As part of World PT Day 2026, this year focused on cardiovascular disease and stroke, UVM Campus Cumbres organised an academic event aimed at highlighting the role of physiotherapy, exercise and movement in health promotion, prevention, assessment and cardiovascular and neurological rehabilitation.
The initiative built on previous World PT Day activities organised within the UVM physiotherapy community. For 2026, the event was expanded into a larger pilot edition involving lecturers, students, graduates, external professionals and members of the wider health sciences community.
The event took place at the UVM Campus Cumbres auditorium and included both a morning academic programme and an interactive practical activity called the Heart Health Challenge.
