International Conference „Rehabilitation and Health Promotion: Future Perspectives”

Dear colleagues and experts in the fields of rehabilitation and health promotion,

We are pleased to invite you to the International Conference „Rehabilitation and Health Promotion: Future Perspectives”, which will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Lithuanian Sports University in Kaunas, Lithuania.

This conference aims to bring together professionals, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and future trends in rehabilitation and health promotion. We will explore innovative approaches, share best practices, and collaborate to shape the future of these crucial areas.

We invite you to present your research, engage in insightful discussions, and connect with experts in the field. The conference promises to be an excellent platform for exchanging ideas, exploring interdisciplinary solutions, and fostering international collaboration.

Event Details:

  • Date: April 16-17th, 2026
  • Venue: Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania
  • Programme (coming soon)
  • The conference will be held in English
  • Abstract submission deadline March 1st, 2026 

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event.

Warm regards,
The Organizing Committee

Contacts
rhp-conference@lsu.lt

ORAL PRESENTATIONS programme (Download)

Preliminary Programme Announcement
2nd International Conference „Rehabilitation and Health Promotion: Future Perspectives”

We are delighted to announce that the 2nd International Conference „Rehabilitation and Health Promotion: Future Perspectives” will take place in Kaunas, Lithuania, hosted by the Lithuanian Sports University, in April 2026.

Venue: Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania
Datas:

April 16, 2026 – Plenary Session
Join us for an inspiring opening day featuring keynote presentations from renowned international experts in the fields of rehabilitation, health promotion, public health, and beyond. This full-day session will explore global insights and emerging trends shaping the future of health and well-being.

Morning Sessions
10:00-10:30
Opening SpeechesPanel 1 – Digital Frontiers in Health & Learning
10:30-10:50
Javier Jerez Roig (Spain) – KOKU Bladder: an eHealth program to promote bladder health and manage urinary incontinence during ageing


10:50-11:10
Niina Katajapuu (Finland) – Hybrid e-rehabilitation: AI-based Virtual assistants


11:10-11:30
Josephine Morris (UK) – Students as Collaborators in Teaching and Learning


11:30-11:40 Discussion
11:40-12:00 Coffee break
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Panel 2 – Exercise Across Life Stages
12:00-12:20
Anna Szumilewicz (Poland) – Intense exercise during pregnancy – debunking myths with evidence-based recommendations and the HIIT Mama project outcomes


12:20-12:40
John Xerri de Caro (Malta) – Promoting Physical Activity in the Retirement Transition: Designing a Lifestyle Intervention Program


12:40-13:00
Baris Gulpinar (Turkey) – Beyond exercise: Benefits of Aquatherapy in Aging


13:10-13:20 Discussion
13:30-14:20 Lunch
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Afternoon Sessions
Panel 3 – Wellbeing, Fatigue & Sustainable Futures
14:30-14:50
Marion Karppi (Finland) – Promoting wellbeing at work – case professional kitchens


14:50-15:10
Bart Roelands (Belgium) – The interaction between mental and physical fatigue


15:10-15:30
Andrea Ribeiro (Portugal) – Building a Sustainable Future Through Physiotherapy and Environmental Health

April 17, 2026 – Parallel Oral Presentation Sessions
On the second day, participants will engage in thematic sessions featuring oral presentations selected through peer review. These sessions will highlight innovative research, practical approaches, and interdisciplinary dialogue across a range of topics.

Full Conference Program – Coming Soon!
The detailed program, including keynote speakers, session topics, and abstract selections, will be announced in the near future. Please follow our official channels for the latest updates.

We warmly invite researchers, professionals, and students from around the world to contribute and participate in this important international forum dedicated to advancing rehabilitation and health promotion.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kaunas in April 2026!

REHABILITATION:

  1. Innovations in Rehabilitation Techniques
  2. Rehabilitation for Specific Conditions
  3. Rehabilitation in Pediatrics and Geriatrics
  4. Multidisciplinary Approaches in Rehabilitation
  5. Rehabilitation and Mental Health
  6. Technology and Rehabilitation
  7. Sports and Injury Rehabilitation
  8. Community-Based Rehabilitation
  9. Rehabilitation for Chronic Illnesses and Pain Management
  10. Rehabilitation and Policy

HEALTH PROMOTION:

  1. Health Promotion Strategies and Approaches
  2. Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  3. Mental Health Promotion
  4. Nutrition and Physical Activity Promotion
  5. Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
  6. Health Equity and Social Justice in Health Promotion
  7. Technology in Health Promotion
  8. Environmental Health Promotion
  9. Health Promotion in the Digital Age
  10. Global Health Promotion and Policy
  11. Health Promotion for Special Populations

Registration and abstract submission card for participants with oral presentations

Template for abstract submission

The abstract will be accepted only if it fully complies with the prescribed template requirements. Master’s students must obtain official approval from their supervisor prior to submission.

The oral presentation shall be prepared in PowerPoint format. The total duration must not exceed 8 minutes, with an additional 2 minutes designated for questions and answers.

Registration Fees

  • Early Bird (until 31 December 2025): €100 (on-site participation)
  • Regular (after 31 December 2025): €150 (on-site participation)
  • Students: €50 (on-site participation)
  • Plenary session:  €75 (online participation)

Please register online and pay the fee accordingly. Early registration is encouraged.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rehabilitation-and-health-promotion-future-perspectives-tickets-1959464724739?aff=oddtdtcreator

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Name of Bank: SEB BANKAS
Bank account holder: LIETUVOS SPORTO UNIVERSITETAS
Adress bank account holder:
GEDIMINO PR. 12, LT-01103 VILNIUS, LIETUVA
IBAN: LT04 7044 0600 0332 5574
BIC/SWIFT code: CB VLT2X
Important: in the Payment Purpose field, enter „RHP 2026”

Each eligible article (written in Lithuanian or English) may be published in LSU’s journal “Reabilitacijos mokslai: slauga, kineziterapija, ergoterapija” (ENG. Rehabilitation Sciences: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy; indexed in Scopus).

Articles must be prepared in accordance with the requirements for scientific articles. “Rehabilitation Sciences: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy” guidelines: https://journals.lsu.lt/reabilitacijos-mokslai/about/submissions

Articles not complying with the requirements will not be published.

The deadline for submission of the article is March 1st, 2026

Responsible person:

Editor-in-Chief: Acting Prof. Dr. Vilma Dudonienė

Email: vilma.dudoniene@lsu.lt