World Physiotherapy Day 2022: Facts that can be asked in Exams

World Physiotherapy Day is observed on every September 8. This year Theme and Focus is "Osteoarthritis"

The date of 8 September is a tribute to..

'World Physiotherapy' - the global organization of physiotherapists - which was founded on the same date in 1951.

The Day is observed to promote...

awareness about and recognition of the crucial contribution physiotherapists are making in the world by enabling people to be mobile, well, and independent.

Who are Physiotherapists?

Our physical mobility often gets affected due to injury, diseases, ageing, and other disorders.

Who are Physiotherapists?

Physiotherapists are those who restore, develop, and maintain our physical movement and functional ability.

World Physiotherapy, formally known as World Confederation for Physical Therapy, is a UK based non-profit organization.

125 countries including India and over 685,000 physiotherapists are member of World Physiotherapy.

India has been a member country

Of World Physiotherapy since 1967 through the organisation named 'Indian Association of Physiotherapists.

Over 12,000 Indian physiotherapists are members of World Physiotherapy.

World Physiotherapy holds a large international scientific congress every two years.

The next Congress will take place in Dubai, UAE from 2-4 June 2023.

Objective is to provide a global platform to physiotherapists...

For sharing research, innovations and ideas to advance their profession 'World Physiotherapy' gives away awards across several categories every four years.

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