Every year on September 8, the world unites to celebrate World Physical Therapy Day. It is an opportunity to recognize the efforts that physical therapists exert for their patients and their communities. Physical therapy is a health profession that helps people regain their health after injury, pain, or disability and provides the necessary medical services in cases where movement and function problems are the result of aging, injury, pain, disease, or environmental factors.
Objectives:
- Promote awareness of the vital role of physical therapists.
Official Date:
Globally: September 8th, 2024
Locally: Rabi Al-Awwal 5th, 1446H
References:
What is Physical Therapy, Saudi Physical Therapy Association (ksu.edu.sa).