Janet Thomas
janetthomas47.bsky.social
Janet Thomas
@janetthomas47.bsky.social
Physiotherapist - passionate about working with older people and educating the next generation of physios. Cofounder @physiotalk Secretary @IPTOPphysio
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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.
October 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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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
October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Our Annual General Meeting is next week, following a webinar, at 7:30pm. We would love our members to join so we can share the many updates with you. Please register at events.zoom.us/ev/Al2mtcsIx...
October 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Wave 2 of BEPOP, including 28 UK-based teams, recently completed and this webinar provides an opportunity to reflect as a community on successes and to hear from some of the participating teams on how they improved practice.

Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave2
October 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Interested in improving how we can improve delivery of resistance exercise for older people with sarcopenia or frailty? Come and hear from some of the teams who participated in BEPOP wave 2!
Wave 2 of BEPOP, including 28 UK-based teams, recently completed and this webinar provides an opportunity to reflect as a community on successes and to hear from some of the participating teams on how they improved practice.

Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave2
October 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Join our webinar to hear our webinar on an improvement project focusing on how to have fun with encouraging rehab mindedness in your team! This will be followed by our Annua General Meeting. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/MovingMounta...
October 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Happy Older Persons Day! Have you ever thought about specialising in working with Older People? Hear why some of our passionate members decided to! #IDOP #InternationalOlderPersonsDay
October 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Join our mailing list and make sure you get news and information about World Physiotherapy and the global physiotherapy community: ow.ly/gigg50VRLHE
September 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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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
How to Find an Exercise Program for Falls Prevention
Improving your strength and balance is powerful for falls prevention. Use these tips to find an exercise program that works for you.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Physiotherapists play a key role in dementia rehabilitation enabling people to remain as independent as possible #WorldAlzheimersDay
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September 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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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
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September 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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❗ Scotland-based physiotherapists

CSP Scottish Board are exploring an event in 2026, and we want it to reflect the conversations that matter most to you.

💬 Share your thoughts by completing our short survey: forms.office.com/e/KwxY7R1V9T

#Physiotherapy #CSPScotland #ProfessionalPractice
September 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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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!
September 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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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
September 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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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.
August 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Seven days! Are you ready for #WorldPTDay?

You can download advocacy toolkit, banners, information sheets, posters, and social media graphics to share this year’s message about healthy ageing

Download the materials in multiple languages: ow.ly/GQpH50WOXPU
September 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Are you passionate about advancing older people care, championing innovation, and shaping the future of our speciality?
AGILE is looking for dynamic, thoughtful individuals to join our committee.
No prior experience necessary!
September 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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
August 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Two weeks until #WorldPTDay! What will you be doing to mark the day?

Take a look at our advocacy toolkit and make your plans: ow.ly/sThR50WKg0i

Download our social media graphics and start sharing your plans: ow.ly/lBeA50WKg0j
August 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM