Everything you need to know about practising physiotherapy across Europe

Physiotherapy is one of the most mobile professions in Europe, yet navigating the rules for working across borders remains complex. This site brings together clear, up-to-date information on how the physiotherapist profession is regulated, recognised and practised across the 27 EU Member States and the EEA countries.

Whether you are a physiotherapist planning to work in another country, an educator designing a curriculum, or a policymaker involved in professional qualifications, this resource is built for you.

• Regulation by countryAccess requirements, protected titles, scope of practice and autonomy levels for every EU/EEA state.
• Education and training standardsEQF levels, ECTS credits, clinical hours, training subjects and competences required for entry-level practice.
• Professional mobility and recognitionHow the EU Professional Qualifications Directive applies to physiotherapists, including the European Professional Card and Common Training Framework developments.
• EU legal frameworkPlain-language explanations of the directives, articles and policy processes that shape how physiotherapy is governed across Europe.