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group photo of participants at Africa region conference 2026

Innovation, collaboration, and connection at the World Physiotherapy Africa region conference

Physiotherapy profession unites to advance rehabilitation across Africa.

World PT Day 2026 materials launched

Campaign materials for World PT Day 2026 launched

A group of panellists on stage discussing in front of a number of South American flags. The screen reads World Physiotherapy Guadalahara 2027

World Physiotherapy South America region conference in Punta del Este

28 April 2026

Bringing the profession together to collaborate and share knowledge, expertise and innovation

World Physiotherapy pays tribute to Dr Hana Ahmed Al-Khamees

24 April 2026

Honouring the life and work of the president of the KPTA

Graphic that has a variety of partner logos on right hand side and the words "webinar series - rehabilitation in conflict" on the left.

New global webinar series on rehabilitation in conflict

9 April 2026

An expert-led series for health professionals working in the field

Seven individuals standing in a row in front of two flags, one of which is the flag of Uzbekistan

Exploring opportunities to advance physiotherapy education in Uzbekistan

10 March 2026

World Physiotherapy advances development of physiotherapy education

A physiotherapy instructor stands at the front of a classroom demonstrating a human muscle anatomy model while students in white medical uniforms sit at desks listening and taking notes.

Strengthening rehabilitation training and capacity in Tajikistan

10 March 2026

Advancing physiotherapy education through international partnership

Photo of JPTA receiving Japan Excellent Conference Award 2025

JPTA wins award for World Physiotherapy Congress 2025

19 February 2026

Congratulations to JPTA for receiving the Japan Excellent Conference Award 2025