Introduction to Physical Therapy
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History of Physical Therapy
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Probably the newest and the oldest field of medical practice
Physical Therapy
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Believed to have been the first practitioners of physical therapy cav massage
Manual therapy technique, hydrotherapy
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Believed to have been the first practitioners of physical therapy cav massage
Manual therapy technique, hydrotherapy
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Hippocrates (born around 460 BC)
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“Father of Swedish Gymnastics”
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Per Henrik Ling
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* Founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics (RCIG)
* Hand-in-hand with the development of massage went scientific muscle need reaction or training
* Hand-in-hand with the development of massage went scientific muscle need reaction or training
Per Henrik Ling
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* founded the Royal Gymnastics Central Institute (also known as the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics) in Stockholm, Sweden.
Per Henrik Ling
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Began in with the first **bath** taken by man
Began in with the first **bath** taken by man
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Hydrotherapy
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Hydrotherapy
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Were worshiped for their healing properties
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Nile & River Granges
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Nile & River Granges
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What are the 3 Principles during the 19th century?
* Electrotherapy
* Hydro Balneology
* Massage / exercise
* Hydro Balneology
* Massage / exercise
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The Surgeon General of the US Army defined Physiotherapy as:
* Physical measures are employed under physiotherapy, including hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, mechano therapy, active exercises, indoor and outdoor games, passive exercises in the form of exercises.
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What are the dates during the Development of Physical Therapy in the United States?
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June 1923
September 18, 1923
October 1925
1929
1950
September 18, 1923
October 1925
1929
1950
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American Medical Association recognized one interesting importance of radiology, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy
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June 1923
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* American Congress of Physical Therapy
* American College of Radiology and Physiotherapy
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* American College of Radiology and Physiotherapy
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September 18, 1923
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September 18, 1923
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* American College of Physical Therapy
* The widespread use of Physical Therapy in WW1 and during the many years of devastating poliomyelitis epidemic led to the development of an increasing number of Schools
* Example yung Hospital in Philadelphia
* American College of Physical Therapy
* The widespread use of Physical Therapy in WW1 and during the many years of devastating poliomyelitis epidemic led to the development of an increasing number of Schools
* Example yung Hospital in Philadelphia
October 1925
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Who founded the first department of Physical Therapy in the United States?
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Dr. Frank H. Krusen
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When was the first department of Physical Therapy in the United States founded?
1929
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Where was the first official school of Physical Therapy opened?
University of Pennsylvania
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When was the first official school of Physical Therapy opened in the United States?
1950
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When was SAMP established? (School of Allied Medical Professionals)
1950
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What does SAMP stand for?
School of Allied Medical Professionals