In 1996, the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) designated 8th September as World Physical Therapy Day to raise awareness about the profession and to recognize and honor all physiotherapists around the world.

 Physiotherapy or physical therapy is a profession that remediates impairments and helps restore movement and function when an individual is affected by injury, illness or disability.

Physiotherapists mainly deal with musculoskeletal problems and are an active part of a multi-disciplinary medical team.

The earliest documented origins of physiotherapy in Iran as a professional group date back to approximately 50 years ago when Iranian Association of Physiotherapy established.

“We are pleased to host member colleagues of Iranian physiotherapy community for the second time at Iranian Medical Council due to celebrate World Physiotherapy Day and admire their contributions to national healthcare system.” Dr. Farjoud Shokouhi, the Chair of ceremony organizing committee and elected member of IRIMC Supreme Council remarked.

Present at the launch were: Dr. Shokouhi, the elected member of IRIMC Supreme Council, Dr. M. Hashemi, the former Chairman of Iranian Physical Therapy Association (IPA), Dr. Ibrahimi, IPA Chairman, Dr. Mahmoud Fazel, elected member of IRIMC Supreme Council, and Prof. M. Mohseni Bandpay, Deputy of International Affairs and Head of International Branch of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Dr. Shima Naghavi, Director of International Affairs