Physiopedia team members are presenting innovative work at this week’s World Physiotherapy Congress in Tokyo, showcasing how open-access knowledge and collaborative tools are transforming rehabilitation education from Ukraine to Malaysia and beyond.
The team’s five presentations demonstrate the real-world impact of Physiopedia’s mission to make rehabilitation knowledge universally accessible. From supporting physiotherapy education in conflict zones to developing tools that standardise clinical training worldwide, each project addresses critical gaps in global rehabilitation practice.
Supporting Ukraine During Crisis
Two presentations focus on strengthening Ukrainian rehabilitation capacity during ongoing conflict:
“Strengthening Ukrainian Entry Level Physical Therapy Education: Reflections Across Four Universities” reveals how four Ukrainian universities have maintained and enhanced physiotherapy education despite extraordinary challenges. Visit this e-poster on Thursday, 29 May at 09:30-10:00 (ePO-022).
“Rehabilitation of complex injuries, burns and wounds during conflict: a training program to strengthen mentors in Ukraine” shares a specialised programme equipping Ukrainian mentors to manage severe trauma cases. This work builds on Physiopedia’s ongoing support for Ukrainian rehabilitation professionals. Visit this e-poster on Thursday, 29 May at 13:00-13:30 (ePO-028).
Transforming Global Rehabilitation Education
Three presentations showcase innovative tools developed by Physiopedia to address worldwide education challenges:
“Strengthening entry-level rehabilitation education: The development and implementation of the Academic Program Reflection Tool” introduces a framework helping institutions systematically evaluate and improve their education programmes. This tool is part of the International Rehabilitation Education and Training Toolkit (IRETT). Visit this printed poster on Friday, 30 May at 13:30-14:30 (PO-202).
“Innovations in clinical skills training: Development and implementation of a clinical skills training tool (CSTT) for accessible, high-quality training programs” presents a solution making standardised clinical training available globally, regardless of local resources. Visit this e-poster on Saturday, 31 May at 12:15-12:45 (ePO-029).
“Impostor Phenomenon Among Physiotherapists: A Scoping Review of Challenges and Interventions” addresses a rarely discussed barrier to professional development, offering evidence-based strategies to support clinician confidence. This builds on Physiopedia’s work supporting professional wellbeing. Visit this e-poster on Saturday, 31 May at 12:15-12:45 (ePO-029).
These presentations represent tangible outcomes of Physiopedia’s collaborative team approach. Whether supporting education in crisis situations or addressing universal challenges in education and clinical training, the work demonstrates how shared knowledge and resources can transform rehabilitation practice worldwide. Congress attendees can learn directly from the developers about implementing these tools in their own contexts.
The team looks forward to connecting with the global physiotherapy community throughout the congress, sharing not just research findings but practical tools that are already making a difference in rehabilitation education and clinical practice across diverse settings.
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