17 Questions
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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