# Celebrating the world physiotherapy day,2018

in physiotherapy •  6 years ago 

The 8th September, every year marks world physiotherapy day. The day offers a chance for a physiotherapy community to come together in unity and solidarity and recognize what we can do for our communities.WPTD2018_SoMe_3-768x432.png
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This year the massage of the physiotherapy day,2018 is Physical therapy and mental health, with the aim of demonstrating the role that physiotherapy and exercise are in mental health.
This year The World confederation for physical therapy is specifically focusing on sharing and discussing this important point :

Exercise as an evidenced based treatment for depression.

The role of physical therapists working with patients who may have mental health issues.

The benefit of physical activity in protecting against the emergence of depression.

How better outcomes are experienced when exercise is delivered by a qualified physiotherapist or healthcare professional.

How people with mental health issues are more at risk of having poor physical health.

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