The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is set to host the 11th International Conference of Physical Therapy (INCPT AIIMS 2025) from December 11-15, 2025. The central theme for this landmark event, organized by the Physiotherapy Unit, Department of Neurology, is "Physiotherapy to Physiopathy," signaling a transformative shift in the discipline's identity.
The theme "Physiotherapy to Physiopathy" proposes a significant redefinition of physiotherapy envisioning it as a complete system of medicine. According to the organizers, "Physiopathy" is grounded in pathology-driven, evidence-based science that goes beyond conventional rehabilitation.
Physiotherapists as healthcare professionals capable of:
- Diagnosing the underlying causes of conditions.
- Predicting patient outcomes.
- Applying restorative, preventive, and curative interventions.
This conference is a call to action for the profession to embrace this expanded paradigm, integrating scientific inquiry, clinical practice, and innovation to transform healthcare.
Conference Structure and Highlights
- The event spans five days and includes:
- Pre-Conference Workshops (December 11-12, 2025): Featuring intensive, hands-on sessions on techniques like Taping in Sports Injury Management, Manual Therapy, and Antenatal Physiotherapy.
- Conference (December 13-14, 2025): The core scientific gathering with keynote lectures, paper presentations, brainstorming sessions, and international networking opportunities.
- Post-Conference Workshops (December 15, 2025): Continuing education focused on topics such as Comprehensive Physiotherapy Management in Spinal Cord Injury, Return to Running, and Innovations in Physiotherapy.
Key Highlights of the event include:
- Brainstorming Sessions on international techniques.
- Awards for Lifetime Achievement, Best Researcher, Best Clinician, and more.
- Competitive Student Programs, including quiz contests, cultural events, and innovations.
- Participation and Registration
The conference invites a diverse audience, including students, professionals, faculty, researchers, and international delegates. The registration deadline for package deals is November 15, 2025.
For those looking to present their work, the Call for Abstracts is open until November 15, 2025, accepting submissions for competitive oral (paper), poster, and innovation presentations on categories such as Musculoskeletal, Cardiopulmonary, Neurology, and Sports Medicine.
The 11th INCPT AIIMS 2025 promises to be a major event that will shape the future of healthcare by fundamentally redefining the scope and impact of physical therapy.
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