World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in French on the World Physiotherapy website! Download the materials: https://ow.ly/n3Ss50Zwtwb
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World Physiotherapy is the sole international voice for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists through 129 member organisations https://world.physio/
Join one of our free, informal drop-in sessions to ask questions directly to members of the congress programme committee. You'll also find videos and guidance to support your submission: https://ow.ly/AypK50Zw8BQ Abstracts deadline 29 September 2026.
🧠 Put your physiotherapy history knowledge to the test! Celebrate 75 years of World Physiotherapy with this 75-question quiz from the International Physiotherapy History Association (IPHA). Take the quiz: https://ow.ly/XEVB50ZuBei
Calling all physiotherapy students! Got a project, research study, or innovative idea to share? Your journey starts with sharing your ideas. Find out more about submitting an abstract: https://ow.ly/gp7S50ZuBcp #WorldPhysio2027 #GlobalPT
📣 Only two months left to submit your abstract for World Physiotherapy Congress 2027. Join the global exchange of research, innovation and ideas that will help shape the future of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Submit by 29 September 2026: https://ow.ly/lnGH50ZolMn
How is the French National Order of Physiotherapists helping to strengthen physiotherapy practice in France? Our latest member spotlight explores the Order's work to advance education, regulation, research, and professional leadership. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/ZtZ250ZtnpZ
During our recent webinar series, professionals and participants from nearly 120 countries and territories came together to learn, share knowledge, and explore rehabilitation in conflict and humanitarian settings. Watch the full series: https://ow.ly/QxJS50ZfSLX
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Kurdish on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our volunteer translators for their invaluable support. Download the materials: https://ow.ly/VWCE50Zsfy3
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Marathi on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our volunteer translators for their invaluable support. Download the materials: https://ow.ly/UoTK50Zrkiz
📣 Something exciting is coming! 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: https://ow.ly/gct450ZpZYt
Our 2025 annual review highlights how World Physiotherapy advanced advocacy, education, humanitarian action, and equitable access to rehabilitation worldwide. Download: https://ow.ly/KJyQ50Zrhev
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Croatian on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our volunteer translators at the Croatian Council of Physiotherapists for their invaluable support. Download the materials: https://ow.ly/LqNp50ZrgMA
World Physiotherapy is in the Dominican Republic this week, working with the Ministry of Public Health, PAHO and ASHA to help strengthen rehabilitation through the development of a roadmap for speech, language and hearing services.
Are you looking for ideas to celebrate World PT Day on 8 September? Our activities guide is packed with practical ideas to help you engage your community, raise awareness of physiotherapy, and get involved. Download here: https://ow.ly/EZ6M50ZpZUE
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. Read more: https://ow.ly/iw7m50ZnNW1
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Czech on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our translators at the Union of Physiotherapists of the Czech Republic for their invaluable support. Download: https://ow.ly/8yz650ZmTXe
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Chinese (simplified) on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our volunteer translator for their invaluable support. Download materials:https://ow.ly/OaSj50ZocoJ
Congratulations to the Japanese Physical Therapy Association (JPTA) 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.
💡 Why submit an abstract for World Physiotherapy Congress 2027? One speaker at a previous congress said, “presenting on a global platform to physiotherapists, researchers & healthcare professionals was exciting and humbling.” Abstract deadline 29 Sept!🔗https://ow.ly/TmUA50Zlybm
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Chinese (traditional) on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our volunteer translators at the Taiwan Physical Therapy Association for their invaluable support. Download materials: https://ow.ly/w2mU50Zocab
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Hindi on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our volunteer translator for their invaluable support. Download the materials:https://ow.ly/WW9I50Znp3m
Sharing research is just the beginning. Our Africa region conference created opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen professional connections, and explore how evidence can inform physiotherapy practice across Africa. Read more: https://ow.ly/HsAh50Zly2k
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Bosnian on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our translators at Udruženje/Udruga fizioterapeuta u Bosni i Hercegovini for their invaluable support. Download: https://ow.ly/YIin50ZmOMX
Raise awareness of the role of physiotherapy in cardiovascular disease and stroke with our World PT Day advocacy toolkit, full of key messages, facts, and practical guidance ahead of 8 September 2026. Download: https://ow.ly/acv650ZmhOh
🏅 Congratulations to Physiopedia Plus on becoming the first World Physiotherapy approved CPD provider. The recognition helps physiotherapists identify trusted education providers that meet internationally recognised quality standards. Read more: https://ow.ly/qLZ050ZmhPF
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 https://ow.ly/69E450ZjAEI
Abstracts - World Physiotherapy Congress 2027
View the resources available to help you with your abstract submission, including videos, drop-in sessions, and a support programme.
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World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Portuguese on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our translators at Ordem dos Fisioterapeutas for their invaluable support in making these resources available: https://ow.ly/2TVJ50ZltpR
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! https://ow.ly/mE7r50ZjAzn
World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Brazilian Portuguese on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our translators at Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ) for their invaluable support in making these resources available: https://ow.ly/gaCx50ZjyIe
World PT Day toolkit
World PT Day toolkit
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World PT Day 2026 posters, information sheets and banners now available in Latvian on the World Physiotherapy website! Thank you to our translators at the Latvian Association of Physiotherapists for their invaluable support. Download here: https://ow.ly/gKsG50ZjxP8