Exploring Physical Therapy History

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Who is often referred to as the "father of physical therapy" in the United States?

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Per Henrik Ling

Front

In which year was the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) founded?

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1921

Front

Which ancient civilization is known to have used massage and hydrotherapy as part of their medical treatments?

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Ancient Greece

Front

What was the primary reason for the increased demand for physical therapists during World War I?

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War injuries and rehabilitation needs

Front

Which of the following is a basic concept in the history of physical therapy?
Options:
Use of exercise for rehabilitation,
Use of antibiotics,
Use of anesthesia,
Use of X-rays

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Use of exercise for rehabilitation

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Who was the first president of the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association?

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Mary McMillan

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Which event in the early 20th century led to the development of physical therapy as a recognized profession in the United States? Options: The Great Depression, The polio epidemic, The invention of the X-ray, The discovery of penicillin

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The polio epidemic

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Which of the following best describes the main focus of physical therapy in its early years? Preventing infectious diseases, Restoring movement and function after injury or illness, Performing surgeries, Prescribing medications

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Restoring movement and function after injury or illness

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Which method was commonly used by early physical therapists to treat patients?

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Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise

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Which of the following best explains why physical therapy became more specialized after World War II?
Advances in medical technology and increased knowledge of rehabilitation, Decrease in patient numbers, Lack of interest in the profession, Shortage of hospitals

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Advances in medical technology and increased knowledge of rehabilitation