Find out more about the 2025 CSP Annual Conference theme, Future Directions in Physiotherapy.
2023 conference delegateI really enjoyed the CSP conference, the themes and sessions were really forward thinking and made me feel proud to be a physiotherapist.
Our 2025 conference theme is Future Directions in Physiotherapy, and the conference planning group are inviting proposals for symposium sessions that address our theme in any of these areas:
Transformational Technology
Rapid developments in technology are transforming physiotherapy education, research and practice from diagnostics to delivery of care. Here we discuss healthcare technologies in physiotherapy with an open mind but critical eye, considering AI, simulation, remote-monitoring, virtual-reality, rehabilitative and assistive technologies including robotics. Key topics include benefits and costs, and issues to be considered for adoption such as access, user experience, safety and impact on the physiotherapy workforce.
Active Lives
More people have work-limiting health conditions than ever before, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pain and mental health conditions. Further action is needed to tackle inequalities that affect physical activity levels. This stream focuses on the approaches that assist people to take part in work or education; that build function and fitness, support exercise and physical activity across the lifecourse to improve health and well-being. It investigates innovative and collaborative ways that improve outcomes, working across specialties and settings, including in the NHS, private and third sectors.
Rehabilitation Challenge
The demand for rehabilitation is increasing, as more people in the UK live with multi-morbidity and major conditions, including neurological, orthopaedic, developmental and cardiopulmonary conditions. This stream explores the knowledge and techniques that equip physiotherapists to screen, assess and manage people with complex and co-morbid conditions. It also considers research and the latest evidence about complex integrated rehabilitation following life-changing illness, trauma or planned surgery.
The conference provides such valuable networking and is absolutely fantastic value for money. These things can't be measured yet remain invaluable.
Future Workforce
The physiotherapy workforce is growing. Career pathways are expanding, and more people work in blended and extended roles. This theme focuses on evidence about learning and development principles, educational approaches, leadership skills and regulatory frameworks that invest in the current and future workforce. Areas for discussion include how we create inclusive, high-performing working environments, balance general and specialist physiotherapy skills, as well as the specific support needed at career transition points such as moving into enhanced, leadership or educator roles and integrating internationally educated physiotherapists into the UK workforce.
2023 conference delegateI was surprised at how much content was relevant to my practice and would definitely attend again and recommend others to do so.