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Physical Therapy
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rehabilitation therapy
This new industry grew from 1917 - 1918 due to to world war 1 occuring. The people who worked in these fields were basically nurses who had additional massage therapy training.
There salary was $28.75 a month which was similar to that of a soldier. -
APTA Established
American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association was established by Mary McMillan. This orginization was later changed to American Physical Therapy Association. -
Physical Therapy in the 1940's
Massage, exercise and traction became common treatments in the field of physiotherapy
Two sections were created one is those who went to school, and the other for those who had private practice. -
Therapy starts to grow
British countries began the practice of therapy for people suffering from spine and joint pain. It was during this decade that physical therapy began to spread outside of hospitals. Schools, universities, skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers also administered these treatments. -
Doctors began specializing in physical therapy
APTA formed an Orthopedic Section for those specializing in Orthopedics. -
Public Schools
Physical Therapy was brought into public schools in order to help the disabled childern. -
Tech advancements
Medical science began using computers in the field of physiotherapy. Devices such as electrical stimulators were introduced which enhanced the treatment. -
Citation for information
When did Physical Therapy Start
Posted August 6, 2012 by handtutorblog in Hand Tutor
https://handtutorblog.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/when-did-physical-therapy-start-a-timeline-history/ -
Where they were working
50% of all therapists worked outside of the hospitial at this particular time. Wether that be in schools or private practices. -
Growth in demand?
reports showed an increase in demand for physical therapists. this ranged from 20-30% -
articles published
articles in 2009 report students freshly grauduated are highly satisfied with the work they. -
Top 100
Physical therapists are in the top 100 best jobs to have. going off of oppertunity, good salary, manageable work life balance and job security.
