World Physiotherapy Congress 2025 in Tokyo
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| Rok publikování | 2025 |
| Druh | Vyžádané přednášky |
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| Popis | At this year’s World Physiotherapy Congress in Tokyo, held from 29 to 31 May 2025, I participated together with colleagues from the Faculty of Sports Studies at Masaryk University and the Faculty of Health Sciences at Palacký University Olomouc. The rich program offered an exceptional opportunity to share experiences across continents and professional fields. The scientific and social program included: 23 focused symposia 13 discussion sessions 5 seminars organized by World Physiotherapy 12 new clinical seminars focusing on practical issues 27 networking sessions 52 “Idobata sessions” – informal discussion forums 22 clinical visits and a joint meeting of World Physiotherapy and JPTA (Japanese Physical Therapy Association) A total of 2,448 abstracts were presented, including 370 oral presentations, 678 e-posters, and 1,400 printed posters. I consider the networking sessions one of the most valuable and unique features of this year’s congress. They enabled structured professional discussions within the various special interest and clinical groups of World Physiotherapy, as well as among regional representatives – in our case, primarily from Europe. It was an excellent opportunity to meet colleagues from all over the world, exchange experiences, and compare diverse approaches to clinical practice and physiotherapy education. A similarly open and inspiring atmosphere characterized the Idobata sessions, informal yet highly engaging discussion platforms. The official program was complemented by several social events, including a welcome reception and a congress party featuring a cultural program and tasting of local specialties. These informal gatherings greatly contributed to establishing new professional contacts and friendships among participants. Throughout the congress, there was a clear and growing emphasis on Evidence-Based Medicine/Practice (EBM/EBP), which reflected the ongoing development of physiotherapy as a modern, research-driven profession. Personally, I particularly appreciated that a significant portion of the program was devoted to physiotherapy education – from sharing experiences in curriculum design to exploring innovative teaching methods. It was inspiring to hear how physiotherapy education varies across countries and what challenges and opportunities this diversity brings. The congress thus offered a multidisciplinary program, professional workshops, and social networking events, all contributing to an atmosphere of collaboration and inspiration. |