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Pacific physiotherapy leaders chart path for regional collaboration

Identifying shared priorities and next steps for progression

A new era for physiotherapists in Türkiye

New regulations expand physiotherapy practice in Türkiye

World Physiotherapy introduces new online Salesforce system to support accreditation services

A new digital system to streamline and expand our education accreditation services

Physiotherapy development gains momentum in the Dominican Republic

New opportunities identified for workforce development and rehabilitation services

Strengthening physiotherapy practice in France

Prioritising public health, access to care, and professional standards

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

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

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World Physiotherapy Congress
2027

Attend the profession’s largest global congress and join your international colleagues in Mexico. Register by 14 January to benefit from early bird rates.

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75 noteworthy physiotherapists

As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, World Physiotherapy is recognising 75 noteworthy physiotherapists.

View the noteworthy physiotherapists announced so far

World PT Day 2026

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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Our impact

We measure and report on our impact on the global physiotherapy profession

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Physiotherapists worldwide

We are the sole international voice for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide

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Member organisations

We represent national physiotherapy associations from 129 countries/territories and territories

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Bursary recipients at our congress

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