World Physical Therapy Day is on 8th September. The day is an opportunity for physiotherapists from all over the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution the profession makes to keeping people well, mobile and independent. The WCPT has developed a brand new range of materials to help you organise activities and campaigns. As in previous years, WCPT’s suggested theme is Movement for Health, and this year they have also produced materials with a specific message: Fit for life. They’re encouraging physical therapists around the world to highlight the importance of physical activity throughout the lifespan. These are the resources available for you to use from the WCPT website:
- Movement for Health logos and web ads – Download our brand new World Physical Therapy Day logo for web or printing
- World Physical Therapy Day booklet – All the information you need about what to do, how to do it and how to get noticed, as well as details about the Movement for Health theme and this year’s campaign message
- World Physical Therapy Day posters and flyers – Download posters and flyers promoting this year’s campaign message
- World Physical Therapy Day stickers – Download and print on standard printer labels
- Clinical resources booklet for physical therapists – Information and references for physical therapists about the profession’s impact on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Includes an article by the WCPT president on physical therapy and NCDs, as well as general facts and figures about the profession
- World Physical Therapy Day e-cards – Send an e-card with a personalised message to your friends and colleagues to promote your own events
- World Physical Therapy Day banners – Download this ready-to-print artwork to supply to your local printer
- World Physical Therapy Day t-shirt design – Download this t-shirt design and logo and get printed locally
- World Physical Therapy Day in social media – Access ready made tweets and Facebook postings for you to share on your networks and get involved in our Twibbon campaign
- World Physical Therapy Day press releases – Download a World Physical Therapy Day press release template for your own use and read our guide to writing a press release
Access the materials and start planning now at www.wcpt.org/wptday-toolkit
Watch this space for how you can join Physiopedia in the World Physical Therapy Day celebrations, does anyone have any ideas?