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In which year did the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association change its name to the American Physiotherapy Association?
In which year did the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association change its name to the American Physiotherapy Association?
When did NYU launch the first Bachelor’s degree program in Physical Therapy?
When did NYU launch the first Bachelor’s degree program in Physical Therapy?
When were new APTA sections formed including Sports, Peds, Cardiopulm, Ob/Gyn, Clinical Electrophysiology, Ortho, and Geri?
When were new APTA sections formed including Sports, Peds, Cardiopulm, Ob/Gyn, Clinical Electrophysiology, Ortho, and Geri?
During which decade did PT practice expand more into stroke, ortho, and cardiopulm, and 'chest PT' programs started?
During which decade did PT practice expand more into stroke, ortho, and cardiopulm, and 'chest PT' programs started?
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In which period did the polio outbreaks continue to increase, forcing home care to evolve?
In which period did the polio outbreaks continue to increase, forcing home care to evolve?
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In which year did the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) change its name from APA?
In which year did the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) change its name from APA?
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When did physical therapy physicians become recognized as a medical specialty?
When did physical therapy physicians become recognized as a medical specialty?
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Which year marked the addition of outpatient PT services to Medicare?
Which year marked the addition of outpatient PT services to Medicare?
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When did the first classes of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) graduate and enter the workforce?
When did the first classes of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) graduate and enter the workforce?
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In which year did the ADA pass, opening up opportunities for PTs to work as consultants?
In which year did the ADA pass, opening up opportunities for PTs to work as consultants?
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What year was the elimination of Medicare Cap on services?
What year was the elimination of Medicare Cap on services?
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When was the $1500 cap on Medicare coverage of outpatient PT services enacted by Congress?
When was the $1500 cap on Medicare coverage of outpatient PT services enacted by Congress?
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When did all 50 states achieve some form of direct access to physical therapy?
When did all 50 states achieve some form of direct access to physical therapy?
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When did the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) become the only PT degree conferred by accredited programs?
When did the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) become the only PT degree conferred by accredited programs?
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When did the first board specialist (cardiopulmonary) exams take place?
When did the first board specialist (cardiopulmonary) exams take place?
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When did rehabilitation physicians change their name from 'physiotherapists' to 'physical therapy physicians'?
When did rehabilitation physicians change their name from 'physiotherapists' to 'physical therapy physicians'?
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What event led to an increase in PT hospital-based practice?
What event led to an increase in PT hospital-based practice?
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Study Notes
Historical Milestones in Physical Therapy
- The American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association changed its name to the American Physiotherapy Association in 1921.
- NYU launched the first Bachelor’s degree program in Physical Therapy in 1941.
- New sections of the APTA, including Sports, Pediatrics, Cardiopulmonary, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Clinical Electrophysiology, Orthopedics, and Geriatrics, were formed in 1995.
- During the 1990s, physical therapy practice expanded into areas such as stroke recovery, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary treatment, and the initiation of 'chest physical therapy' programs began.
- Polio outbreaks during the 1940s and 1950s led to an increase in home care services as rehabilitation needs grew.
- The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) changed its name from the American Physiotherapy Association in 1947.
- Physical therapy physicians were recognized as a medical specialty in 1997.
- Outpatient physical therapy services were added to Medicare in 1997.
- The first classes of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) graduated and entered the workforce in 1967.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, creating new opportunities for physical therapists to work as consultants.
- The Medicare cap on services was eliminated in 2015.
- In 1997, Congress enacted a $1500 cap on Medicare coverage for outpatient physical therapy services.
- All 50 states achieved some form of direct access to physical therapy services by 2014.
- The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) became the only degree conferred by accredited programs as of 2015.
- The first board specialist exams in cardiopulmonary physical therapy took place in 1991.
- Rehabilitation physicians transitioned from being called 'physiotherapists' to 'physical therapy physicians' in 1991.
- The rise of hospital-based physical therapy practice was significantly influenced by the need for rehabilitation services resulting from the polio epidemic.
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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.
