Abstract submission
Submission deadline: 14 October 2025
Conference theme: Science that drives, technology that transforms, and physiotherapy that connects
Submitting an abstract
The call for abstracts is open. Abstracts are invited that:
- report on the latest research with original scientific data [this includes systematic reviews/narrative reviews and meta-analyses]; special interest reports and case studies can be submitted, submissions with pending results and study protocols will not be accepted
- address new and unique developments in practice, theory, education, management, policy, and resources
- describe innovative ways in which established methods have been adapted to meet the changing needs of practice
Whilst abstracts are invited on all topics across physiotherapy practice, education and research, abstracts in the field of innovation and technology are of particular interest to the scientific committee (SC).
Presentation format
Abstracts are presented either as a platform or a printed poster presentation.
All presenters are required to attend the conference in person.
Platform presentations
Each platform presentation is scheduled for 10 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions.
Printed poster presentations
Authors have a designated presentation time during the lunch break onsite for discussion with participants. The area available to display printed posters will limit the number of printed posters that can be accommodated.
The decision of what format to assign to any abstract rests with the SC.
Selection criteria
Submitted abstracts will go through a blind peer-review process carried out by international reviewers.
The following principles will be used to review abstracts:
- does the report address a "significant" or "important" issue?
- do the methods/approach enable the question to be answered rigorously?
- have the data/findings been interpreted appropriately?
- are the contents of the abstract clear and logical?