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460 BCE
Early Beginning
Physiotherapy began in 460 BC and was continued due to its therapeutic messages and it's positive impact on physical strength. Adding on, in 500 BC, Herodicus explained his knowledge regarding exercises. This was known as The Art of Gymnastics. -
Early Beginning
Henrik Ling proposed Physical Therapy to the world. This lead it to began as a message or Swedish exercise. Henrik later introduced it to America and Europe by demonstrating the techniques. -
Early Beginning
In the 1900's, Physical Therapy was mainly used for the evaluation of muscle function. It was mainly used on patients who had Polio. -
Journal
The Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal was created in 1921 and it covered topics about Physical Therapy. -
Significant Associates
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) was created by physicians who used physical agents to help diagnose and treat patients with disabilities. -
Significant Developments
Students only needed to study for two years to practice Physical Therapy. -
Events
Treatments used during this time were mainly messages and exercises. -
Events
During this time, Polio came to light and effected many people. This made patients have weak muscles or paralysis. Continuing, Physical Therapy helped by doing messages or hydrotherapy. -
Significant Developments
The amount of education increased to four years and have a Baccalaureate degree. -
Changes in Technology
Began using machines such as ultrasound to guide them to diagnose their patient. -
Significant Development
The amount of education increase for students to have a Master's Degree.