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Beginning of American Physical Therapy Association
-First form of professional physical therapy
-Women were the only members for 1 year
-Men added shortly after
-1930 Code of Ethics was introduced
-Membership grew over 1,000 -
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PTs in greater demand from war
-WWII and the polio epidemic cause for the increased demand -Membership of APTA increased to 8,000 -Education programs increased 16 to 39 - First office opened in New York City and hired the organizations first full time staff- -
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PTs Get a Greater Role in the Medicine Industry
-The practice of physical therapy for patients with neuromuscular disorders dramatically increased- Used a lot in hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities- The Physical therapy of joint replacements and altered joints was increased- Helped restore, ability, and strengthen damaged limbs during the Korean War. -
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PTs Start training for specific injury's
-Started working on kids who are handicapped- Many people start specializing for specific injuries and sports- -
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PT becomes a rapidly growing job
- From 1980 to 1990 PTs job increased 48%- From 1990 to 2000 PTs job increased 87% - Was the third fastest growing occupation
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PTs Present Day
-PTs are now specialized for specific sports and sports teams- Private practices and out-patient settings become the most popular setting- Used as a key recovery for post-injury in any situation- Many large corporations add a medical team including PTs to there staff- Physical therapist become a large part of on-site medical resources to big companies-