Singapore Physiotherapy Association

01/10/2025

📢 Deadline Extended! Submissions for workshops & symposium at SIPC 2026 are now open until 30th November 2025. Submit your proposal and be part of SIPC 2026.

30/09/2025

🔥 What an energising evening it was at our SPA Musculoskeletal Skills Exchange Program – Workshop 4: Sports Taping!

From ankles to shoulders, participants got hands-on with taping techniques that boost recovery, enhance performance, and give athletes the confidence to move stronger. 🏐⚽🏀

A big thank you to Ms Karen Koh Mui Ling for bringing her expertise, energy, and practical insights that made learning both engaging and immediately applicable. 🙌

Beyond the skills, the evening was filled with connection, collaboration, and community - physiotherapists learning together and walking away with fresh confidence. 💪✨

💡 And we’re not done yet! The next workshop in the Musculoskeletal Skills Exchange Program is already lined up - check out our posts for details and secure your spot early.

27/09/2025

💡 Cardiac Management Education Series 2025 – Part 2

🎤 Speakers:
A/Prof Doreen Tan Su-Yin (NUHCS)
Ms Swapna Tony (TTSH)
👩‍💼 Moderator: Ms Cindy Soh (NUP)

📅 14 November 2025 (Fri)
🕖 7:00 – 8:00pm (via Zoom)
🎟 SPA & Student Members: FREE | Non-members: $30
🔗 Register here with link in bio: https://tinyurl.com/PACE14Nov

Join us to explore how innovation is driving safer, smarter, and more effective cardiac rehab! 🚀

26/09/2025

The lineup is sizzling — and it starts here! 🔥🎤

Plenary speaker Dr. Stephanie Filbay is joining us to explore the future of physiotherapy — innovative, evidence-based, and built to last. 🌱💡

Find out more about her and SIPC at :
https://www.physiotherapy.org.sg/SIPC-2026

26/09/2025

Sports Taping & Kinesiology Taping Methods

🗓 Monday, 17 Nov 2025 🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join us for a hands-on session led by Leslie, where you’ll gain foundational skills in sports taping and Kinesio taping for the foot, ankle, knee, and shoulder. 🦶🦵💪

🎯 Learning Objectives
✔ Learn the fundamentals of sports taping and Kinesio taping
✔ Understand efficacy and practical applications
✔ Apply taping for injury prevention and for treating the injured athlete

This session is part of SPA’s bi-monthly Musculoskeletal Skills Exchange Program – designed for physiotherapists and physiotherapy students to share and sharpen their manual skills. ✨

All tapes will be provided. 🎁

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Target audience: Physiotherapists & physiotherapy students

📌 Registration details

Exclusive registration for SPA members from 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2025 🗓

Opens to all participants after 10 Oct 2025 🎉

👉 Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/Workshop1711

18/09/2025

🌿💡 Redefining Physiotherapy Starts Here.
Meet our honoured speakers and trailblazers of SIPC 2026 — driving sustainable and innovative practices that are reshaping our profession.
Get inspired. Get ready. 🚀

17/09/2025

Ready to shape the future of practice? 🌍 Submit your abstract to SIPC 2026 and be part of the movement. 💡
🗓 Abstract Deadline: 15th Dec 2025

11/09/2025

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11/09/2025

✨ Keep Moving, Keep Thriving! ✨

The Singapore Physiotherapy Association, in collaboration with the National Library Board, invites you to a special talk on Active Ageing with Ms Vanitha Muthiah, Principal Physiotherapist at Methodist Welfare Services.

This session is beneficial for seniors, caregivers, and loved ones — discover how exercise can improve strength, balance, and coordination to prevent falls and maintain independence. 💪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

👩‍⚕️ About the Speaker

Ms Vanitha brings over 20 years of experience in physiotherapy, with a strong focus on elderly care. A firm believer in “Prevention is better than cure”, she empowers seniors and their caregivers with practical strategies to stay active and thrive in their golden years.

📅 Date: 28 September 2025

🕑 Time: 2.00PM – 3.30PM

📍 Venue: Bedok Public Library, Level 3 Programme Room

Come join us and learn how to age well, together.

👉 For registration, visit https://go.gov.sg/ageisbutanumber

08/09/2025

🌍✨ Happy World Physiotherapy Day 2025! ✨🌍

This year, we spotlight the role of physiotherapy and physical activity in healthy ageing 🧓👵 — with a focus on preventing frailty and falls 💪🤸‍♂️.

📊 Did you know?
🔹By 2050, 1 in 6 people in the world will be over 65.
🔹The number of people aged 80+ will triple to 426 million!

But growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. 🚶‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Staying active keeps you strong, safe & independent.

✨ Physiotherapists are here to help:
✔️ Tailored exercise plans to prevent frailty
✔️ Strength, balance & flexibility training to reduce falls
✔️ Guidance for healthy living at any age

💙 It’s never too late to start. Talk to a physiotherapist today and take the first step towards healthy ageing!

28/08/2025

🎓 SPA Education: Musculoskeletal Skills Exchange Program Workshop 4 – Sports Taping

The Singapore Physiotherapy Association (SPA) is excited to present the fourth installment of our Musculoskeletal Skills Exchange Program!

This workshop focuses on Sports Taping 🏐⚽🏀—a practical and widely used technique to support injury management, enhance performance, and aid recovery in athletes and active individuals.

✨ Whether you’re new to sports taping or looking for a practical refresher, this hands-on masterclass is designed to equip physiotherapists with essential taping techniques for injury prevention, support, and performance enhancement.

👩‍🏫 Speaker: Ms Karen Koh Mui Ling, Physiotherapist & Associate Lecturer, Republic Polytechnic

 Drawing from her background in both sports and eldercare settings, Karen will guide participants through a dynamic blend of theory and practice, with skills you can apply immediately in clinical or sporting environments.

📍 Venue: 5 Straits View, B2-03 The Heart, Near West Tower, Marina One, Singapore 018935
🗓️ Date: 29 September 2025 (In-person session)

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/SkillsEx-29Sep

⚠️ Limited to 20 slots only – secure your spot early!

💪 Come ready to learn, practise, and build your taping confidence while connecting with fellow physiotherapists!

27/08/2025

🌟 Upcoming SPA Neuro SIG Webinar 🌟

Join us for an insightful session on Physiotherapy Post Spinal Cord Injury: A Journey to Regaining Mobility 🧑‍🦽➡️🚶‍♀️

Gain practical insights into realistic recovery planning, tailored rehabilitation strategies, and mobility-focused interventions that support individuals with spinal cord injury — from early rehab to community reintegration 💪✨.

Hear from our expert speakers:
👩‍⚕️ Ms Renie Low – Senior Physiotherapist, TTSH Integrated Care Hub
👩‍⚕️ Ms Megan Ho – Physiotherapist, Singapore General Hospital

📅 Date: 26 September 2025 (Friday)
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💻 Platform: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Webinar26Sep

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and be inspired! 🌈