history of PT

Question 1

chinese (year & therapeutic measure)

Answer 1

• 3000 bc
• rubbing for muscle pain and stiffness

Question 2

thales of miletus

Answer 2

• 641 bc
• discovered magnetic properties of amber
• static charge = electrostatic phenomenon

Question 3

hector

Answer 3

• 460 bc
• hydrotherapy/baths and riverworships in Greece

Question 4

hippocrates

Answer 4

• 460 bc
• father of medicine
• wrote about rubbing (strengthening body’s resistance to disease)

Question 5

dr gilbert cholchester

Answer 5

• 1600
• laid down FOUNDATION of MODERN scientific electrotherapy

Question 6

luigi galvani

Answer 6

• 1791
• discovered direct current (DC)

Question 7

michael faraday

Answer 7

• 1831
• discovered faradic current
• alternating current (AC) = muscle contraction thru nerve stimulation

Question 8

d’arsonval

Answer 8

• 1890
• high frequency currents for pain relief

Question 9

dr kellogg

Answer 9

• incandescent lights for radiant heating
• radiation therapy

Question 10

finsen

Answer 10

• demonstrated value of UV

Question 11

peter henry ling

Answer 11

• father of PT/swedish gymnastics
• founder of curative gymnastics
• pioneer teaching physical educ
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• first described scientific basis of rubbing

Question 12

royal central institute of gymnastics (RCIG)

Answer 12

• designed gymnastic exercises that will produce benefits for athletes
• massage, manipulation and exercise = critical for any acute and chronic pain