World Physical Therapy Day celebrated at Ivy Hospital

Mohali, September 8, 2022: World Physical Therapy Day was celebrated at Ivy Hospital Mohali on Thursday.

During the occasion Dr Anita Rana, senior consultant physiotherapist highlighted the important role of physiotherapy in medical treatment.

She said that the day is an opportunity to recognize the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community.
“Don’t let an injury stop you from succeeding. Fight it and cure yourself with the help of physiotherapy,” she opined.

She further said that physiotherapy is now utilized to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. The goals of physiotherapy vary depending on the patient’s specific needs, but common intended outcomes include pain relief, increased range of motion, endurance and strength, independence, stress reduction and a higher quality of life for the patient.