{"id":1052,"date":"2025-10-13T00:50:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2025\/10\/13\/call-for-pedro-representatives-help-shape-the-future-of-physiotherapy-evidence\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T00:50:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:50:18","slug":"call-for-pedro-representatives-help-shape-the-future-of-physiotherapy-evidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2025\/10\/13\/call-for-pedro-representatives-help-shape-the-future-of-physiotherapy-evidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for PEDro Representatives: Help shape the future of physiotherapy evidence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wprt-container\">\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\">The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) is the world\u2019s leading resource for physiotherapy evidence. For more than two decades, PEDro has provided clinicians, researchers and students with rapid access to high-quality, curated research to support evidence-based practice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\">We are now seeking PEDro Representatives, individuals or groups who will champion PEDro in their own country, region, subdiscipline, or organisation.<\/p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in sustaining the future of PEDro and accessible physiotherapy evidence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><span><strong>Purpose of the role<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\">PEDro Representatives act as advocates for PEDro, raising awareness, supporting financial sustainability, and strengthening connections with physiotherapy communities worldwide. A core responsibility is to help secure PEDro\u2019s long-term future by engaging with national physiotherapy associations and other potential funders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><span><strong>Key responsibilities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The key responsibilities of PEDro Representatives it to promote PEDro at professional events, meetings, and conferences; advocate with potential funding bodies, including physiotherapy organisations, for financial or in-kind partnerships; and submit at least three short activity reports each year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><span><strong>Commitment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>One-year term, renewable on approval.<br \/>\nAfter two years, representatives assist with succession planning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><span><strong>Who should apply?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\">We are looking for respected physiotherapy leaders (e.g. senior academics, clinicians, professional leaders, or network convenors) who have excellent communication skills, advocacy experience, and strong professional networks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><span><strong>Benefits of becoming a PEDro Representative<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Contribute to the future of PEDro and evidence-based physiotherapy practice.<br \/>\nGain recognition on the PEDro website and access to an annual PEDro Representative email signature badge.<br \/>\nDevelop leadership and advocacy skills to strengthen your CV.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><span><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.sydney.edu.au\/surveys\/?s=WFMK3EFY7MKYTX84\">Submit a brief proposal<\/a> including the scope of your intended representation (country, region, subdiscipline, or group); evidence of your professional profile, leadership, or networks; your approach to promoting PEDro and spreading awareness; and specific plans for approaching national physiotherapy associations, other organisations or potential funders to support PEDro\u2019s sustainability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\">\n<\/p><p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><span><strong>Applications close 11 January 2026.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ewa-rteLine\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.sydney.edu.au\/surveys\/?s=WFMK3EFY7MKYTX84\"><span>Click here to apply today<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/pedro.org.au\/english\/opportunities\/call-for-pedro-representatives\/\">Call for PEDro Representatives: Help shape the future of physiotherapy evidence<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/pedro.org.au\/\">PEDro<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) is the world\u2019s leading resource for physiotherapy evidence. For more than two decades, PEDro has provided clinicians, researchers and students with rapid access to high-quality, curated research to support evidence-based practice. 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