world physical therapy day

• World Physical Therapy Day is observed every year on 8 September.

• The theme for World Physiotherapy Day 2023 is "Arthritis and the Role of Physiotherapists".

• In 2023, World PT Day focuses on arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis are two types of inflammatory arthritis that are being highlighted on this day.

• September 8 was designated as World PT Day in 1996.

• The day was established by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

• In 1813, the Swedish poet, Per Henrik Ling, introduced real physiotherapy to the world.