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Miranda do Corvo hosts conference on the future of Physiotherapy

Notícias de Coimbra1 September 2026 at 17:04

Miranda do Corvo hosts conference on the future of Physiotherapy

Hotel Parque Serra da Lousã hosts, on September 8th, a conference by the ADFP Foundation dedicated to the role of Physiotherapy. The event aims to debate the future of this professional area and bring together professionals and those interested in the topic.

The conference takes place at Hotel Parque Serra da Lousã, located in Miranda do Corvo, a municipality in the district of Coimbra. The ADFP Foundation is the organizing entity of this event dedicated to Physiotherapy.

The meeting takes place on September 8th and addresses issues related to the future of the physiotherapist profession. The initiative aims to be a space for reflection on the role of Physiotherapy.

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