At the IFSPT General Meeting in Belgium in 2023, a proposal was received from our Turkish Member Organization to create a World Sports Physical Therapy day each year. After discussion, the concept was approved and the decision was made to establish December 8 as the date, since that is the date the IFSPT was officially chartered.

World Sports Physical Therapy Day, similar to World PT Day, is meant to serve as an opportunity to recognise the work that sports physical therapists do for their patients and community. Using World SPT Day as a focus, IFSPT aims to support member organisations in their efforts to promote the profession and advance their expertise.

Just as reports from around the world indicate that World PT Day activities have a positive impact on the profession’s profile and standing with both the public and policy makers, IFSPT's goal is to unite sports physical therapists around the world in celebrating our contributions to the health, strength and rehabilitation of all athletes, from weekend warriors to elite level performers. This year, December 8 will makr the beginning of this initiative, with growth developing over the next 3-5 years.

Please use the materials included here to promote World SPT Day in your clinic, team, and country. If you need additional support, please contact Mary Wilkinson, Director of Marketing.

In addition, we would love to see what your organization is doing to celebrate! Please send articles and photos to Mary Wilkinson to include in a special issue of the IFSPT Newsletter!