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World Physical Therapy Day

WCPT has designated 8th September, the date WCPT was founded in 1951, as World Physical Therapy Day.  Information and resources for World Physical Therapy Day 2011 are now available.

The day marks the unity and solidarity of the physical therapy community from 101 countries around the world. It is an opportunity to recognise the work that physical therapists do for their patients and community. WCPT aims to support member organisations in their efforts to promote the profession and to advance their clinical expertise, using World Physical Therapy Day as a focus.

Celebration of the day is entirely voluntary.  Many WCPT member organisations already have designated national physical therapy days, weeks and months and it is not the intention that these be changed to accommodate the world day. However, organisations that have not designated a day may choose to use 8th September.

It is up to individual member organisations to decide what activities and materials they wish to develop.  That way, they can reflect key national priorities and messages.

But WCPT does provide ideas, and support materials - most of which can be found in the World Physical Therapy Day toolkit.

We are happy to publish brief details of activities planned by WCPT member organisations. Please send details to mlockner@wcpt.org

Follow the links below to see how World Physical Therapy Day is celebrated around the world.

See how World Physical Therapy Day was celebrated around the world in 2011
Australia Ireland New Zealand Switzerland
Austria Italy Nigeria Taiwan
Bangladesh Jamaica Norway Togo
Canada Kuwait Pakistan Trinidad & Tobago
Ethiopia Malta Philippines Uganda
Fiji Mauritius Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates
Guyana Mexico Singapore United Kingdom
India Nepal Sweden United States of America
Updated on: Mon 28 Nov 2011

Comments

WPTD

Submitted by Wendii on 10 December, 2011 - 03:06.
Thank you for your kind words, physical therapists like to help others and get a real sense of achievement from it. Kind regards, Wendy_W

World Physical Therapy Day

Submitted by julie on 19 October, 2011 - 01:42.
It's great to see different countries coming together to support events like this which provide recognition of physical therapists dedication to their patients. Physical therapists really do contribute a lot to society and deserve to be recognised which is made possible through these events. J_Smith

hey

Submitted by Pashupati on 16 September, 2011 - 08:16.
I accidentally came across this site. I am glad to inform you that I happened to be at the Pashupati Temple area in Kathmandu, Nepal on World Physical Therapy Day and witnessed some of the program. Nice to see the pictures. Thanks for sharing. It was a glorious day.

WOrld Therapy Day.

Submitted by michaelwillford (not verified) on 19 July, 2011 - 07:38.

Great day. It's good that there is World Therapy day. People do celebrate the day with enthusiasm. 8 September sounds good. Its also good that they provide ideas and support materials.

physical therapy

Submitted by cath on 11 June, 2011 - 06:04.

It is good to see that there is a physical therapy day. Clinical expertise in the physical therapy field is important to this field and this is a great effort the solidarity of the physical therapy community around the world is quite encouraging.

The Importance of WPTD

Submitted by UStechnician on 17 March, 2011 - 01:58.

I come here with an important message that I would like to share. I want to share why World Physical Therapy Day means so much to me. in 1998 on September 8th, in collaboration with home health medical, my private practice held a day long event giving free injury massages and checkups to families in need. I met so many incredible people that day and feel so very blessed to be involved in this profession. I encourage all of my fellow professionals to join me in providing services as we truly have the power to make the difference. The pulse of the nation is on us. Here is an audio podcast I helped create with my colleagues in Chicago. http://spotonchicago.com/2010/09//facts-for-world-physical-therapy-day.html

world physical therapy day = success

Submitted by alexathomas on 10 February, 2011 - 17:58.

I'm currently in PT school at UNC, but we participated in World Physical Therapy day last year. It's a great day to exchange resources, ideas, and just discuss the profession and everything it entails. I'm definitely looking forward to it again this year - UNC will be hosting an especially large gathering for physical therapists. There will be a lot of networking and we are collaborating with IUhealth to bring together those in PT from across the United States.

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Submitted by dmb49ers on 25 March, 2011 - 17:42.
I am so happy see that there is an event like World Physical Therapy day. The professionals who help so many people who are injured deserve to be recognized

advancing the clinical

Submitted by itcoll (not verified) on 20 January, 2011 - 11:39.

advancing the clinical expertise in the physical therapy field is really important and it is so good to see that there is a physical therapy day set alone for that.i think over time more recognition will given to the therapy which is long overdue in my humble opinion.

Hi!

Submitted by lina on 5 April, 2011 - 08:40.

Hi! I am from Australia. I have completed masters in medical science and nowadays, I am doing a physician jobs in my own friends medical clinic. I am very happy that physical therapy day is going to held soon. I have also learn physical therapy from the same university. Hope I can participate in that event.

World Physiotherapy Day at AMITY

Submitted by niteshbansal on 25 August, 2010 - 16:46.
Like every year this year too, Amity Institute of Physiotherapy will be celebrating the World Physiotherapy Day. Please have look at the link for details about the program. http://amity.edu/aipt/World+Physiotherapy+Day-2010+at+AMITY.pdf

Thank You For Your Service and Dedication

Submitted by benmacfarlane (not verified) on 17 February, 2011 - 04:02.

I have always respected the work and dedication that physical therapist parlay into their practice. Many years of running marathons have been made permissible by the help of many skilled therapists and I am very thankful. Hopefully events such as this will inspire younger generations to study the practice.

Physical therapy for kids

Submitted by Adam_March (not verified) on 7 May, 2010 - 09:41.

Physical therapists are often able to relieve pain and help kids resume daily activities. After an injury, physical therapists teach kids exercises designed to help them regain strength and range of motion, and also show them how to prevent a recurring injury.

Energizing

Submitted by siskiyou on 29 October, 2010 - 06:30.
Events such as these fortify the sense of purpose of PT's. They are energizing as well a educational. Participants leave with a new resolve to help their patients to the best of their abilities. Peter_R

Physiotherapists

Submitted by DanMann (not verified) on 14 April, 2010 - 12:47.

Physiotherapists have a ‘vital role to play in combating the worldwide obesity crisis’ by providing exercise prescriptions to prevent problems and provide treatment.

It is up to individual member

Submitted by job_roks on 14 January, 2010 - 07:48.

It is up to individual member organisations to decide what activities and materials they wish to develop. That way, they can reflect key national priorities and messages. 

Should be great for those

Submitted by Costumes on 14 January, 2010 - 04:12.

Should be great for those taking the related education. Good luck for the event. But there seems to be few members from developed countries? 

I must admit, this is a great

Submitted by benhurtisson on 8 January, 2010 - 22:31.

I must admit, this is a great day in the history!

press release for world physical therapy day

Submitted by psamuelson on 14 September, 2009 - 16:44.
I enjoyed reading your new releases on cardiovascular disease and diabetes and was suggesting to a peer that they read the information- in directing them to the site it noted that the files were no longer available. Did you discontinue access after the world PT day or did some quirk of cyberspace delete important information? Penny Samuelson PT OCS

Press release for World Physical Therapy Day

Submitted by mlockner on 2 October, 2009 - 13:46.

All the information sheets produced for World Physical Therapy Day 2009 may be downloaded from the toolkit under Section C at http://www.wcpt.org/node/28728, including the one on cardiovascular disease. The link to the press release issued on 26 August may be found within the feature box at the top of this page.

IPTA Organized Physio Rally @ Chennai...........

Submitted by Michael Calins on 7 October, 2009 - 14:18.
The grand world physical therapy day 2009 celebration held at Chennai.(India’s metropolitan city). More than 3000 physical therapist and students from various colleges around the state participated at the event. Theme of this year world physiotherapy day is “unity and strength”.(for Indian physiotherapy profession) In India medical community and even common people having thought of physios are just technician. We (Rally organizing team) decided to express our positive side to the public and tried to seek media attention towards us. So we organized the grand rally at capital of the state. The Rally is flagged by Chennai Corporation Mayer Mr.Subramanian, and we more than 3000 physios marched to Chepak guest house. At the end of Rally, Representatives from various associations and institution principals meet the government officials, and Health Secretary, urged them to 1) form separate physical therapy council, 2) postings for physiotherapist 3)taking the measure to control quakes,,etc… This event is organized by IPTA (Indian Physical Therapists’ Association. www.indiapt.org) supported by various organizations. Regards, Dr.M.I.Michael Calins.PT +91-9840660702

Nopany Institute Of Healthcare Studies, Kolkata, India

Submitted by dwaipayan on 8 September, 2009 - 16:19.
Today is the World Physiotherapy Day. Our college as usual celebrated this day in our way. This Physiotherapy institute being only 6 years old has achieved a renowned position in Indian Under-graduate Education of Allied Health Sciences, under the Department of health and family welfare, West Bengal Government. Every year our college celebrate World Disability Day, World Physiotherapy Day. As usual this year we went to a Leprosy Mission, where we somehow managed a seminar with the Occupational Therapists of the Mission, Surgeons. We dealt with the patients for some time and did gave some advices for their well-being. We donated foods, sweets,etc. Returning to the college we had again a small seminar with having our students giving lectures about the day, leprosy, and other useful medical topics. Moreover our college provides free camps for all once a year. In this way we are emerging as a star body in the field of Physiotherapy. I wish our college becomes a remarkable center of education in the future days where students from every corners of this world may study under the same roof.

Hello

Submitted by Christina (not verified) on 20 January, 2010 - 13:56.

we more than 3000 physios marched to Chepak guest house. At the end of Rally, Representatives from various associations and institution principals meet the government officials, and Health Secretary, urged them to 1) form separate physical therapy council, 2) postings for physiotherapist 3)taking the measure to control quakes,,etc…

Hello

Submitted by pedrocan on 4 February, 2010 - 08:16.
I fully back this and think it is time to reorganize our approach and take our real concerns to congress. Mark Philips Mark_Physio1@gmail.com

Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Noida, INDIA

Submitted by niteshbansal on 4 September, 2009 - 17:27.
The origins of Physiotherapy can be found among the ancient Greeks, who understand that the capacity to move is a vital element of health and well being. Today Physiotherapy is an essential part of health services delivery systems around the world. Its contribution and importance has grown over the years of the 20th and 21st centuries. As people live longer and busier lives than ever before, wear and tear and chronic diseases take an increasing toll on people's bodies. Every year physiotherapists help millions of people to manage the effects of aging, illness, accidents, and the stresses and strains of life. "Every year on 8th September, physiotherapists around the world use World Physiotherapy Day to draw attention to the contribution the profession can make to the health of individuals and nations. It's an opportunity to say what we do, how we do it, why we do it, and why physiotherapists are the movement, physical activity, and exercise experts" says Dr Marilyn Moffat, President of WCPT. The profession specializes in human movement: that is why the theme of World Physiotherapy Day is "Movement for Health". Physiotherapists identify physical impairments, limitations, and disabilities that prevent people from being as independent as they can be. In this pursuit of excellence our "World Physiotherapy Day" holds a special place.Like every year, this year too Amity Institute of Physiotherapy is celebrating the World Physiotherapy Day on Tuesday, 08th September, 2009 in, Amity Campus, Sector - 44, Noida.We are organizing a Blood donation camp and a Seminar on the most current issues pertaining to our noble profession of Physiotherapy on this day to raise awareness about the crucial contribution our profession makes to keep people well, mobile and independent. Faculty & Students of Amity Institute of Physiotherapy joins me to take this privilege to invite you to grace the occasion and give us the honour of welcoming you in our campus to mark this day. Regards Nitesh Bansal nbansal@amity.edu +91.98.103.71788

Programme

09.30 to 17.00 : Blood Donation Camp 13.00 to 13.30 : Seminar Registration 13.30 to 13.40 : Invocation Song & Lighting of Lamp 13.40 to 13.45 : Welcome by Dr.Nitesh Bansal (PT) Director, AIPT 13.45 to 14.30 : Address by Dr.Sanjiv Jha (PT) , General Secretary,IAP - Role of Taping in Sports Physiotherapy, 14.30 to 15.15 : Address by Dr.Alakananda Banerjee (PT), Head, Physiotherapy Department, Max Hospital,New Delhi - Scope of Practice in Physiotherapy 15.15 to 16.00 : Address by Dr.Hemant Juneja (PT) , HoD, Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy, Delhi - Evidence Based Practice in Physiotherapy, 16.00 to 16.45 : Address by Prof.Umasankar Mohanty, CEC Member, IAP & President, MTFI - Lumbo Pelvic Dysfunction:A Manual Therapy Approach, 16.45 to 16.55 : Discussion 16.55 to 17.00 : Vote of Thanks by Dr Harshita Sharma (PT), Acting Head, APC 17.00 to 17.30 : High Tea