Proud of IPTOP Education Grant recipient Shivam Sharma! Shivam presented research showing Perturbation-Based Balance Training reduces falls AND fall injuries in older adults. Training reactive balance for real-world recovery, clinically meaningful, practice changing. #IPTOP

Great conversations, great food, and even better company! The IPTOP Social at the 3rd World Falls Congress brought physiotherapists from around the world together to connect, celebrate, and share ideas on advancing falls prevention. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Proud of IPTOP MCR and grant recipient, Bertha! She presented at 3rd World Falls Congress in Manchester on U-shaped age patterns of falls in community older adults in Ghana. Context specific falls research from low and middle income countries matters. Bertha is making it happen.

IPTOP at the 3rd World Falls Congress in Manchester! Proud of Australia MCR Mel Haley who presented on the implementation gap in falls prevention guidelines, why evidence so often doesn't reach practice, and how to fix it. 800+ global attendees. Real conversations. Real impact.

Welcome to IPTOP, India! The Indian Association of Physiotherapists' Special Interest Group for Older People (IAP-SIG OP) officially joined IPTOP in January 2026! India brings national elder care programs, growing geriatric physio focus, and a strong tradition of Yoga. Welcome!

IPTOP webinar 2023, Vitality Capacity! Vitality is defined as the interaction between energy/metabolism, neuromuscular function, and immune/stress response, key to physical & mental capacity in older age. Featuring Ivan Bautmans from the WHO Vitality Capacity Working Group. Watch:

What’s the optimal exercise dose to improve sleep quality in older adults? A new systematic review & network meta-analysis found: Exercise improves sleep Benefits seen in ~5 weeks Aerobic + resistance training was most effective Read the article here: buff.ly/KdnIa9B

World PT Day 2026 is coming — 8 Sept! This year’s focus: Cardiovascular disease Stroke prevention & rehab Physiotherapists help people move more, reduce risk, improve recovery, and support independence. The official toolkit from World Physio includes posters, graphics, & more: buff.ly/GwLecr7

IPTOP MCR Dennis spent part of his holiday in Chile visiting Fernanda Calvo, the physio whose team won the World PT Day 2025 IPTOP video competition. What he found at Pontificia Universidad Católica was a faculty where education, research, and healthy aging are inseparable. Video: buff.ly/RCn2Zsw

Volunteer opportunity from World Physiotherapy! They're looking for educators, academics, or accreditation experts to join their Education Committee and help shape physiotherapy education globally. IPTOP encourages our community to apply. Deadline: 15 June 2026 🔗 buff.ly/vrg7OYY

The final session of World Physio's Rehab in Conflict series is Monday 1 June — Pain Management in Rehabilitation. All nine recordings are available free — SCI, TBI, amputation, burns, fractures, and more. 1 June | 16:00 UTC | Free Register: buff.ly/PclJxXM Full series: buff.ly/GsLsBKC

Exciting news from IPTOP! Our Education Officer Melanie Farlie has been appointed Lead PEDro Representative for the Global Region, representing a new international network of physiotherapy evidence advocates spanning 32 countries worldwide. We are incredibly proud, Mel! 👏 buff.ly/KYKBhdo

World Physio's Rehab in Conflict series continues this Monday 25 May, 2026 with a session on Communication & Swallowing Challenges in Conflict. Past recordings also available. Working with older people? Download IPTOP's Best Practice Statement: buff.ly/vymMPF5 Register & watch: buff.ly/9UEWgvX

Our most-watched webinar. IPTOP President Hans Hobbelen on Paratonia in Dementia: Impact and Interventions — essential viewing for physios working with older adults. Evidence-based. Clinically relevant. Free to watch. buff.ly/19Xyxkg

Ready to go global in 2027? World Physiotherapy Congress 2027 is heading to Guadalajara, Mexico! Abstracts open: June 11, 2026 Deadline: September 29, 2026 Congress: May 14–16, 2027 Time to start thinking about what you want to share with the world ! 🔗 buff.ly/08kW8Wp

Did you know physical activity can make a meaningful difference for people living with dementia? If you missed our IPTOP webinar, or want a refresher, it’s available to watch! Learn practical strategies to support movement, function, and quality of life in this population. Watch here

Congratulations Dennis Boer, MCR the Netherlands. He defended his PhD thesis March 19, at Leiden University. His thesis addressed the topic of exercise and physiotherapy for nursing home residents with dementia. Results suggest the program is safe and suitable for further testing. buff.ly/dM4gn3v

Reposting for anyone who missed it last year! Our Best Practice Statements for Physiotherapists Working With Older People During a Disaster, Conflict or Pandemic highlight how to keep care safe, person-centred and adaptable in challenging times. Full document

Did you miss our webinar on Sexual Health & Aging: The Physio’s Role presented by Dr. Uchenna Ossai? The recording is now available on the IPTOP YouTube channel. Watch the recording: buff.ly/a0ZPQ2n

New research led by Mel Haley, IPTOP MCR from Australia. Are health services actually using fall-prevention guidelines effectively? Review of 55 papers shows quality is often poor, patient outcomes missing 50% of the time, no clear impact on fall rates. Read the full article here: buff.ly/YQTz9k4

Our IPTOP webinar “Sex and Aging: The Role of Physiotherapy” is coming up soon! Join Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai for a focused 30-minute session on integrating sexual health into physiotherapy care for older adults. 3 March 2026 UTC 2:00 | 1pm Sydney | 9pm NYC Click here to register: buff.ly/0VwQmOq

Are you heading to the World Falls Congress? IPTOP are holding a social event on the Thursday evening, 25 June, which is open to all physiotherapists. It will be a drink, a meal (or both!) and a chance to socialise with like minded colleagues. Scan the QR code or click to register. buff.ly/TFX1QxF

Sex & Aging: The Physio’s Role Sexual health doesn’t stop with age—and neither should physiotherapy care. ✔️ When to raise the topic ✔️ Why sexual health matters in aging ✔️ How physios can support patients with sensitivity Register here: buff.ly/mXk5iMb

Calling all IPTOP members! Join our 30-minute focus group to chat about what you want to see in future webinars. November 11, 2025 AEDT – Hosted by Melanie Farlie MT – Hosted by Grayson Doar Let’s shape the future of IPTOP together. Registration links in comments.

Congratulations to María Fernanda Calvo for winning the IPTOP Healthy Ageing Video Contest! Her project highlights how physiotherapists promote Healthy Ageing through exercise & intergenerational learning, connecting students with older adults to move, learn & thrive together. buff.ly/PSiVPQP

Join the IPTOP Webinar! Coach2Move: A Person-Centered Care Approach for Older Adults Speaker: Ward Heij, Univ. of Utah Oct 29/30, 2025 UTC 20:00 | 7am Sydney | 4pm NYC Enhance motivation, activity & self-efficacy in older adults. Register here: buff.ly/18ZacQn

The number of people aged 60 years or over has more than doubled, from around 541 million in 1995 to 1.2 billion in 2025, and is projected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050 – we need the number of physiotherapists working with older people to increase at the same rate and pace #OlderPeoplesDay

The number of persons aged 80 years or over is growing and is projected to surpass the number of infants by the mid 2030’s Physiotherapy can help keeping older people fit and active as they age and support those who need rehabilitation #OlderPeoplesDay

The increase in older people is evident in developing countries, which will account for the majority of older persons within the next 30 years. IPTOP hopes to grow its membership in LMIC to better support physiotherapists working with older people in those countries #OlderPeoplesDay

As we age, it’s common to worry about falling. But there are exercise programs that can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility! Learn more from @NCOAging and find a program to help you stay #FallsFree in your area today. bit.ly/FPAW-Find-A-... #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek #FPAW25

Physiotherapists play a key role in dementia rehabilitation enabling people to remain as independent as possible #WorldAlzheimersDay

On #WorldAlzheimersDay we are going to focus on @alzdisint report ‘Reimagining life with dementia-the power of rehabilitation’ contributions from our Vice-President @KateLawlerPT. Read the report here: buff.ly/GNcDevx Instahandle:alzdisint BlueSky:@alzint.org LinkedIn:alzdisint Facebook:alzdisint

Thank you for making #WorldPTDay a success! From falls prevention to mobility support, physiotherapists are making a difference. Stay tuned for a recap of global IPTOP events and the winner of our Video Competition! #WorldPTDay #IPTOP

Joyeuse #WorldPTDay !Les physiothérapeutes du monde entier défendent le #VieillissementSain. IPTOP célèbre le rôle des physiothérapeutes dans l'aide aux personnes âgées pour vivre plus fort et plus longtemps. Dites-nous comment vous faites une différence!

¡Feliz #WorldPTDay Los fisioterapeutas de todo el mundo están defendiendo el #EnvejecimientoSaludable. IPTOP celebra el papel de los fisioterapeutas en ayudar a los adultos mayores a vivir vidas más fuertes y largas. ¡Cuéntanos cómo estás haciendo la diferencia!

Doing some physical activity is better than none. Start by doing small amounts, and gradually increase over time. Older adults should be as physically active as they can. Adjust the effort according to your fitness and range of motion. #WorldPTDay buff.ly/zUpQGTp

Happy #WorldPTDay! Physiotherapists across the world are championing #HealthyAgeing. IPTOP celebrates the role of PTs in helping older adults live stronger, longer lives. Tell us how you're making a difference!

Share your photos! How are you celebrating World PT Day? Tag us with @IPTOPPhysio and use #WorldPTDay We'll be re-sharing stories from around the globe!

One week to go! IPTOP is ready for #WorldPTDay – are you? It’s never too late! Use your voice to promote healthy ageing and the role of PTs! Download materials: buff.ly/QWBk785 #WorldPhysioDay #IPTOP

Countdown to #WorldPTDay: Just 10 days to go! Get involved with World Physio and IPTOP – download the toolkit, host an event, or spread the word.

IPTOP are holding a video competition for #WorldPTDay All you have to do is submit a <60 sec video showing how physiotherapy supports healthy ageing in older adults! Prize: $150 (cash, gift card, or paid content access) For full details buff.ly/chXLz1K

On #WorldPTDay, we will be celebrating the impact of physiotherapy on healthy ageing. Listen to this podcast about how you can promote physical activity and healthy aging from @APTA_official ahead of 8th Sep. www.iptop-physio.org/education/po...

How can we scale up physical activity for older adults around the world? Movement is medicine. Let’s make it available to all- watch this video for some ideas ahead of #WorldPTDay.

World Physiotherapy Day is coming! This year’s theme is Promoting Healthy Ageing. IPTOP is proud to support this vital cause. Mark your calendars for September 8, #WorldPTDay The toolkit is available in 15+ languages, find yours! world.physio/wptday/toolk...

Sarah Quinn (USA) – Spoke on strategies for getting up from the floor 🇺🇸

Marina Bruderer-Hofstetter (Switzerland) – Delivered two presentations on apps and wearables 🇨🇭

Margreet van Dijk (Belgium) – Highlighted caregiver support for older inpatients 🇧🇪

Matoula Wicks (Australia) – Shared her work on online exercise programs for older adults 🇦🇺

IPTOP is proud to support 5 incredible members who presented at #WorldPhysio2025 through our Education Grant and the Raymond Finlay Grant! @Bertha_OY (Ghana) – Presented on falls prevention with support from the Raymond Finlay Award 🇬🇭

Almost at the end of the programme – but please support the presenters at this ePoster session on older people. It’s at 2pm at ePoster #WorldPhysio2025 and includes our Belgian rep Margaretha van Dijk