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History of Physical Therapy- Liz Rapp

By lizrapp

  • The institute of Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics was founded and offered massage, manipulation, and exercise.

    The institute of Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics was founded and offered massage, manipulation, and exercise.

  • The first modren Physical Therapy School is opened

    The first modren Physical Therapy School is opened

  • Polio epidemic broke out causing an increased need of Physical Therapist

    Polio epidemic broke out causing an increased need of Physical Therapist

  • Physical Therapy was used mainly to help WWI patients

    Physical Therapy was used mainly to help WWI patients

  • Massage, exercise and traction were the common practices of Physical Therapists

    Massage, exercise and traction were the common practices of Physical Therapists

  • The American Physiotherapy Association(APA) changed its name to the American Physical Therapy Association(APTA)

    The American Physiotherapy Association(APA) changed its name to the American Physical Therapy Association(APTA)

  • Physical Therapy started treating patients outside of hospitals

    Physical Therapy started treating patients outside of hospitals

  • The first national Physical Therapy exam was given

    The first national Physical Therapy exam was given

  • The APTA creates a policy to approve the training of Physical Therapists

    The APTA creates a policy to approve the training of Physical Therapists

  • The manual therapy was popularized worldwide

    The manual therapy was popularized worldwide