International Association of Physiotherapists working with Older People - a World Physiotherapy subgroup. Tweets by individual committee members

Joined January 2015
On #WorldAlzheimersDay we recognise those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, their families, carers, and those who support them💜 Physiotherapists play a role in improving quality of life by helping people stay active & maintain independence.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to avail of the early bird rate -ends on 15th -only 6 days left! An exciting line-up of posters, presentations & focused symposia & meeting of colleagues from across Europe and beyond in majestic Madrid Looking forward to it! @ERWorldPhysio @aefisio
🚨EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS 15 SEPTEMBER 2026🚨 Haven’t registered for #ERPhysioCongress2026 yet? Over 1,000 people have already registered for the Congress in Madrid. ⏰ Don’t miss out — secure your place in Madrid before 15 September Register now: physiocongress.eu/registrati…
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IPTOP Education Grant applications are open! Up to US$1000 to support a conference presentation or attendance. Sept 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027 Must be a paid-up member of your country's older people's SIG. iptop-physio.org/about-us/ip…
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It’s great to see World PT Day activities already getting underway around the world! 🎉 How are you celebrating today? Download our social media graphics, tag WorldPhysio1951 and use #WorldPTDay to get involved and share your activities ow.ly/cS8N50ZKiOQ
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As our global community comes together on #WorldPTDay to raise awareness of #CardiovascularDisease and #Stroke, hear from World Physiotherapy president Mike Landry about the vital role #Physiotherapy plays in prevention, management, and rehabilitation.
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🌍🎉 Happy World PT Day! Today, we celebrate physiotherapists around the world and the difference our profession makes to patients and communities every day, as we raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke. How are you marking #WorldPTDay?
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Not planned anything for World PT Day on 8 September yet? You can still take part! Take a look at our social media graphics and post a message using #WorldPTDay. Access the materials: ow.ly/H1MQ50ZIcmj
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Need help preparing your abstract? Join our free drop-in session next week to ask the congress programme committee your questions. French & English breakout rooms available. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/kE3150ZIaSz @ERWorldPhysio | @WorldPhysioSAR | @WorldPhysioNACR | @cnomk
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Have you got a new and unique development in practice, theory, education, or management and policy you want to share? The call for abstracts for Congress 2027 is open until 29 September, and we want to hear from you! ow.ly/TYaA50ZIctS @ERWorldPhysio | @WorldPhysioSAR
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🎉 Congratulations to the Norwegian Physiotherapist Association on its 90th anniversary! Founded in 1936 the NPA has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 1951 and represents more than 8,500 physiotherapists across Norway. Gratulerer med 90-årsjubileet deres! 🇳🇴
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Need help with your abstract for World Physiotherapy Congress 2027? Join our next live drop-in session on 9 September and ask your questions directly to members of the congress programme committee. French and English breakout rooms available. ow.ly/UWsB50ZyUIA
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🎉 Registration is now open for World Physiotherapy Congress 2027! Join the global physiotherapy community in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 14–16 May 2027 to hear from world-class experts, discover the latest research and expand your network wp2027.world.physio/registra…
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📅 One month to go until #WorldPTDay! There's still plenty of time to plan your activities and help raise awareness of the role of physiotherapy in the management of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Download toolkit: ow.ly/Hsje50ZxlWR
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📣 Registration for World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 opens next month. Get ready to join the global physiotherapy community in Guadalajara, Mexico, for an unforgettable week of learning, inspiration, and connection. Find out more: ow.ly/sjbH50ZpZYv
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Think you know physiotherapy? To celebrate the 75th anniversary of World Physiotherapy, we're launching a 75-question history challenge. ✅ 5 weekly quizzes ✅ 15 questions each ✅ Instant answers We reckon most physios won't score 5/15. Can you beat that? Starts 4 Aug 2026
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Our policy statement on community-based rehabilitation highlights the importance of collaboration between physiotherapists, people with disabilities, families, communities, and other sectors to support participation, inclusion, and equal opportunities. ow.ly/4vPX50ZnNW2
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Congratulations to the Japanese Physical Therapy Association (@jpta1966) on its 60th anniversary! 🎉 Established in 1966, the association now represents more than 150,000 physiotherapist members and has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 1970.
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⏰ Early bird registration deadline for the World Physiotherapy Europe region conference Register by 15 July to secure early bird rate and join colleagues from across Europe in Madrid, Spain, 5–6 Nov for two days of knowledge sharing, and networking: ow.ly/wT3I50ZjAzm
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Thinking about submitting an abstract for World Physiotherapy Congress 2027? Hear from congress programme committee chair Judy Deutsch more about why you should consider sharing your work with the global physiotherapy community in Guadalajara ow.ly/69E450ZjAEI
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Join colleagues from across Europe for two days of learning, knowledge sharing, and networking at the World Physiotherapy Europe region conference in Madrid, 5-6 November 2026. Register by 15 July to secure the early bird rate! ow.ly/wT3I50ZjAzm
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