World Physical Therapy Day 2022- History, Quotes, Wishes, Theme

Updated September 23, 2022

Each year, World Physical Therapy Day is celebrated on 8 September worldwide to highlight the crucial contribution of physical therapists in dealing with chronic pain and keeping people well and fit. Also, this day is celebrated to generate awareness about the importance of the Physical therapist’s profession in societies.

This day allows us to recognize the physiotherapists’ work they do for their patients and nations. And how they motivate their patients to stay fit, independent, and live a healthy life. Physical therapists attempt to treat an injury and educate people about the exercise that can heal the damaged tissues.

History of World Physical Therapy Day

The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT), present-day known as World Physiotherapy, created World Physical Therapy Day on September 8 of every year in 1996. Seventy years ago, on September 8, 1951, a community was created named World Confederation for Physical Therapy; that’s why September 8 was chosen to celebrate world therapy day.

When we talk about the history of Therapy, let us know that the earliest documented actual physical Therapy comes from the old master of medicine- Hippocrates. He began the concept of manual manipulation for pain treatment in 460 B.C. Since then, physiotherapy has evolved from a simple massage to a complicated portfolio of therapies.

Significance of World Physical Therapy Day

Physiotherapists have always played a vital role in servicing others around the world. They have contributed selflessly to keeping people well and fit. Physical Therapy also allows patients to avoid having surgery in the first place and contributes to allowing more of our aging people to retain their movement abilities and independence.

The World Confederation for Physical Therapy designated 8 September as World Physical Therapy Day to honor and highlight their work and generate awareness among the youth about the importance of physical therapists for individuals, communities, and nations.

World Physical Therapy Day 2022 Theme:

Every year, World Physical Therapy Day is marked with a specific theme; The World PT Day 2021 theme was “rehabilitation and Long COVID” and the significant contribution of physiotherapists in dealing with COVID Victims. This year the theme for World PT Day 2022 is “Osteoarthritis”.

How Can We Celebrate World Physical Therapy Day?

On this day, various unique events are held by many countries from all over the world. Apart from the U.S. and Canada, several other countries that organize events include Brazil, Ghana, Iceland, Malta, Sri Lanka, and Turkey. These events are walk-a-thons, informative discussions, and exercise clinics.

You can celebrate this day by learning more about therapists, and you can take a bow on this day to exercise daily. Fortunately, if you are connected with a therapist, you can wish him. Additionally, you can watch some documentaries based on physiotherapists, or you can read books on this special day. You can educate your juniors, seniors or elders about therapists and how exercise could fit them.

World Physical Therapy Day Quotes;

(I) “Movement Principles produce movement techniques”. – Ido Portal.
(II) “The relationship between pain and the state of the tissues becomes weaker as pain persists.”– Lorimer Moseley.
(III) “All the material wealth cannot be substituted for the spiritual, physical, emotion and mental well-being.”- Lailah Gifty Akita

(IV) “Each body is different. Therefore, each rehabilitation must be different” – Joerg Teichmann
(V) “Happiness is a state of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Think pleasantly, engaged in sport, and read daily to enhance your well-being.”- Lailah Gifty Akita
(VI) “You can reach maximum performance by engaging in physical activities.”- Lailah Gifty Akita

(VII) A structure without function is a corpse. – Karen Warren
(VIII) “That which enhances performance prevents injury.”– Larry Hamilton.
(IX) “It’s not just what pain is. It’s what it means to that person.”– Sarah Haag.

(X) “I chose PT because I wanted to fuse my love of science and biomechanics with the ability to be on the frontlines of hands-on patient care.”– Ben Fung.
(XI) “Human anatomy is a consequence of function.”– Serge Gracovetsky.
(XII) “Strength training is coordination training against resistance.”-Frans Bosch.

(XIII) ” Athletes (/patients) who understand the ‘why’ are more likely to buy into your ‘how’. – Altis.
(XIV) “It’s not the load that breaks an individual down. It’s the load they are not prepared for.”– Tim Gabbett.

(XV) “If you think lifting weights is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous. – Bret Contreras.
(XVI) “The notion of ‘bad’ movement patterns is a danger to the spontaneity of our existence.”– Louis Gifford.

Questions Mostly Asked About World Physiotherapy Day

Happy World Physiotherapy Day wishes

The below mentioned are some of the wishes for the efforts and activities done by the Physiotherapist in bringing new life for you. You can pay gratitude with these wishes:
(a) Treating your physiological problems today can allow you to have a healthy lifestyle and restore your movement and function to normal. Happy world physiotherapy day and may you be free from any problems.
(b) This day is dedicated to all physiotherapists who work tirelessly and cheerfully to improve the lives of others. Greetings on World Physiotherapy Day.
(c) Thank You my physiotherapist for the meticulous diagnosis and care. I’d like to wish you a happy physical therapy day.

Q. Can we wish speech therapist on physiotherapy day?

Ans- Yes, definitely we can wish to those who help you in coping with pain and trouble and bringing new life. Here are some of the wishes:
(a) You set out exercise programs just for us to be done at home to improve our speaking ability. This is the day fully dedicated to you.
(b) Your every action causes me to live an optimistic existence. Many thanks for making it easier for me to cope with the pain. Enjoy a day that was created just for you.

World Physical Therapy Day: History, Significance, Quotes, Current Year Theme & Know How It is celebrated?