The launching of The Filipino Physio website, an educational platform for Physical Therapists, and other allied health medical professionals will happen this October 9 and 10, 2021. The platform aims to expand and update medical knowledge online with the expertise of top-notch Filipino Physical Therapists all over the world.Â
The Filipino Physio Academy will educate Filipinos through online events such as conferences and summits, and also through the Masterclasses which will have synchronous and asynchronous programs. The website has 12 masterclasses with broad topics in Sports and Performance, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Technology, Leadership and Business, Neurologic, Geriatric, Pediatric, Wound care, Pelvic Health, Occupational Health, and Education and Research. The founder believes that the backbone to success is a strong foundation that is built through high- quality education. Top-notch Filipinos from the Philippines, US, Italy, UK, Qatar were gathered to mentor the Filipinos to further enhance their skills and expertise in their field. The founder also believes that there are a lot of Filipinos who are excelling globally who also wants to give back and one of the ways is through The Filipino Physio Academy.Â
The Filipino Physio first summit is about Sports Rehabilitation. The Filipino Physio Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Summit speakers are Dr. Jose Raul Canlas (one of the leading Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Doctor in the Philippines), Erwin Valencia (the first Filipino staff and PT of an NBA Team, PT of New York Knicks), Bernard Pingol (Filipino PT who works in Aspetar Doha, one of the leading sports medicine facility in the world), Trina Lat (Australian and Italian Sports PT who is specializing in the hip), Jeffrey Pagaduan (Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Boxing team who had a successful run in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics), and Kiefer Ravena (PBA and Japan recruit player).
