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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.