Chengdu Hosts 6th Academic Conference of Physical Therapy Professional Committee, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine (June 5-8, 2025)

As a key player in the rehabilitation sector, Theratools was invited to attend the conference. It joined experts, scholars, and industry peers from home and abroad to participate in this grand event, focusing deeply on the cutting-edge topic of "Physical Therapy and Artificial Intelligence" and contributing to the implementation of the Healthy China Strategy.

(△ Venue of the Academic Annual Conference)

Premium-Grade Academic Platform

Forge Consensus for Industry Growth

This annual conference was sponsored by the Physical Therapy Professional Committee of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine, undertaken by the Rehabilitation Medicine Center of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and co-organized by the School of Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Management of Sichuan University, Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, Macau Physiotherapists Guild, and Chengdu Rehabilitation Medicine Association. With 13 workshops and 18 sub-forums, it was hailed as a yearly academic gala for rehabilitation physical therapy.

Distinguished guests including Prof. Peng Mingqiang (Secretary of the Party Committee, Executive Vice President & Secretary-General of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine) and Prof. Qi Qi (Chairman of the Physical Therapy Professional Committee of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine, Vice President of Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University) attended the opening ceremony and gave addresses. They jointly mapped out the blueprint for boosting the development of physical therapy, advancing technological innovation and realizing the standardized application of technologies

(△ Professor Peng Mingqiang – Secretary of the Party Committee, Executive Vice President and Secretary-General of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine)

(△ Professor Qi Qi – Chairman of the Physical Therapy Professional Committee of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine, Vice President of Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University)

The annual conference centered on the core theme of "Physical Therapy and Artificial Intelligence". Relying on Seminar on the Application and Progress of AI Technology in Physical Therapy – a recommended program of national continuing medical education – it gathered leading experts and scholars from China and overseas.

In the keynote forum segment, academic exchanges were exceptionally lively. The number of online live broadcast viewers surpassed 20,000, and interaction volume exceeded 23,000, which fully reflected the industry's strong focus on the integrated growth of AI technology and rehabilitation treatment.

Frontier Thoughts Collide，

Lighting Up the Future of Smart Rehabilitation

Leading experts at home and abroad delivered in-depth insights around the application of AI in the rehabilitation sector:

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West China Hospital, Sichuan University

Professor He Chengqi

Strategic Considerations for the High-Quality Growth of Rehabilitation Physical Therapy in China

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American Expert, Professor Liu Hao

How Artificial Intelligence Functions in Physical Therapy

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Division of Human Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California (USC), United States

Joseph Godges

Professor Joseph Godges

Using Intelligent AI to Support Physical Therapists’ Clinical Decisions

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Chairman of the Hong Kong Physiotherapists Association

Professor Hu Cunxiao

Human Resource Development Related to Long-term Care and Elderly People in Hong Kong

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The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

Professor Wang Yuling

Physical Therapy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges

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Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital, also known as Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center

Professor Qi Qi

The Construction of Rehabilitation Hospitals Against the Background of Artificial Intelligence

Display of Innovative Results

Practice the Tech-Driven Innovation

On-site at the exhibition, Theratools – the trailblazer in China's rehabilitation small tools segment – showcased intelligent rehabilitation equipment including exoskeleton robots, BFR (Blood Flow Restriction Training Devices), and biofeedback pressure monitors. Its display drew numerous experts, academics, and users to pause and engage in discussions.

(△ In front of the booth, numerous experts and scholars watch and communicate)

These innovative products that integrate AI technology with clinical needs not only demonstrate the intelligent development direction of rehabilitation equipment, but also reflect the user-centered R&D concept.

Meanwhile, Active and Balanced Physiotherapy Academy also showcased cutting-edge rehabilitation courses, while the Publishing Center section brought authoritative translated works such as Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine and Mulligan Manual Therapy: Dynamic Joint Mobilization for the Spine and Extremities (7th Edition), providing a diversified knowledge empowerment solution for the industry.

Embark on a New Journey,

and Write a New Chapter of Smart Rehabilitation

As an innovator dedicated to the rehabilitation sector, Theratools consistently upholds the mission of "driving rehabilitation innovation through technology". Attending this conference is more than just presenting its achievements; it is also a key chance to conduct in-depth exchanges with the industry and understand needs.

Amid the era’s opportunities brought by the in-depth integration of AI and rehabilitation healthcare, Theratools will persist in adhering to the "user-focused" philosophy. By virtue of ongoing technological research and product updates, it will develop intelligent rehabilitation tools and training systems more aligned with clinical requirements, contributing to enhancing the precision and accessibility of rehabilitation therapy.

When the academic fervor in Rongcheng (Chengdu) gradually fades, the mission of those in the rehabilitation field grows all the more distinct: from the collision of ideas around the theme of "Physical Therapy and Artificial Intelligence" to the on-the-ground practice of the "Healthy China" strategy, each technological breakthrough safeguards the quality of life, and each conceptual innovation promises greater health and well-being.

As learned, the upcoming Academic Annual Meeting of the Physical Therapy Specialty Committee of the China Rehabilitation Medicine Association will take place in Ningbo. In 2026, let’s meet in Ningbo, join hands at a new beginning, enable rehabilitation healthcare through wisdom, and brighten the future of health with innovation!

Theratools has always believed that when the warmth of technology is integrated into rehabilitation medicine and the power of innovation is injected into Healthy China, every dream of pursuing a quality life will receive more solid support. It looks forward to working with industry peers to write more warm and powerful chapters on the new journey of rehabilitation.