Introduction to Physical Therapy Profession
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At the end of the session, the student will be able to: 1. Define the profession of physical therapy and understand the organizational structure, planning, and operations as well as the role it plays in the ______ care system.

health

Describe the history & and events that have influenced the practice, educational development, and organization of the physical therapy ______.

profession

Define the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), its function and ______.

structure

Restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical, ______ optimal fitness and wellness, and optimal quality of life.

<p>functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

Physical therapists provide physical therapy ______.

<p>interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Selected physical therapy interventions under the direction and at least general supervision of the physical therapist ______.

<p>assistants/aides</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mary McMillan was the FIRST 'Physical therapist' in the United States and was appointed as head reconstruction aide in General hospital in Washington, DC while at Reed College in Portland, Oregon, she participated in largest emergency training programs for reconstruction aides. Two Membership Categories: Charter Members (reconstruction aides) Active Members - shall be graduates of recognized schools of physiotherapy or physical education, who have had training and experience in massage and therapeutic exercise, with some knowledge of either ______ or hydrotherapy

<p>electrotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

1921 - P.T. Review (official journal) was established and published, annual meeting in conjunction with AMA (American Medical Association) 1922 - AMA was changed to ______ (American Physiotherapy Association)

<p>APA</p> Signup and view all the answers

Catherine Worthingham, past president of APA accepted the position f Director of Professional Education - First national office of the APA was established in NYC and first director was hired. - House of Delegates was created Post-WWII Period 1947 - Women’s Medical Special Corps was established consisting of PTs, OTs and dieticians - APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) Col. Emma Vogel-first chief 1955 - Army Medical Specialist ______

<p>Corps</p> Signup and view all the answers

1962 - Physical Therapy (new title of journal) 1960s THROUGH 1980s APTA adopted policy statements to clarify the preparation and use of PTAs and ______

<p>aides</p> Signup and view all the answers

1800s - Greek & Romans use ______

<p>hydrotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

1938 - National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis was established for research, education and patient ______

<p>services</p> Signup and view all the answers

1944 - Catherine Worthingham, past president of APA accepted the position f Director of Professional Education - First national office of the APA was established in NYC and first director was hired. - House of Delegates was created Post-WWII Period 1947 - Women’s Medical Special Corps was established consisting of PTs, OTs and dieticians - APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) Col. Emma Vogel-first ______

<p>chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

1926 - journal was retitled to Physiotherapy ______

<p>Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

1947 - Women’s Medical Special Corps was established consisting of PTs, OTs and dieticians - APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) Col. Emma Vogel-first ______

<p>chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

10,000 children needs PT 1917 - formation of reconstruction aides in US (exclusively women) Polio epidemic in Vermont Post-world war I period Need for PT continued January 15, 1921- meeting conducted to establish the first national organization (AMERICAN WOMEN’S PHYSICAL THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIATION) Mary McMillan First President of American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association (national organization) Trained in England FIRST ______ in the United States

<p>“Physical therapist”</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of physical therapists?

<p>Provide physical therapy interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do physical therapists provide under the direction and at least general supervision of the physical therapist?

<p>Selected physical therapy interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)?

<p>Define the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), its function and structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key terms in physical therapy related to the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical and functional abilities?

<p>Optimal fitness and wellness, and optimal quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the journal in 1926?

<p>Physiotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the FIRST 'Physical therapist' in the United States?

<p>Mary McMillan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the FIRST 'Physical therapist' in the United States?

<p>Mary McMillan</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis established?

<p>1938</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the new title of the journal in 1926?

<p>Physiotherapy Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the APTA adopt policy statements for in the 1960s THROUGH 1980s?

<p>Preparation and use of PTAs and aides</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first chief of the Women’s Medical Special Corps?

<p>Col. Emma Vogel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis?

<p>For research, education, and patient services</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the American Physiotherapy Association (APA) changed from AMA?

<p>1922</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who accepted the position of Director of Professional Education in the APA?

<p>Catherine Worthingham</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) established?

<p>1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the formation of the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association in 1921?

<p>To establish the first national organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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