Photos of IPTOP in Tokyo
29 May 2025
Here you can see photos of IPTOP activities at the WP Congress in Tokyo, Japan.
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IPTOP @ TOKYO 2025 IPTOP Program
Older people: The Global Challenge
By 2025 there will be an estimated 800 million older people in the world, with the fastest growth being in developing countries. The unique knowledge, skills and experience of physiotherapists places them in a pivotal position to influence the health and function of older people.
Membership
The membership of IPTOP consists of countries that have a geriatric physiotherapy special interest group (SIG). Each country designates a representative from their SIG to attend IPTOP member country representative meetings.
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Education
IPTOP strives to support professional development to improve physiotherapy practice with older adults around the world. We do this by working to host forums and workshops at World Physiotherapy Congresses, as well as sharing information on upcoming educational events and conferences around the world.
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News
We provide news in older adult physiotherapy from around the world. If you have news to share, please send us a note.
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Heavy Strenght Training in Older Adults
23 May 2025
Older adults typically exhibit reductions in skeletal muscle maximal strength and the ability to produce force rapidly. These reductions are often augmented by concomitant acute and chronic diseases, ...
Read moreIPTOP @ Tokyo 2025
16 May 2025
IPTOP at the World Physiotherapy Congress 2025 – Tokyo Celebrating Advances in Physiotherapy for Older Adults Welcome to Tokyo! We are thrilled to announce IPTOP’s participation in the World Physi...
Read moreWorld Parkinson’s Day – April 11, 2025
11 April 2025
Today, we’re highlighting practical resources for physiotherapists working with older adults living with Parkinson’s. Topics include: The importance of exercise Podcasts and online courses Fall re...
Read more10th Conference of the French Society of Physiotherapy
7 April 2025
We welcome our newest member France! Our President Hans Hobbelen is congratulating Marine Brika, the president of the French Geriatric section during their conference in Montpelier.
Read moreAnnual Scientific meeting – Sept 12 – 13, 2025 – Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
25 March 2025
The 1st Asian Falls Network and the 4th Fragility Fracture Network of Malaysia organises on September 12 – 13, 2025 an Annual Scientifique Meeting. Safe Steps, Strong Bones: Advancing collaborative ...
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