The theme for this year's World PT Day is cardiovascular disease and stroke

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World Physiotherapy annual review highlights global collaboration, innovation, and impact

A year of progress in advocacy, education, and international collaboration

Physiopedia Plus becomes first World Physiotherapy approved CPD provider

Helping learners identify trusted education providers

Founding member organisations come together to help shape the future of global physiotherapy

Celebrating 75 years and looking to the future of Physio2040

World Physiotherapy holds extraordinary general meeting

Voting delegates from 96 member organisations attend EGM

Europe region holds its 15th general meeting in Pristina, Kosovo

Representatives from 32 member organisations came together at the Europe region general meeting

Innovation, collaboration, and connection at the World Physiotherapy Africa region conference

Physiotherapy profession unites to advance rehabilitation across Africa.

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World Physiotherapy congress
2027

Submit an abstract before 29 September to share your work with the global physiotherapy community in Guadalajara on 14-16 May 2027

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World PT Day 2026 – 8 September

This year's theme focuses on the role of physiotherapy in the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease and stroke

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Rehabilitation in conflict

A new ten-part webinar series for rehabilitation professionals working in conflict and humanitarian settings

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Physiotherapists worldwide

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Bursary recipients at our congress

38 physiotherapists from 19 countries/territories were able to take part in our congress