Modified from: http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/2020/5/Feature/TwelveMonths/
National Physical Therapy Month, marked every October, recognizes the contributions that PTs and PTAs make to their patients and clients and to society. There are, however, dozens of days, weeks, and months designed to raise awareness of health or movement conditions and situations — ranging from brain injury and cancer to women's health and family caregivers. Some of these programs are created and promoted by government agencies. Others originated from associations and organizations representing specific populations.
The APTA created a list of awareness programs to illustrate some of the different conditions Physical Therapists manage. Many PTs can support their patients and clients whose conditions or situations are addressed by the awareness days, weeks, and months listed here. Links listed below may also help providers to collaborate with the community and use resources from both the APTA and the organizations promoting the awareness programs.