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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 1d

Today is World Mental Health Day. Find out about our specialty group, International Organisation of Physiotherapy in Mental Health (IOPTMH): world.physio/subgroups/mental...

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 4d

One week to submit an abstract for South America region conference, 17-18 April 2026, in Uruguay

Find out more: sa2026.world.physio/en/

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to all our member organisations who have completed the annual membership census. Responses to the survey help us understand what the global profession looks like every year. We will be sharing responses to the census in early 2026

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 9d

Best wishes to our colleagues and friends celebrating Yom Kippur

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 10d

Today is International Day of Older Persons. Find out about our specialty group, International Association of Physical Therapists working with Older People world.physio/subgroups/older-... Read our policy statement on physiotherapy for older people: world.physio/policy/ps-older-...

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 11d

Our glossary lists common physiotherapy terms, so we can aid international interpretation and ensure consistency across our resources: world.physio/resources/glossary

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to our member organisation Yemeni Physical Therapy Association on their 5th anniversary

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 13d

Our specialty groups explore specific areas of physiotherapy, from acupuncture to sports. Find out how our specialty groups are advancing the profession in their fields: ow.ly/gz9c50Wr84a #GlobalPT

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 16d

Want to find out more about conferences and congresses organised by our member organisations and specialty groups?

Check out the events section on our website: world.physio/what-we-do/events

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 18d

Join our mailing list and make sure you get news and information about World Physiotherapy and the global physiotherapy community: ow.ly/gigg50VRLHE

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 22d

Did you know @worldphysio1951.bsky.social provides accreditation of physiotherapy entry level programmes in countries/territories?
Find out more about our accreditation service and the programmes that have been accredited: world.physio/what-we-do/educa...

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 24d

Two physiotherapists from Taiwan collaborated with World Physiotherapy to develop and present reports on direct access and artificial intelligence to the board and staff

Find out more: world.physio/news/world-physi...

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 24d

What do you know about the representation of women in the global physiotherapy workforce, in our member organisations, and at #WorldPhysio2025?

Visit our website to find out what our annual membership census reveals about the representation of women in the global profession: ow.ly/jgXb50VbJol

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 28d

Vaccine preventable measles cases are on the rise

Did you know rehabilitation can play a vital role in its management?

Find out more on the World Rehabilitation Alliance emergencies webpage: www.who.int/initiatives/world...

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · 29d

@worldphysio1951.bsky.social has published its annual review for 2024
Highlights include: four new member organisations, 14 regional webinars, launching a CPD event recognition service
Find out more and download a copy of the annual review: world.physio/news/world-physi...

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you to everyone who celebrated #WorldPTDay.

Remember to email your photos and short reports to [email protected] so we can share them with the global physiotherapy community!

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you to all our volunteer translators who have helped us make the #WorldPTDay materials available in 46 languages: world.physio/wptday/toolkit?l...

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy #WorldPTDay2025!

Watch our video in French and download the materials on healthy ageing: ow.ly/bsNa50WT2bp

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy #WorldPTDay2025!

Watch our video in Spanish and download the materials on healthy ageing: ow.ly/bsNa50WT2bp

World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy #WorldPTDay2025!

Watch our video and download the materials on healthy ageing: ow.ly/bsNa50WT2bp

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 7

Watch a video message from Mike Landry, @worldphysio1951.bsky.social president, to mark #WorldPTDay

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 6

Good luck to everyone marking #WorldPTDay2025
We can't wait to see your photos and posts about your activities!

#GlobalPT

world.physio/wptday/toolkit?l...

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 5

Are you a CPD provider looking for international recognition?

World Physiotherapy's CPD event recognition service offers a quality assurance process to ensure your events meet World Physiotherapy quality standards.

Find out more: world.physio/education/contin...

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 4

There's still time to get involved in #WorldPTDay2025

Watch our video and download the materials on healthy ageing: world.physio/wptday/toolkit?l...

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World Physiotherapy @worldphysio1951.bsky.social · Sep 2

#WorldPTDay2025 materials are now available in Polish: world.physio/wptday/toolkit?l...

Volunteer translators are working on other languages and these will be published ASAP