Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

18/08/2025

Congratulations to the newest addition to the PhJPT Editorial Board!
Welcome to the team Sir Rainier Ferrer Canalita, PTRP, our newest co-copy editor.

We are excited to have you on board as we embark on our mission to publish the newest to the Filipino PT community.

17/08/2025

📩 Request for Invitation Letter – IMPETUS 2025

Planning to attend the Philippine Physical Therapy Association’s IMPETUS 2025 on November 22–23, 2025 at Century Park Hotel?

Kindly fill out the form below to request your official invitation letter:
🔗 https://forms.gle/afPi29WwJaiGmYPj6
📎 QR code available below for easy access.

Let’s move forward together in advancing our profession. See you at !

17/08/2025

🧠 Call for Research Abstracts – Impetus 2025
📅 Event Dates: November 22–23, 2025
📍 Venue: Century Park Hotel Manila
🎓 For Physical Therapy Professionals and Students

We are excited to invite licensed physical therapists, faculty, clinicians, and students to submit research abstracts for Impetus 2025, a scientific conference dedicated to advancing the field of physical therapy.

This is a valuable opportunity to present your research, share evidence-based practices, and engage with fellow professionals in shaping the future of rehabilitation science and physical therapy education.

📌 Submission Guidelines & Portal:
Please scan the QR code provided to access the abstract submission guidelines and the online portal.
Submission portal link:

https://tinyurl.com/imPeTus2025Research

🕒 Deadline for Abstract Submission: August 31, 2025

Join us in promoting excellence and innovation in physical therapy research at Impetus 2025!

17/08/2025

🎤 Call for Focused Symposia – Impetus 2025
📅 Event Dates: November 22–23, 2025
📍 Venue: Century Park Hotel Manila

We are now accepting proposals for Focused Symposia for Impetus 2025, a premier scientific event dedicated to the field of physical therapy.

Focused symposia offer a platform for in-depth discussions and expert-led presentations on current trends, innovations, and challenges in physical therapy practice, education, and research. We invite faculty, clinicians, researchers, and professionals to lead engaging sessions that stimulate thought and promote collaboration.

🔗 Submission Guidelines & Portal:
Please refer to the QR code provided to access the Focused Symposia Submission Guidelines and the submission portal.

Submission portal link:
https://tinyurl.com/imPeTus2025Symposium

🕒 Deadline for Submission: August 31, 2025

We look forward to your proposals and to making Impetus 2025 a dynamic and impactful gathering for the physical therapy community.

17/08/2025

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT:
IMPETUS 2025

The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), in collaboration with Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (FEU-NRMF), proudly presents:

IMPETUS 2025
🗓 November 22–23, 2025
📍 Century Park Hotel, Manila
Join us for two days of insightful lectures, hands-on workshops, and meaningful collaborations with local and international experts in the field of Physical Therapy.

We are excited to announce the registration rates for this much-awaited event.

✅ Inclusions:
Access to all plenary and breakout sessions, conference kit, certificate of participation, and meals for both days.

🎯 Limited slots available. Register early to secure your seat!

Link to register:

https://www.philpta.org/impetus2025registration

Stay tuned for more updates on speakers, program schedules, and workshop offerings. For inquiries and registration, please contact us through our social media channels.

17/08/2025

🫁 National Lung Month 2025 🫁
Theme: “Healthy Lungs, Healthy Pilipinas — TB ay Labanan, Buhay ay Ingatan!”
This August, the Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc. joins the nation in advocating for stronger respiratory health and the continued fight against tuberculosis.
Physical therapists play a vital role in pulmonary rehabilitation, helping individuals recover lung function, improve endurance, and regain quality of life.
Let’s work together for a healthier Pilipinas—because every breath matters. 💙🇵🇭

14/08/2025

14/08/2025

MOTIONized 2025 – Elevating PT Across the Lifespan!

Today, the energy was unmatched as passionate physical therapists from across the country gathered at SMX Convention Center for MOTIONized: Physical Therapy Interventions and Management Across the Lifespan .

From cutting-edge lectures to hands-on workshops, MOTIONized delivered knowledge, skills, and inspiration across pediatric, adult, and geriatric care — all in one powerful day.

✨ Here’s a glimpse of the movement, momentum, and motivation that made this event unforgettable!

📍 SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
📅 14 August 2025
👥 Powered by PPTA and UST-CRS

13/08/2025

OUR LAST INTRODUCTORY COURSE FOR THE YEAR

33 PRC CPD units for PTs
35 PRC CPD units for OTs

Register now! Limited slots only!
Deadline for registration is September 5 (11:59 pm Philippine time)

Hong's Children Center for Cerebral Palsy in partnership with
Philippine Physical Therapy Association, Inc. and LearningAblers LearningAblers presents

Bobath Pediatric Introductory Course 2025
Manila September 12 - 16
Seminar-Workshop for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
on the Bobath Approach for children with cerebral palsy

For details and registration, please click the link or scan the QR Code:
https://bit.ly/4g5OZr8

10/08/2025

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08/08/2025

PechaKucha Stories: Interlacing Future Directions in Therapeutic Practices

What’s next in therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities? This dynamic session will explore how collaboration across disciplines is key to advancing impactful, inclusive interventions.

Featuring these powerhouse professionals:

⭐️Kathryn Mendoza, LPT, MaEd., BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Professional Teacher; Founding President and Board of Trustee, Professional Behavior Analysts Association of the Philippines

⭐️Christian Eidref Santos, PTRP, CPMT
Head, Philippine Physical Therapy Association - Pediatric Special Interest Group

⭐️Rosemarie Benavides-Tubilla, MBA, RSLP
President, Philippine Association of Speech-Language Pathologists

⭐️Anna-Liza Tan Pascual, MRS, OTRP
Occupational Therapist

Be part of the conversation that shapes tomorrow’s practices at the Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (PSDBP) 13th Biennial Convention entitled “Woven in Silver: Trailblazing 25 years of Developmental Pediatrics”

See you all on September 3-4, 2025 at Space at One Ayala, Makati.

For more information, check out our convention website at psdbpbiennial2025.com