IPTOP

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

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

Congrats to Anup Acharya, MCR Nepal, IPTOP Education Award recipient ! Anup attended WP-AWP and presented his research that found 37% of 300 assistive devices were not being used. His work highlights the importance of individual assessment, proper fitting, training and follow-up.

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

10,000+ delegates. 2 days. One mission: advancing care for older adults. 🙌 Thanks to Dr. Megha Sheth & Dr. Manthan Purohit for organizing IPTOP’s presence at World Physiotherapy AWP 2026 in New Delhi!

[World Physiotherapy @WorldPhysio1951]

🚨 Abstract submissions close tomorrow!

The call for abstracts for World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 closes midnight UTC 29 Sept.

Don't miss your chance to present your work to the global physiotherapy community

https://t.co/RUS0tLdb9A

@WorldPhysioSAR | @ERWorldPhysio

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

Age really is just a number when it comes to rehabilitation potential!

The findings highlight an important point: age alone does not determine rehabilitation potential. Frailty and baseline function may play a bigger role in predicting recovery.

Link: https://t.co/Lt8u1zxtFa

[World Physiotherapy @WorldPhysio1951]

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.

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

Congratulations to Bertha, our MCR from Ghana, on successfully defending her PhD dissertation on falls, physical frailty & functional fitness in older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa! Margreet (MCR, Belgium) was there to support her. Proud IPTOP moment!

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

IPTOP turns 25 in 2027! 🎉 Each of our 28 member countries will nominate one individual whose work has made an outstanding contribution to physiotherapy for older people. Honourees celebrated all year, starting Jan 2027. More Info: https://t.co/UKcxsp9Ysb

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

World Physiotherapy Congress 2027!

Get ready to connect, learn, share, and celebrate the world of physiotherapy!

May 14–16, 2027, in Guadalajara, Mexico! Who’s ready to join us?

Click here for more information: https://t.co/N1Ap6iR55j

#Physiotherapy

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

The Raymond Finlay Award supports IPTOP members aged 30 & under to attend World Physiotherapy Congress and present on Physiotherapy with Older People. 💙 Up to £350. Deadline: March 14, 2027. Apply: https://t.co/1o4vssAGFC

[Esther-Mary D'Arcy @gemda]

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

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

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. https://t.co/PKc5AXMaXD

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

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. https://t.co/PKc5AXMaXD

[World Physiotherapy @WorldPhysio1951]

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

https://t.co/CfzF8ja8oV

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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.

[World Physiotherapy @WorldPhysio1951]

🌍🎉 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?

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

Catching up on some happenings fromJuly.
IPTOP was on the ground at #IAGG2026 in Amsterdam,"Ageing Well in a Globalized World" Hans Hobbelen (Scientific Committee), Dennis Boer (Local Organizing Committee), Mel Farlie, Michal Elboim & Margreet van Dijk all represented IPTOP

[World Physiotherapy @WorldPhysio1951]

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: https://t.co/Bb3zZYJWvR

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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: https://t.co/SutLbVotie
@ERWorldPhysio | @WorldPhysioSAR | @WorldPhysioNACR | @cnomk

[World Physiotherapy @WorldPhysio1951]

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! https://t.co/UrR3LZTqHS
@ERWorldPhysio | @WorldPhysioSAR

[IPTOP @IPTOPphysio]

In June 2026, International Federation on Ageing (IFA) brought experts together to discuss Pain Management in Later Life: Aligning Evidence, Policy, and Action. IPTOP’s Patron, Jan Tessier, represented IPTOP.

Thank you to the IFA for bringing everyone together to collaborate!