The Saudi Physical Therapy Association (SPTA) is a Saudi scientific association overseen by King Saud University in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It specializes in raising awareness about the role of physical therapy through consultations and scientific and applied studies provided to the healthcare sectors involved in physical therapy, whether public or private. The society also engages in activities aimed at developing both theoretical and applied sciences.
The association was established on June 18, 2000, and it is symbolized by the acronym SPTA, which is a trademark registered by King Saud University and owned by the association.
Objectives of the Saudi Physical Therapy Association
The association aims to facilitate scientific communication among its members, allowing those working in the field of the association to participate in advancing knowledge in physical therapy and health rehabilitation, enhancing their scientific and professional performance and development. It also focuses on advancing scientific thought and providing scientific advice in the field of physical therapy. Additionally, the association aims to promote health awareness within the community by increasing public awareness of public health, fostering collaboration between healthcare entities and institutions within and outside the Kingdom in scientific production, and sharing knowledge in the field of physical therapy.
Acitivity of the Saudi Physical Therapy Association
The association actively participates in raising awareness about the field of physical therapy, writes and translates specialized scientific books, and issues scientific publications, studies, and journals, including the Saudi Journal of Physical Therapy. It also promotes and supports scientific research and consultancy studies, organizes scientific seminars, workshops, courses, and health training, contributes to local and international exhibitions, and invites scientists and relevant thinkers to participate in the society's activities, all within the organized procedures.
Funding of the Saudi Physical Therapy Association
The association funds its programs through donations, contributions, grants from the university, and annual subscriptions from its members. It also generates revenue from the sale of publications, periodic newsletters, seminars, courses, programs, and workshops it conducts.
The implementing regulations of the association stipulate that its activities are under the authority of the President of King Saud University or his delegate. If the association relocates from King Saud University to a different location, all its assets and documents will be transferred to the new headquarters. If the association ceases its activities, its assets will be transferred to King Saud University.
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