European University of Lefke (EUL) Faculty of Health Sciences, Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English) Department, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nazemin Gilanlıoğulları made statements on 8 September, ‘World Physiotherapy Day’.

‘Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation has been developed as a branch of science aiming to improve the quality of life by increasing the independence of individuals in society’, Gilanlıoğulları continued her statement as follows; The physiotherapy profession, which offers the ability to work in many different fields, has been developed to eliminate the loss of function caused by different causes in individuals and has become a natural member of the rehabilitation team. The 8th of September is celebrated as ‘World Physiotherapy Day’ since the first meeting of the World Confederation of Physiotherapy (WCPT) in 1996.

Gilanlıoğulları: In the treatment of low back pain, physiotherapists play a major role in the healing process with the rehabilitation they provide

Gilanlıoğulları stated that ‘World Physiotherapy Day is a day when physiotherapists could make their voices heard to the world and introduce their profession to the society’ and in this context, the World Confederation of Physiotherapy chooses a focal point every year and aims to raise awareness according to the chosen theme. Gilanlıoğulları also stated that this year, the focus of the World Physiotherapy Day on 8 September is low back pain and the role of physiotherapists in its treatment and noted the following in his statement; Low back pain is a very common problem and can affect individuals of all ages. In the treatment of low back pain, physiotherapists play a major role in the healing process with the rehabilitation they provide. It has been proven by research that exercise is the most useful treatment method for the findings caused by low back pain. In addition, exercise programs should be individually tailored to receive healthier and more accurate treatment. Therefore, the role of physiotherapists in providing personalised and correct exercise is very important. As stated by WCPT, physiotherapists are specialists in low back pain rehabilitation and aim to both improve and reduce the likelihood of future recurrence by providing strategies such as manual therapy, supervised exercise programs, education, and self-care.

Finally, Gilanlıoğulları concluded her remarks by congratulating all physiotherapists on ‘8 September World Physiotherapy Day’.