Saudi Arabia Marks World Physical Therapy Day

Jeddah, September 08, 2024, SPA -- Saudi Arabia observes "World Physical Therapy Day" today with a series of events, including awareness-raising exhibitions and educational workshops, underscoring the invaluable contributions of physiotherapy professionals to patient care and community health.
Physiotherapy aids individuals in recovering from injuries, pain, or disabilities. Physiotherapists provide essential medical services to address mobility and functional issues caused by aging, injuries, pain, diseases, or environmental factors.
The Saudi Physical Therapy Association has been instrumental in advancing scientific thought in physiotherapy. It fosters scientific communication among members, offers expert advice to improve healthcare institutions performance, promotes health education for the community, and raises awareness about the vital role of physiotherapists.
The association supports both public and private healthcare sectors specializing in physiotherapy through scientific consultations, studies, and publications.
The association actively collaborates with healthcare bodies and institutions domestically and globally to exchange knowledge and expertise in physiotherapy. It also carries out various initiatives, such as awareness campaigns, writing and translating specialized literature, publishing bulletins and journals, promoting scientific research, conducting seminars and workshops, and contributing to exhibitions.
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in addressing a wide range of health issues. It is essential for rehabilitating patients recovering from injuries or surgeries, provides non-invasive pain relief, and helps manage symptoms and improve the quality of life of individuals with chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease.
The effectiveness of physiotherapy varies, depending on factors such as the patient's condition and commitment to treatment.
-- SPA