September 8 is celebrated worldwide as World Physical Therapy Day. This day honors the work of professionals who help people recover after illnesses, injuries, or surgeries and return to an active life.

Physiotherapists (specialists in physical rehabilitation) play a vital role in healthcare. They work with patients recovering fr om stroke, musculoskeletal injuries, heart surgeries, or those living with chronic conditions that lim it mobility.

Their mission goes beyond restoring physical function — they help patients regain confidence, independence, and the ability to fully participate in society. The work of a physiotherapist requires profound medical knowledge, modern rehabilitation techniques, and the ability to motivate and support each patient.

World Physical Therapy Day is a reminder that health is not only about treating disease, but also about comprehensive rehabilitation — giving people back their strength, movement, and hope.