🌍 What Does the Future of Physical Therapy Look Like — Globally?
At APTA CSM in Anaheim, Jimmy sits down with Sidy Dieye, CEO of World Physiotherapy, the global confederation representing 129 countries and more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide.
They discuss:
The global workforce shortage
AI in physical therapy (and why it won’t replace clinicians)
Direct access across different healthcare systems
Building entry-level PT programs in countries with almost no workforce
Why the future of the profession depends on collaboration
If you’re a physical therapist or clinic owner wondering how global forces like AI, workforce shortages, and education standards will impact your career — this episode matters.
⏱ Chapters
00:00 – Live From CSM
02:18 – What Is World Physiotherapy?
05:55 – AI And The Future Of PT
10:02 – Culture, Scope, And Direct Access
14:42 – Building PT In Underserved Nations
17:02 – World Physio Congress 2027
23:02 – Seventy-Five Years Of Impact
24:05 – This Profession Belongs To Us
