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Beginning of Physcial Therapy
In the late 1800s, the field of physical therapy developed in Britain.
Later on, young women were employed by American orthopedic surgeons in order to assist the crippled children. The women were trained in massage, remedial exercise and physical education. -
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Developement of Physical Therapy
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Beginning of Physical Therapy in America
In the mid-1916s, there was an intense outbreak of polio in the mid-Atlantic and New England states. This led to further recruitments in women assisting in the treatments of the patients. -
Industrialization of Physical Therapy
The field of physical therapy advanced during the first World War as women were recruited to assist the orthopedic surgeons in rehabilitating the injured soldiers. Due to the demand, they formed a new division of special hospitals and physical reconstruction in the US army. The group became to be known as the reconstrution aides. -
First Physcial therapy School
After the demand for reconstruction aides during World War 1, they established a physical therapy school at Walter Reed army hospital in Washington DC. -
Beginning of an Organization
The American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association was formed. later on men began to join the group so they changed the name to, the american physiotherapy association. Finally the name was changed to American Physical Therapy Association. -
Robin McKenzie
Robin McKenzie was from New Zealand, and he had a special interest in spinal disorders. During his practice he developed The McKenzie Method, to help with back pain or neck pain. The method is also known as the Mechanical Diagnosis and therapy, which is a system of assessment, treatment, and prevention strategy. -
The Fitbit
The Fitbit is a good example of the technological advancements in Physical therapy. It helps track your sleeping ours, steps walked, calories burnd, and axrive miles. This innovation creates new opportunities for diagnosis treatment and patient engagement. -
Education Requirements
After highschool most potential physical therapists will apply to an undergrad school to recieve their Bachelors Degree which will take 4 years. A few programs offer a pre PT program which takes about 3 years to complete. Following that they will be required to take a Doctorite's degree, which takes 3 years to complete. And lastly as a physical therapist you will be required to take a year of residency. -
Salary
Physcial Therapists starting out make from a range of $49,806-$87,432.
Mid-Career they make from a range of $51,697-$98,633.
And experienced physical therapists make about $70,469-$101,473 per year. -
Duties of a Physical Therapist
Duites are:
To enhance physical and functional abilities.
Avoid the onset symptoms, and continuation of impairments, physical limitations, and disabilities, that may result from a disease, a disorder, or injury.
Develop discharge plans.
Perform tests and measures to identify potential/existing problems in the patient.
