Barbados Physical Therapy Association

Barbados Physical Therapy Association This page provides information on the activities of the Barbados Physical Therapy Association as wel Trudy Bullen
Treasurer- Mr. Marita Marshall

The BPTA is a registered charity which seeks to promote the profession of Physical Therapy in Barbados, by highlighting the work of therapists islandwide with the ultimate goal of increasing awareness of the profession. BPTA Board of Trustees 2023/24
President - Dr. Stacey Boyce
Vice-President- Dr. Gail Weekes
Secretary- Ms. Jevaun Mason
Assitant Secretary Treasurer- Dr. Carol-Ann Wooding
Public Relations Officer- Ms.

12/09/2026

She said it! You better believe it!
Shirt collection ends at 1pm today (or while stock lasts) from the physio department at QEH!
Haven't registered as yet? This is your final chance because shirts are almost gone!

11/09/2026

You heard it! 2 DAYS LEFT!
This walk is for everyone.
A few shirts are still available, visit us today to collect yours!

10/09/2026

3 DAYS LEFT! Stop thinking about it ang get ready.
If you've registered, visit us at the QEH Physio Department to collect your shirt.
Haven't registered yet? Visit us to see if there's a shirt for you because they are going fast!

See you there!

09/09/2026

4 days to go until we Run, Walk & Wheel together!

Shirts are going fast!!
Limited sizes remaining.

Registration link in bio.
Short collection continues until Sat Sept 12th 9am-12pm.

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08/09/2026

5 days to go until we Run, Walk & Wheel together!

Registration link in bio.

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08/09/2026

A message from our President, Marita Marshall, on World Physiotherapy Day 2026. 🇧🇧

Press play and listen as we reflect on the power of physiotherapy, the importance of prevention, and the impact we have in helping our communities live healthier lives.

Happy World Physiotherapy Day to all Physios! 💙

Never underestimate the value you bring. 🙏🏾

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🩺❤️ Know Your Numbers. Move For Your Heart. This Physio Week 2026, we’re shining a light on The Role of the Physiotherap...
07/09/2026

🩺❤️ Know Your Numbers. Move For Your Heart.

This Physio Week 2026, we’re shining a light on The Role of the Physiotherapist in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.

Physiotherapists play an important role in helping people move more, manage risk factors, recover after illness and injury, and regain independence following cardiovascular events and stroke.

Prevention starts with knowing your health numbers.

We’re offering FREE blood pressure checks across physio clinics islandwide!

High blood pressure often has no warning signs, but knowing your numbers can be an important first step in protecting your heart, brain and overall health.

This Physio Week reach out to a physiotherapist to:
❤️ Check your blood pressure.
🏃🏾‍♀️ Get your body moving.
💪🏾 Take an active role in your health.

Because movement is a gift — exercise is part of prevention, recovery and living well.

07/09/2026

✨ The Gift of Movement ✨

We move every day without thinking about it.

We walk.
We reach.
We stretch.
We dance.
We play.
We work.
We hug the people we love.

But what if we stopped for a moment and recognised just how incredible that gift really is?

For someone recovering from a stroke, injury or illness, movement can mean freedom. Independence. Hope.

This Physiotherapy Week, we invite you to see movement differently.

Not simply as exercise.
Not simply as rehabilitation.
But as a gift worth appreciating, protecting and using.

Because we don’t move because our bodies have failed us.

We move because our bodies are a gift. ❤️

Take a moment to listen to our Gift of Movement monologue narrated by our Vice President Ms. Erica Cooper.

If you can move—move.
If movement is difficult—don’t give up.
And if someone else is struggling to move, help them take the next step.

Physiotherapy Week 2026 | September 6–13
Together, let us move.

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03/09/2026

To our disabled community and persons living with physical or movement challenges, this one is for YOU! 💙

We invite you, your family, friends and supporters to come out and move with us.

Whether you walk independently, use a walking aid, wheelchair or other mobility device, there is a place for you here.

🚶🏽‍♀️🏃🏾👨🏽‍🦽 Walk, Wheel & Move at your own pace.

Choose from our 3K or 5K walking/wheeling distances and enjoy a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can participate, be active and celebrate the gift of movement.

Come as you are. Move in the way that works for you. And bring someone with you!

Tell a friend.
Bring a friend.
Let’s make movement accessible to everyone!

📅 Date: Sunday September 13th 2026
🕓 Time: 3:00pm
📍Start/End: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Pasture.

💰Cost:
*Adults - $30
*Children 5-16 - $25

📝Registration: Link in Bio.
Email us at [email protected] for more info

Come join us as we bring awareness to the importance of physical activity and exercise in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and non communicable diseases.

02/09/2026

If you haven’t already heard about Barbados’ most inclusive road race, listen up!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate in this unique event.

Our Physio Week marquee event is coming!
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📅 Date: Sunday September 13th 2026
🕓 Time: 3:00pm
📍Start/End: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Pasture.

💰Cost:
*Adults - $30
*Children 5-16 - $25

📝Registration: Link in Bio.
Email us at [email protected] for more info

Come join us as we bring awareness to the importance of physical activity and exercise in the prevention of cardiovascular disease and non communicable diseases.

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C/o Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Bridgetown
BB11155

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