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Janet Thomas

@janetthomas47.bsky.social

Physiotherapist - passionate about working with older people and educating the next generation of physios. Secretary of IPTOP Hon. President of AGILE

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Marking @hcpc.bsky.social #CPDWeek2026 by delivering an inservice on keeping a CPD portfolio to our OTs and physios

04.03.2026 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out the latest Agility!

We would love to hear your thoughts on it- please complete our feedback form! forms.gle/jQ1XgYSmxHxD...

Also stay tuned for more Info about our next edition!

18.02.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our IPTOP webinar β€œSex and Aging: The Role of Physiotherapy” is coming up soon!
Join Dr. Uchenna β€œUC” Ossai for a focused 30-minute session on integrating sexual health into physiotherapy care for older adults.
3 March 2026
UTC 2:00 | 1pm Sydney | 9pm NYC
Click here to register: buff.ly/0VwQmOq

20.02.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 7 days to go until our first webinar of 2026.
Janet Thomas looks at our opportunities as physiotherapists to intervene earlier in those who aren't frail... yet!
Find out more and book your place here: tinyurl.com/agilejanet

17.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't miss out on our first webinar of the year with Honorary President, @janetthomas47.bsky.social!

Register here: tinyurl.com/agilejanet

01.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you heading to the World Falls Congress? IPTOP are holding a social event on the Thursday evening, 25 June, which is open to all physiotherapists. It will be a drink, a meal (or both!) and a chance to socialise with like minded colleagues. Scan the QR code or click to register.
buff.ly/TFX1QxF

03.02.2026 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for our 2026 Learning Series. Topics ranging from Prevention to Quality Improvement and Research.
Launching 24th Feb with Janet Thomas, Not just a tip of the iceberg: beyond the 10%.

Register at tinyurl.com/agilejanet
Contact agile.educationofficer@gmail.com to get involved.

28.01.2026 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to sharing my thoughts in this webinar

23.01.2026 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come and join us for our first webinar of 2026. Our new president Janet Thomas shines a light on preventative care in frailty. This is one not to be missed.

20.01.2026 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Calling all IPTOP members!
Join our 30-minute focus group to chat about what you want to see in future webinars.
November 11, 2025
AEDT – Hosted by Melanie Farlie
MT – Hosted by Grayson Doar
Let’s shape the future of IPTOP together. Registration links in comments.

23.10.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: IPTOP Webinar Series Focus group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: IPTOP Webinar Series Focus group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

November 11, 2025 12:00-12:30 pm AEDT - Hosted by Melanie Farlie: monash.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

23.10.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: IPTOP Focus Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: IPTOP Focus Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

November 11, 2025 12:00 - 12:30pm MT - Hosted by Grayson Doar
utah.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

23.10.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the IPTOP Webinar!

Coach2Move: A Person-Centered Care Approach for Older Adults
Speaker: Ward Heij, Univ. of Utah

Oct 29/30, 2025
UTC 20:00 | 7am Sydney | 4pm NYC

Enhance motivation, activity & self-efficacy in older adults.
Register here: buff.ly/18ZacQn

03.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to MarΓ­a Fernanda Calvo for winning the IPTOP Healthy Ageing Video Contest!
Her project highlights how physiotherapists promote Healthy Ageing through exercise & intergenerational learning, connecting students with older adults to move, learn & thrive together. buff.ly/PSiVPQP

09.10.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Annual General Meeting is next week, following a webinar, at 7:30pm. We would love our members to join so we can share the many updates with you. Please register at events.zoom.us/ev/Al2mtcsIx...

17.10.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wave 2 of BEPOP, including 28 UK-based teams, recently completed and this webinar provides an opportunity to reflect as a community on successes and to hear from some of the participating teams on how they improved practice.

Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave2

03.10.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Interested in improving how we can improve delivery of resistance exercise for older people with sarcopenia or frailty? Come and hear from some of the teams who participated in BEPOP wave 2!

04.10.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our webinar to hear our webinar on an improvement project focusing on how to have fun with encouraging rehab mindedness in your team! This will be followed by our Annua General Meeting. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/MovingMounta...

04.10.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Older Persons Day! Have you ever thought about specialising in working with Older People? Hear why some of our passionate members decided to! #IDOP #InternationalOlderPersonsDay

01.10.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our mailing list and make sure you get news and information about World Physiotherapy and the global physiotherapy community: ow.ly/gigg50VRLHE

23.09.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Find an Exercise Program for Falls Prevention Improving your strength and balance is powerful for falls prevention. Use these tips to find an exercise program that works for you.

As we age, it’s common to worry about falling. But there are exercise programs that can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility! Learn more from @NCOAging and find a program to help you stay #FallsFree in your area today. bit.ly/FPAW-Find-A-... #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek #FPAW25

22.09.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Physiotherapists play a key role in dementia rehabilitation enabling people to remain as independent as possible #WorldAlzheimersDay

21.09.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On #WorldAlzheimersDay we are going to focus on @alzdisint report β€˜Reimagining life with dementia-the power of rehabilitation’ contributions from our Vice-President @KateLawlerPT. Read the report here: buff.ly/GNcDevx

Instahandle:alzdisint
BlueSky:@alzint.org
LinkedIn:alzdisint
Facebook:alzdisint

21.09.2025 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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❗ Scotland-based physiotherapists

CSP Scottish Board are exploring an event in 2026, and we want it to reflect the conversations that matter most to you.

πŸ’¬ Share your thoughts by completing our short survey: forms.office.com/e/KwxY7R1V9T

#Physiotherapy #CSPScotland #ProfessionalPractice

12.09.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Share your photos!
How are you celebrating World PT Day? Tag us with
@IPTOPPhysio
and use #WorldPTDay
We'll be re-sharing stories from around the globe!

07.09.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One week to go! IPTOP is ready for #WorldPTDay – are you? It’s never too late!
Use your voice to promote healthy ageing and the role of PTs!
Download materials: buff.ly/QWBk785
#WorldPhysioDay #IPTOP

02.09.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Countdown to #WorldPTDay: Just 10 days to go!
Get involved with World Physio and IPTOP – download the toolkit, host an event, or spread the word.

29.08.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0