a case for why physical therapy is your best option for health wellness and rehabilitation needs.

27/10/2021

This Friday!!!

27/10/2021

You don’t want to miss this!!