In 1996, 8th September was designated as World PT Day. This is the date World Physiotherapy was founded in 1951. 

The day marks the unity and solidarity of the global physiotherapy community. It is an opportunity to recognise the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community. Using World PT Day as a focus, World Physiotherapy aims to support member organisations in their efforts to promote the profession and advance their expertise. 

Many World Physiotherapy member organisations already have their own national physiotherapy days, weeks and months.