The Section of Geriatrics is a founding member of this international group, which was officially recognized as a sub group of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy in 2003. The SoG appoints a liaison to this international group and this member is also a voting delegate at official IPTOP meetings. Other SoG members may volunteer to become involved in IPTOP committees, which include research, newsletter, and conference planning. IPTOP also sponsors international seminars, and speakers are always needed. These seminars may concern a current topic or are planned to assist a country in raising the standard of geriatric physical therapy amongst its therapists.

If you have questions about the IPTOP SIG, feel free to contact the IPTOP Liaison.:

Terry Steffen, PT, PhD , Section on Geriatrics liaison to IPTOP
tsteffen@regis.edu

Nancy Prickett, IPTOP Treasurer
aspennp@voicenet.com

The IPTOP Delegate is appointed by the SoG Board of Directors for a 4-year term. The IPTOP Delegate shall represent the APTA Section on Geriatrics at official IPTOP meetings. The delegate is encouraged to serve on IPTOP committees and/or serve as an officer. The delegate is responsible to reporting annually to the SoG Board of Directors and to the SoG Cultural Diversity Committee. Also the delegate is to keep the membership informed of IPTOP through a web site column and/or GeriNotes articles. The delegate should encourage membership participation in international IPTOP meetings and collaboration on international and educational projects.

More Information about IPTOP

• IPTOP Newsletter 16 - March 2010
• IPTOP Newsletter 6 - July 2004
• IPTOP Newsletter 5 - February 2004
• IPTOP Newsletter 4 - September 2003