World Physiotherapy Day 2024

Did you know? In 1996, 8th September was recognised as World Physiotherapy Day.

Why Does World Physiotherapy Day Matter?

Celebrated around the world, World Physiotherapy Day marks the unity and solidarity of the global physiotherapy community. It is an opportunity to recognise the hard work physiotherapists put in for their patients and the physiotherapy community as a whole. With World PT Day as a focus, Artemis Hospital aims to promote the profession of physiotherapy and at the same time, spread awareness about leading causes of disability, the significance of rehabilitation, and physiotherapist-supervised interventions, exercises, and manual therapy.

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy is a treatment to restore, retain, and make the most of a patient’s mobility to overall well-being. It caters to pain management, disease prevention, and recovery through movement and exercise.

Who is a Physiotherapist?

Physiotherapist study the science of movement and learn how to pinpoint an injury’s root cause. They assess a patient’s movement problems, plan treatments, and advice patients on ways to minimize the risk of injury.

Diseases Treated by a Physiotherapist

Neck and Low Back Pain
Headaches
Dizziness and Vertigo
Frozen Shoulder
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Arthritis
Asthma
Tendonitis
Strains and Sprains
Pelvic Floor Conditions

What to Expect at Physiotherapy?

Each physiotherapy session is unique and caters to the patient and his/her specific needs. Here’s what you must expect:

A detailed discussion about medical history(For e.g. a surgery in the past or a family history of medical conditions like arthritis.
Assessment and diagnosis.
Treatment plan and goal setting.
Course of exercises and assistive devices

World Physiotherapy Day Theme 2024

The focus of this year’s World Physiotherapy Day on 8 September is LBP (Low Back Pain) and the role of physiotherapy in its prevention and management.

Here’s what our expert physiotherapists have to say about LBP:

Low Back Pain is the leading cause of disability globally. It can be experienced at any age and almost everyone is likely to experience it at some point in their lives. About 90% of Low Back Pain is non-specific, which means there is no specific body structure that can be known to cause it. It is also not due to a serious underlying disease. Among a variety of health conditions that benefit from rehabilitation, the majority of people suffering from LBP can benefit from rehabilitation.

Causes of LBP

Sedentary Lifestyle
Obesity
Nutritional Deficiencies
Postural Issues
Disk Problems

If you’re seeking expert advice and treatment for LBP, our stellar team of physiotherapists will help you improve your overall health while reducing the chances of future episodes.

At all stages of LBP, rehabilitation is crucial to help people make sense of the pain, support recovery, and enjoy independence in daily living. Non-surgical interventions are recommended for people experiencing LBP. Additionally, exercise is the most effective treatment for Low Back Pain.

Some of the top recommended exercises include:

Standing Lumbar Extension
Supine Bridge
Supine Twist
Cat Camel
Cobra Stretch

Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, is one of the best hospitals for physiotherapy and rehabilitation in Gurugram. We offer an impeccable hospital experience, personalised patient care, state-of-the-art technology, and a highly experienced team of physiotherapists and orthopaedics, all under one roof.

Know our Doctors

Dr Sachin Sethi- Principal Lead, Physiotherapy
Dr I P S Oberoi - Chairperson - Orthopaedics Program & Chief – Robotic Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy Surgery
Dr Ramkinkar Jha - Chief and Unit Head - Orthopaedics (Unit III)
Dr (Prof.) Ravi Sauhta - Chief and HOD - Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement (Unit VI)
Dr Devendra Singh Solanki- Head Unit I, Orthopedics
Dr Sanjay Sarup - Head – Orthopaedics (Unit-II) and Chief – Paediatric Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery
Dr Hitesh Garg - Head - Ortho Spine Surgery