History of Physical Therapy in 1920s

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In which year did the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association change its name to the American Physiotherapy Association?

1922

When did NYU launch the first Bachelor’s degree program in Physical Therapy?

1927

When were new APTA sections formed including Sports, Peds, Cardiopulm, Ob/Gyn, Clinical Electrophysiology, Ortho, and Geri?

1970s

During which decade did PT practice expand more into stroke, ortho, and cardiopulm, and 'chest PT' programs started?

1960s-1970s

In which period did the polio outbreaks continue to increase, forcing home care to evolve?

1930s-1940s

In which year did the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) change its name from APA?

1947

When did physical therapy physicians become recognized as a medical specialty?

1937

Which year marked the addition of outpatient PT services to Medicare?

1967

When did the first classes of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) graduate and enter the workforce?

1969

In which year did the ADA pass, opening up opportunities for PTs to work as consultants?

1990

What year was the elimination of Medicare Cap on services?

2018

When was the $1500 cap on Medicare coverage of outpatient PT services enacted by Congress?

1997

When did all 50 states achieve some form of direct access to physical therapy?

2015

When did the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) become the only PT degree conferred by accredited programs?

2016

When did the first board specialist (cardiopulmonary) exams take place?

1985

When did rehabilitation physicians change their name from 'physiotherapists' to 'physical therapy physicians'?

1920

What event led to an increase in PT hospital-based practice?

Congress enacts Hill Burton Act in 1946

This quiz covers the significant events in the history of physical therapy during the 1920s, including the name changes, formation of associations, and recommendations for national training corps.

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