IPTOP
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The International Association of Physiotherapists Working With Older People - a Subgroup of World Physiotherapy -
www.iptop-physio.org
www.iptop-physio.org
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.
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.
October 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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.
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
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
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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
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
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
October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
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
October 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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
Physiotherapy can help keeping older people fit and active as they age and support those who need rehabilitation #OlderPeoplesDay
October 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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
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
October 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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
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
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
September 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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
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
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
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
September 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
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!
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!
September 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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!
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!
How are you celebrating World PT Day? Tag us with
@IPTOPPhysio
and use #WorldPTDay
We'll be re-sharing stories from around the globe!
September 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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!
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
Use your voice to promote healthy ageing and the role of PTs!
Download materials: buff.ly/QWBk785
#WorldPhysioDay #IPTOP
September 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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
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.
Get involved with World Physio and IPTOP – download the toolkit, host an event, or spread the word.
August 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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.
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
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
August 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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
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
Sarah Quinn (USA) – Spoke on strategies for getting up from the floor 🇺🇸
May 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Sarah Quinn (USA) – Spoke on strategies for getting up from the floor 🇺🇸
Marina Bruderer-Hofstetter (Switzerland) – Delivered two presentations on apps and wearables 🇨🇭
May 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Marina Bruderer-Hofstetter (Switzerland) – Delivered two presentations on apps and wearables 🇨🇭
Margreet van Dijk (Belgium) – Highlighted caregiver support for older inpatients 🇧🇪
May 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Margreet van Dijk (Belgium) – Highlighted caregiver support for older inpatients 🇧🇪
Matoula Wicks (Australia) – Shared her work on online exercise programs for older adults 🇦🇺
May 31, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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 🇬🇭
@Bertha_OY (Ghana) – Presented on falls prevention with support from the Raymond Finlay Award 🇬🇭
May 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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 🇬🇭
@Bertha_OY (Ghana) – Presented on falls prevention with support from the Raymond Finlay Award 🇬🇭
What a night! The IPTOP After-Meeting Social in Tokyo brought together physiotherapists from around the world who are passionate about improving care for older adults. Great food and meaningful conversations. Grateful for this global community of clinicians, educators, and researchers.
May 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
What a night! The IPTOP After-Meeting Social in Tokyo brought together physiotherapists from around the world who are passionate about improving care for older adults. Great food and meaningful conversations. Grateful for this global community of clinicians, educators, and researchers.
What an energizing IPTOP networking session yesterday! Physios from around the globe came together to discuss the challenges of working with older adults, how technology is transforming geriatric care, and—of course—shared some funny, little-known facts about our home countries.
May 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
What an energizing IPTOP networking session yesterday! Physios from around the globe came together to discuss the challenges of working with older adults, how technology is transforming geriatric care, and—of course—shared some funny, little-known facts about our home countries.
Come visit us at Booth GAV1. We're showcasing the Balance Intensity Scale — a practical, evidence-informed tool to guide your clinical decision-making and progress your patients with confidence. PTs, students, educators, and clinicians, come say hi, grab a resource, and let’s talk balance!
May 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Come visit us at Booth GAV1. We're showcasing the Balance Intensity Scale — a practical, evidence-informed tool to guide your clinical decision-making and progress your patients with confidence. PTs, students, educators, and clinicians, come say hi, grab a resource, and let’s talk balance!
April 11 is #WorldParkinsonsDay
We are going to share a series of resources that will help physiotherapists working with older people living with Parkinson’s. Keep an eye on all of our social media feeds through the day! #Instagram #Facebook #LinkedIn #X
We are going to share a series of resources that will help physiotherapists working with older people living with Parkinson’s. Keep an eye on all of our social media feeds through the day! #Instagram #Facebook #LinkedIn #X
April 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
April 11 is #WorldParkinsonsDay
We are going to share a series of resources that will help physiotherapists working with older people living with Parkinson’s. Keep an eye on all of our social media feeds through the day! #Instagram #Facebook #LinkedIn #X
We are going to share a series of resources that will help physiotherapists working with older people living with Parkinson’s. Keep an eye on all of our social media feeds through the day! #Instagram #Facebook #LinkedIn #X
Welcome, France! 🇫🇷🎉
IPTOP is excited to welcome France as our newest member country! In this photo, IPTOP President Hans Hobbelen shakes hands with Marine Brika, France’s country representative.
Together, we continue to strengthen physiotherapy for older adults worldwide!
IPTOP is excited to welcome France as our newest member country! In this photo, IPTOP President Hans Hobbelen shakes hands with Marine Brika, France’s country representative.
Together, we continue to strengthen physiotherapy for older adults worldwide!
April 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Welcome, France! 🇫🇷🎉
IPTOP is excited to welcome France as our newest member country! In this photo, IPTOP President Hans Hobbelen shakes hands with Marine Brika, France’s country representative.
Together, we continue to strengthen physiotherapy for older adults worldwide!
IPTOP is excited to welcome France as our newest member country! In this photo, IPTOP President Hans Hobbelen shakes hands with Marine Brika, France’s country representative.
Together, we continue to strengthen physiotherapy for older adults worldwide!
NEWS RELEASE: Physiotherapists play a critical role in supporting older adults during disasters, conflicts, and pandemics. IPTOP's new Best Practice Statements provide evidence-based guidance to ensure safe, effective, and person-centered care in crisis situations. www.iptop-physio.org/news/
February 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
NEWS RELEASE: Physiotherapists play a critical role in supporting older adults during disasters, conflicts, and pandemics. IPTOP's new Best Practice Statements provide evidence-based guidance to ensure safe, effective, and person-centered care in crisis situations. www.iptop-physio.org/news/