HIMFIS: World Physiotherapy Appreciation Day “Strong Steps, Toward Active, And Healthy Aging”

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: Devi Puspita Sari, S.Komp
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FIKES UPNVJ – A series of World Physiotherapy Appreciation Day events were held by the Physiotherapy Student Association of the Diploma Three Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, UPN "Veteran" Jakarta, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The event was held offline at SouthCity, Depok, with the theme "Strong Steps, Toward Active, and Healthy Aging."

The 2025 World Physiotherapy Appreciation Day is a work program organized by the Department of Social Affairs. It aims to raise awareness of the important role of Physiotherapy in supporting movement and health, and to encourage people to be active for a better quality of life, while also celebrating World Physiotherapy Day. The activities took the form of community service, including health checks and competitions to celebrate the commemoration.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the event took place offline at SouthCity, Depok, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM WIB. This event was attended by approximately 102 offline participants from the general public. The event was hosted by Jordania Ainun Tjahjadi and Muhammad Win Reza Pahlevi, both active Physiotherapy Diploma Three students from the Faculty of Health Sciences, UPN "Veteran" Jakarta, as MCs. The event began with an opening by the MC, followed by remarks by the Chairperson of the Committee, Destin Aprilia, Chair of the Physiotherapy Diploma Three Student Association, followed by a physiotherapy examination, the announcement of competition winners, and the closing ceremony.

The purpose of World Physiotherapy Appreciation Day is to broaden the Physiotherapy Study Program, specifically the Diploma Three Physiotherapy Program at UPN "Veteran" Jakarta, as a platform for health promotion. It also provides participants with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the important role of physiotherapy in supporting movement and health, as well as encouraging active movement for a better quality of life. The conclusion of the 2025 World Physiotherapy Appreciation Day event will be publicized on the social media platforms of the Physiotherapy Diploma Three Student Association at UPN "Veteran" Jakarta, Faculty of Health Sciences. (ANIE)