WCPT has designated 8th September, the date WCPT was founded in 1951, as World Physical Therapy Day.   Read press release

The intention is that this day be used to recognise the work that physical therapists do for their patients and their community, and to support them in their efforts to promote the profession and to advance their clinical expertise.

This day marks the unity and solidarity of the physical therapy community from 101 countries around the world.

Celebration of the day is voluntary and activities & materials to celebrate the day are left to Member Organisations so that they can be developed to reflect key national priorities & messages.

Many WCPT Member Organisations already have designated national physical therapy days, weeks and months and it is not the intention that these be changed to accommodate the world day.  However, organisations that have not designated a day may choose to use 8th September.

This year, and in future years, WCPT will be supporting member organisations in their efforts for the day with a toolkit of materials.

We are happy to publish brief details of activities planned by WCPT Member Organisations.  These can be accessed via the menu on the left hand side.  Please send details to rmoore@wcpt.org