The Physiotherapy Association of Saint Lucia (PASL) Inc. observed World Physiotherapy Day (WPD) 2019 along with other physiotherapists from around the world. PASL marked the day by offering patients/clients brochures focusing on the theme “Chronic pain and the role of the physiotherapist” and using posters downloaded from the official World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) toolkit in a mini exhibition.
The association's major event for this year's WPD was a fundraising brunch and a session presented by the President of the PASL, Dr. Sibyl Edward and this followed a Church Service at the Mount of Prayer, Coubaril, Castries Saint Lucia. The session was interactive and centered around the benefits of exercises/activity in persons diagnosed with chronic pain and how a physiotherapist can assist.
The Association also issued a Press Release in the Print /Online Media (adapted from the WCPT WPD Press Release), with the hope of sensitizing the public on the theme of this year’s WPD. The online press release and photos from the events gathered some social media engagement and the association hopes that this resulted in increased visibility of physiotherapy on the island.
