World Physiotherapy Day 2024: Understand The Importance Of Physiotherapy Owing to their ability to save and improve human life, medical practitioners are the most valued profession in the world. In fact, being in the medical field is not just a profession; it is regarded as a sacred calling. And, if we talk about physiotherapy, it comes under Allied and Health Professionals, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
However, according to the WHO, there should be at least 1 physiotherapist for every 10,000, but in India, there are only 0.59 physiotherapists for every 10,000 in the population. In this context, to raise awareness about the importance of physiotherapy and encourage more individuals to pursue a career in this field, World Physiotherapy Day is celebrated every year on September 8th.
On this day, the entire world comes together to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of physical therapy and physiotherapists in promoting health and well-being. History of World Physiotherapy Day The evolution of Physiotherapy Day dates back to 1996 when the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) established the day. The WCPT, formed in 1951, is a global organization representing physical therapists worldwide.
Today, World Physiotherapy has 128 members, advocating for over 600,000 physiotherapists globally. With the aim of promoting high standards of physiotherapy education and practice, efforts were made to elevate the profession on a global scale, leading to th.