Bern
Bern
Switzerland
The World Congress of Sports Physiotherapy by the IFSPT and Sportfisio Switzerland (SSPA) heads to Bern, in the heart of Switzerland for the second time, December 4–5, 2026!
We are one for all!
ABOUT
WCSPT is a celebration of:
- Sports Physiotherapy as one global specialisation
- Skills and knowledge relevant to all levels of sport, ages and athletes
- The strength of the international Sports PT community, united under one goal
Whether you’re working on the sidelines, or in the clinic, you are part of something bigger.
We are one for all!
ABOUT
WCSPT is a celebration of:
- Sports Physiotherapy as one global specialisation
- Skills and knowledge relevant to all levels of sport, ages and athletes
- The strength of the international Sports PT community, united under one goal
Whether you’re working on the sidelines, or in the clinic, you are part of something bigger.
Tackling some of the biggest topics
- ACL: the latest in neuroscience, rehabilitation and return to sport testing
- Muscle healing and evidence-based rehabilitation
- Pelvic floor dysfunction and return to sport
- Technology, AI, and the latest tools for training
- Mental Health and RED-s in sports , safeguarding and behavior changes
- The latest in tendon rehabilitation
World class speaker lineup
Nicola
Phillips
WALES
Martin
Hägglund
SWEDEN
Rodrigo
Scattone
BRAZIL
ACL Advances / Muscle Healing / Pelvic Floor / AI & Training Technology / Mental Health & REDs / Tendon Rehabilitation /
An experience like no other
It is an immense privilege and pleasure to welcome you for an experience where you can learn, share ideas, projects, and discover new areas of practice. Same place, but different, at a brand new venue, BernExpo – a spacious space ready to host the World Congress of Sports Physiotherapy 2026.
Party the night away!
Book your tickets for the friday night dinner, a relaxed atmosphere at the famous Hotel Schweizerhof, where you can socialise with your friends and colleagues. The beautiful and vibrant city centre of Bern is only a 15 minutes tram ride away, and will be lit up with winter lights, an experience not to be missed.
WCSPT featured in the latest issue of British Journal of Sports Medicine
The newest issue highlights the ACTIVATE consensus (free to access), a global collaboration initiated by IFSPT, bringing together leading voices in sports and exercise medicine.
Also included is the ISEPA editorial, “From IFSPT to ISEPA: how a change of name can be transformative” (free to access), which explores the evolution of the profession and its future direction.
Several contributing authors will also be presenting at WCSPT 2026 in Bern, including Alessio Bricca and Kristian Thorborg, who will deliver a dedicated session.
Together, these contributions reflect the level of research, collaboration and thought leadership that will shape discussions at WCSPT.
LOCATION
BernExpo
Join us at this incredible venue for WCSPT 2026
Mingerstrasse 6, 3014 Bern, Switzerland
LOCATION
BernExpo
Join us at this incredible venue for WCSPT 2026
Mingerstrasse 6, 3014 Bern, Switzerland
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Contact the WCSPT Sponsor team for information on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for WCSPT and other IFSPT initiatives.
Email the team via ifspt@whiteleafsolutions.com
Call for abstracts
The WCSPT 2026 Abstract Committee welcomes submissions from researchers, students, and sports physiotherapists worldwide. This is your chance to share your work on one of the biggest stages in sports physiotherapy.
ACL Advances / Muscle Healing / Pelvic Floor / AI & Training Technology / Mental Health & REDs / Tendon Rehabilitation /
