Exam 1 Flashcards
What is Infantile Paralysis known as today?
1)Cerebral Palsy
2)Poliomyelitis
3)Whooping Cough
4)Myelomeningocele
2) Poliomyelitis
Who was a published expert on muscle training, was a senior assistant workin with Dr. Lovett and trained people in a new procedure called “Manual Muscle Testing”
Wilhelmine Wright
In 1928 Wilhelmine Wright published _______, a benchmark in physical therapy.
“Muscle Function”
On August 22, 1917 what did the U.S Surgeon General establish during WW1?
The Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction
What were some Reconstruction Aide Requirements?
- Unmarried women between ages 25 to 40
-U.S citizen or in process of being naturalized
-Between 5 ft and 5’10 in height
-Between 100 and 195 lbs
-Cheerful demeanor coupled with powers of personal subordination, able to cooperate generally and capable of demonstrating team play. (They wanted “Yes” women)
Who developed Manual Muscle Testing?
1) Florence Kendall
2) Marguerite Sanderson
3) Mary McMillan
4) Wilhelmine Wright
4) Wilhelmine Wright
Who was hired as the director of the Reconstruction Aide Program in 1917.
Marguerite Sanderson
Marguerite Sanderson established a training program for Reconstruction Aides at which hospital?
Walter Reed General Hospital (later known as Walter Reed Army Medical Care)
Who is considered the first reconstruction aide to be sworn into service in WW1?
Mary McMillan
On June 6, 1918 reconstruction aides set sail for Europe to treat war injuries. Treatments consisted of: (Try to name 3 of the 6)
-Corrective Exercises
-Passive Exercises
-Sports and Games
-Massage
-Hydrotherapy Modalities
-Assistive and Adaptive equipment
Why was 1921 so significant for physical therapy?
The American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association was formed.
Who was the President of the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association?
Mary McMillan
In 1922 the association changed its name to…
American Physiotherapy Association (APA)
How long did Mary serve as a VAD (Volunteer Aide Department) in Britain?
2 years
T/F. Mary published ‘Massage and Therapeutic Exercises’, the first textbook written by an American Physical Therapist.
True
It was also the standard treatment of musculoskeletal disorders between WW1 and WW2.
