Introduction – World Physiotherapy Day is also called as World Physical Therapy Day and is celebrated every year on September 8 worldwide to spread awareness about the importance of physical therapy for a healthy life. This global day provides an opportunity to honor the important role of physiotherapists in increasing quality of life and beneficial for health via physical therapy. The main aim of this International Day is to highlight the important role of physiotherapists in increasing quality of life and maintaining health.

Physiotherapy is also called physical therapy, is one of the allied health professionals and is provided by the physical therapist that encourages restore, or maintains health through physical examinations diagnosis disease prevention, rehabilitation, prognosis, patient education, and health promotion. Physical therapy helps people in recovering from an injury, maintain or develop restore maximum movement of the body. It can also deal with a chronic condition and help in preventing future injury.

History – World Physiotherapy Day was introduced by the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) in the year 1996.  The World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) was founded on September 8 in the year 1951. Therefore, this global day is observed every year on September 8 to honor the foundation or creation of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) in the year 1951. Earlier, World Physiotherapy Day is first celebrated on September 8 in the year 1996 across the world to emphasize the importance of physiotherapy in maintaining a healthy life. This International Day provides allows physiotherapists to share the benefits of physical therapy for better health among common people worldwide.

Significance – Physiotherapy is a discipline or healthcare profession which involves many treatment modalities including physical exercise, heat therapy, massages, electrotherapy, and many more. Physiotherapy helps in in reducing pain and taking proactive important corrective methods for the treatment of particular physical conditions or disability completely. It is beneficial for those people who are suffering from physical pain or disability or injury by restoring movement and functionality of the body. Physiotherapy also plays a significant role in recovering from paralysis a stroke in common people.

Physical therapy is also used to expertise in the movement of the body and exercise, which helps to fight disorder, injury, and many more with needs supervision from an expert. This therapy may help one become more strong, flexible, and support mobility, and lowering the risk of an injury. The work of a physical therapist is to take care of patients in all stages of therapeutic from initial diagnosis by the restorative and preventive stage of recovery. A Physical therapist helps individuals recover functionality and movement after any injury or surgery. They also encourage well-being, health, and fitness via personalized exercise commands. Physiotherapists also give support to people recovering from several major diseases including chronic pain, paralysis, stroke, and many more.

Benefits of Physical Therapy – There are several benefits of physical therapy are given below –

• It helps in improving posture and balance of the body.
• It supports in pain management
• It helps in recovering from stroke and paralysis.
• It helps in the management of age-related medical problems.
• It helps in improving posture and balance of the body.
• It helps in recovering from injury and trauma.