World Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy) Day is held every year on the 8th of September and was founded in 1951 (started in America, hence “Physical Therapy”).
It is now celebrated worldwide by health professionals to promote this allied health professional's role in improving the health and well-being of society. It aims to raise the profile of the profession and campaign about relevant health-related issues to governments or health policymakers.
For the community, it provides an opportunity to recognize the hard and dedicated work of physiotherapists, privately and in the wider community.
So, what now?
Whilst World Physiotherapy Day is one day, this does not mean we stop spreading the message every other day of the year. Increasing health literacy about all topics, not just chronic pain will help to improve the success of treatments and reduce the number of people experiencing pain. The big issue tends to be the passive vs. active treatment approaches. Physiotherapy works best for people who acknowledge they will have to take control of their exercises and self-manage their condition for the best outcomes. Passive treatments such as taping, manual therapy, massage, etc. certainly have their place, but self-management is really key.
So to celebrate World Physiotherapy Day this year, go out and be active!
- Find a local free exercise class near you
- Sign up for a fun run
- Read health-related article
- Most importantly, acknowledge and say thank you to your health professionals!
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Happy World Physiotherapy Day!
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