Intro To PT Ch. 1 Flashcards
Definition and regulation of physical therapy
determined by each state.
Physical therapist services
preferred nomenclature when referring to the provision of physical therapy.
Physical therapy service
when referring to department or facility.
Physical therapist assistant
PTA only individual who assists the physical therapist in practice.
Client
individual or business that seeks services of PT.
Massage
Chinese in 3000 BCE and described by Hippocrates in 460 BCE
Scientific procedure in 1800s
Hydrotherapy
Greeks and romans
electrotherapy
electrotherapy in 1600s
1600s
Special Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction in 1917
Reconstruction aids
1917
Vermont plan
physiotherapists
American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association
Jan 15 1921
Mary McMillan
First and founding president of the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association.
AWPTA created
recognized schools of physiotherapy
Name changed to American Physiotherapy Association. two men
1922
Physiatrists
MDs who specialize in physical medicine.
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
1938 - provided lots of support for APA.
Women’s Medical Specialist Corps
1947 consisting of PTs, OTs, and dietitians.
American Physical Therapy Association
1947 - name change.
PTAs first defined
1960s - first class graduated in 1969 Power point says 1967.
Headquarters of APTA moved to DC
1971