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About IFUSA

IFUSA was founded in April 2012. The association acts as a protective body for the quality of training and certification of forced use specialists. The association has the task of making this concept better known through IFUSA-certified therapists. With the association, the members want to ensure the defined standards of IFUSA. Findings resulting from current scientific research are to be properly integrated into the concept.

IFUSA is the point of contact for training centers, funding bodies, course participants, service providers and interested parties.

Acht Frauen stehen in legerer Kleidung zusammen im Innenbereich und lächeln in die Kamera.
You can choose between several membership options

We invite you to become part of our commitment to excellence in therapeutic practice and continuing education. Join our association and take advantage of the many benefits and resources we offer!

Active member

Therapists with a completed FU basic course

Passive member

for sponsors, friends and interested parties

News, events and the latest webinars

Ärzte stehen im Kreis und halten ineinander greifende Puzzleteile über ihren Köpfen zusammen.

Become a member

You can apply for IFUSA membership with your first IFUSA course and benefit from the association’s advantages:

  • Close professional and interdisciplinary exchange

  • Free training courses and webinars

  • Ongoing information and offers for further training and advanced courses

  • Regular updates on the latest scientific findings in neurorehabilitation

  • Search for colleagues/therapists in Switzerland, Austria and Germany

  • Annual meeting/annual general meeting

Prerequisites: Completion of the basic Forced Use course according to Utley/Woll
Active member: 90 CHF/year
Passive member: 50 CHF/year

If you register by June 30, the entire annual fee for the current year is due. For registrations after June 30th, half of the fee for the current year is waived.

Our purpose: Quality and innovation in forced use therapy

Founded in 2012, the Association for Occupational and Physiotherapy is strongly committed to ensuring and developing quality in forced use therapy. We stand for innovation and progress and are committed to integrating the latest scientific findings into our therapeutic approaches.

In order to continuously promote the professional expertise of our members, we offer a wide range of courses for the professional, neurological training of occupational therapists and physiotherapists. In addition, our Academy regularly organizes webinars that are free of charge for association members. These training courses cover current and practice-relevant topics and guarantee that our members are always up to date with the latest therapeutic practices.

In the tradition of our mentors Susan Woll and Jan Utley, who were both renowned Bobath instructors, we are committed to continuously enriching Forced Use Therapy according to Utley/Woll with the latest evidence-based scientific findings. This not only ensures the high quality of our teaching concept, but also promotes its continuous further development.

As a member of our association, you benefit from an active network of teachers, learners and people interested in the subject. Our IFUSA-certified instructors are available to answer your technical questions and support you in your professional practice with expertise and advice. The exchange in our network offers valuable impulses and promotes close cooperation that benefits all members. Legal advice is expressly NOT part of the association’s work.

We invite you to become part of our commitment to excellence in therapeutic practice and continuing education. Join our association and take advantage of the many benefits and resources we offer!

IFUSA is the point of contact for training centers, funding bodies, course participants, service providers and interested parties.

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