World Physical Therapy Day - Portugal

The Santa Cruz Health Centre on Madeira Island organised a brief lecture and walk in celebration of World Physical Therapy Day 2008. The theme of their activities was Movement for Health with the objectives of:-

• Teaching the general public simple stretching exercises that they can easily include in their daily lives
• Raise the publics awareness of the role physiotherapists play in the promotion of mobility, independence and well-being

Posters were displayed throughout the city to publicise the event which was attended by people from the ages of 3 to 85.

After a brief lecture and some gentle warm up exercises the group took a 25 minute walk next to the sea. This was followed by some more stretching and breathing exercises.