Every year, World Physical Therapy Day 2024 is celebrated to raise awareness about the important role of physiotherapists in keeping people fit and well. On this day, the contribution of physiotherapists in society and how they motivate people to stay fit and independent is celebrated.
The day, also called World PT Day, was designated in 1996 and promoted by World Physiotherapy, the sole international voice for physiotherapy, representing more than 625,000 physiotherapists worldwide through its 121 member organizations.
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History and Significance
World Physiotherapy’s work is directed to furthering the physiotherapy profession in order to improve global health. It is a non-profit organization that is registered as a charity in the UK. Since the year 1962, World Physiotherapy has been in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). The two organizations collaborate on campaigns and several work programs to improve world health.
World Physiotherapy also provides its services to its member organizations, and produces policies and guidelines for everyone to follow. In addition, it encourages high standards of physiotherapy and global health.
World PT Day was created and promoted by World Physiotherapy on 8 September 1996 and ever since. However, it was founded in the year 1951. On World PT Day, physiotherapists around the world spread awareness about health and also organise campaigns, This year, World PT Day will focus on the rehabilitation, long COVID, and the role of physical therapists in the treatment of people affected by a coronavirus.
World Physical Therapy Day 2024: Theme
The Theme for World Physical Therapy Day 2024 is “Osteoarthritis”. World Physical Therapy Day 2024 theme signifies the importance of physiotherapists in the prevention of osteoarthritis and the way through which they manage people suffering from osteoarthritis. Millions of people all around the world are suffering from arthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common form of arthritis. In Osteoarthritis the protective cartilage that provide support to the ends of the bones wears down over time and this occurs mainly due to old age.
World Physical Therapy Day 2024, Messages, Wishes
Posture is a very important part of every human’s personality. Keep it right with the help of physical therapy on this day. Wish you a very happy and healthy World Physical Therapy Day.
Medicine can help to add days to life whereas physical therapy can help to add life to days. Wish you a very happy and healthy World Physical Therapy Day.
Restore movement and function to normal and enjoy a healthy lifestyle by getting your problems treated by physical therapy on this day. Have a safe, healthy, and happy World Physical Therapy Day.
Your speed does not matter, moving forward does. Move forward and cure your illness. Take up physical therapy on this day. Wish you a very happy, safe, and healthy World Physical Therapy Day.
Don’t let your injury or illnesses by developmental or any other disability stop you, get treated. Get physical therapy and ensure your health on this day. Wish you a very happy World Physical Therapy Day.
World Physical Therapy Day 2024 Quotes
“Structure without function is a corpse.” – Karen Warren
“The notion of ‘bad’ movement patterns is a danger to the spontaneity of our existence” – Louis Gifford
“That which enhances performance prevents injury”. – Larry Hamilton
“Each body is different, therefore each rehabilitation must be different” – Joerg Teichmann
“Rest is not the answer, activity and therapy help healing most” – Joerg Teichmann
“If doctors save lives, then physiotherapists make it worth living.”
“Each body is different; therefore each rehabilitation must be different.” – Joerg Teichmann
“If you think lifting weights is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous.” – Bret Contreras
“Physiotherapists deal in human movement quite frequently. But, we remain sceptical that attempts to create a human movement system will contribute meaningfully to education, research, clinical practice, or advocacy efforts.” – Kyle Ridgeway
FAQs about World Physical Therapy Day
Q.1 When is World Physical Therapy Day observed?
Ans. Every year World Physical Therapy Day is observed on the 8th of September.
Q.2 What is the Theme for World Physical Therapy Day 2024?
Ans. The Theme for World Physical Therapy Day 2024 is “Osteoarthritis”.
Q.3 When was World Confederation for Physical Therapy(WCPT) established?
Ans. World Confederation for Physical Therapy(WCPT) was established on 8th September, 1951.
