World Physical Therapy Day

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World PT Day is observed to generate awareness about the crucial contribution physiotherapists make to society, enabling people to be mobile, well, and independent. This is observed on 8 September. [1] Designated in 1996, World PT Day is promoted by World Physiotherapy. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. http://www.world.physio/wptday http://healthyfynation.in/2020/09/07/world-physiotherapy-day/
  2. "World PT Day 2019 activities". World Physiotherapy. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  3. "World PT Day toolkit".
  4. "Sahyog Physiotherapy Youtube". Sahyog Physio celebrates the world physiotherapy day 2019. Retrieved 24 Aug 2019.