The ICS Physiotherapy Forum provides a welcoming and dedicated space within the main conference for physiotherapists — and anyone with an interest in physiotherapy — to come together, learn and connect. The forum reflects the breadth of physiotherapy practice within continence care, bringing together research, clinical insight and shared professional experience in a supportive and engaging setting.

The programme typically includes a mix of research-led and clinically focused sessions, covering a wide range of areas relevant to contemporary physiotherapy practice. Whether your interests lie in advancing knowledge, refining clinical approaches or connecting with colleagues, the Physiotherapy Forum aims to offer something for everyone.

2026 marks a special milestone as the Physiotherapy Forum celebrates its 25th anniversary within ICS. Over the past 25 years, the forum has provided a dedicated space for physiotherapists to collaborate, develop and grow within the society. This year will be an opportunity to recognise that journey and celebrate the profession, with a few special touches planned as part of the session.

The forum concludes with a relaxed networking lunch, giving attendees time to continue conversations and connect with physiotherapists from around the world. Lunch is included with your forum ticket, and all attendees are warmly encouraged to stay.

Why attend the Physiotherapy Forum?

• Engage with a broad range of physiotherapy-focused topics and perspectives
• Gain insights from both research and clinical practice
• Connect with physiotherapists from across the global ICS community
• Celebrate 25 years of the Physiotherapy Forum within ICS

Ticketing information

Please note: tickets for the Physiotherapy Forum are available as an optional add-on to your ICS 2026 registration. You can purchase a forum ticket when registering, or add it later if you already have a confirmed registration.

Programme information

Start	End	Topic	Speaker
09:00	09:10	Welcome by Chair and ICS General Secretary	Paula Igualada Martinez ICS Committee Chair Tufan Tarcan Urologist
09:10	09:25	25th Anniversary Physiotherapy Forum Video
		Recent Advances in Physiotherapy from the Next Generation of Researchers	Heidi FA Moossdorff-Steinhauser Physiotherapist
09:25	09:35	8 years follow up of PFMT Group trial	M Montserrat Rejano-Campo Physiotherapist
09:35	09:45	Development of S.Tool: An electronic diary for assessing bowel symptoms after rectal cancer surgery	L Liesbet Lauwereins Physiotherapist
09:45	09:55	Exploring mechanisms underlying urinary leakage in female runners	Marina Petter Rodrigues Physiotherapist
		Clinical Practice	Paula Igualada Martinez ICS Committee Chair
09:55	10:10	Use of the PFMs Measurement Scales (Tone and Strength) and Their Use in Clinical Practice	Melanie Morin Physiotherapist Malgorzata (Gosia) Starzec-Proserpio Physiotherapist
10:10	10:25	Non-surgical interventions for treating pelvic organ prolapse: a component network meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis: Considerations for clinical practice	Eugenie Evelynne Johnson Health Services Researcher
10:25	10:30	Discussion	All
10:30	11:00	Coffee Break
		Clinical Practice	Linda Mclean ICS Committee Member
11:00	11:15	Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Management in Older Adults	L Lisanne Knol Physiotherapist
11:15	11:30	Phenotyping Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB): Conservative Care Approaches for Centrally Mediated Urinary Urgency and Frequency	Sinéad Patricia Dufour Physiotherapist
11:30	11:40	Discussion	All
11:40	11:55	Addressing the Unique Rehabilitation Needs of LGBTQ+ Patients	Benedetto Giardulli Physiotherapist
11:55	12:10	Pessary Interventions for Runners with SUI: Clinical Applications and Outcomes	Sabine Vesting Physiotherapist
12:10	12:20	Discussion	All
12:20	12:30	Closing comments and PT Forum Picture!
12:45	14:00	Physiotherapy Lunch