World PT Day 2022
The toolkit for World PT Day 2022 will include information sheets and posters aimed at the general public promoting the role of physiotherapists in the treatment and management of people affected by arthritis and other rheumatological conditions. There will also be a resource list for facts and additional reading for physiotherapists.
The materials will initially be produced in English, French and Spanish. Volunteer translators will work on more versions and these will be published when they are available.
Why World PT Day matters
In 1996, 8 September was designated as World PT Day. This is the date World Physiotherapy was founded in 1951.
The day marks the unity and solidarity of the global physiotherapy community. It is an opportunity to recognise the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community. Using World PT Day as a focus, World Physiotherapy aims to support member organisations in their efforts to promote the profession and advance their expertise.
Reports from around the world indicate that World PT Day activities have a positive impact on the profession’s profile and standing with both the public and policy makers.
Many World Physiotherapy member organisations already have their own national physiotherapy days, weeks and months. However, organisations that have no designated day of their own often choose 8 September.
