World Physical Therapy Day is observed annually on Sept. 8 to honor the works of physiotherapists who help their patients to stay fit and well, and thereby build a healthy community.

In 1996, Sept. 8 was designated as World Physical Therapy Day by the World Confederation of Physical Therapy that was founded on the same date in 1951.

“World Physical Therapy Day is an opportunity to recognize the fantastic work that physical therapists do for their patients and community," Jonathon Kruger, Chief Executive of World Confederation of Physical Therapy, said.

The human body is prone to damages while doing activities like sports or athletics and physical therapists work hard to cure the damage and help fix the lost functionality. A physical therapist helps to sort issues of immobilization or impairments in people. This day gives an opportunity to appreciate the contribution made by them to the society and medical field.

Every year, World Physical Therapy Day is celebrated based on a theme. This year's theme is "Rehabilitation and Long COVID-19." The organization decided to continue with the same theme that was selected last year as the world is still fighting the pandemic.

You can take part in the celebration by showing your appreciation to your local physiotherapist and by using social media to spread awareness about their important role in society.

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While you celebrate this year's World Physical Therapy Day, here are some quotes that will keep you motivated to stay fit and active.

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  1. “Rest is not the answer. Activity and therapy help healing most”-Joerg Teichmann
  2. “You can reach maximum performance by engaging in physical activities.”- Lailah Gifty Akita
  3. "That which enhances performance prevents injury."– Larry Hamilton.
  4. "Being physically healthy is not expensive! Being injured is. So, prevent injuries!"-Joerg Teichmann.
  5. "If you think lifting weights is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous."– Bret Contreras.
  6. "It’s not the load that breaks an individual down. It’s the load they are not prepared for."– Tim Gabbett.
  7. Each body is different. Therefore each rehabilitation must be different."-Joerg Teichmann.
  8. "I like going to the gym every day because I'm in physiotherapy every day."-Daniel Craig.
  9. "Effective reassurance is a bloody good pain killer"- Louis Gifford.
  10. "Let's not wait for perfect conditions to begin. Let's begin to make perfect conditions for a healthy physical condition"-Joerg Teichmann.
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