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The first physical therapy workers were called

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reconstruction aides

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The first national organization representing physical therapeutics was in

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1921

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The following are rehabilitation treatments used today and in antiquity except

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Cong Fu positioning exercises

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The first War Emergency Training Course of World War II for physical therapists was initiated at

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Walter Reed Hospital

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In 1967, the APTA set the foundation for creation of Physical Therapist Assistants due to

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The development of Medicare and Medicaid programs

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The first president of The American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association

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Mary McMillan

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In what country was Mary McMillan trained

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England

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One aspect of the APTA's Vision for 2020 is to have physical therapy services provided by

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Doctors of Physical Therapy

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In what year did The American Women's Therapeutic Association change its name to The American Physiotherapy Association

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1922

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Physical therapy research is important in

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Establishing a body of knowledge Determining the efficacy of PT treatments Improve patient care

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Writings about therapeutic exercises came from

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Chinese

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500BC Greek physician who wrote about an elaborate system of Exercises called "Ars Gymnastica" or "The Art of Gymatics"

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Herodicus

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Renowned physician of ancient Rome whose extensive writings describe from a kinetic principle the roles of anatomy and physiology in human movement

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Galen

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Considered the father of medicine and recognized the value of muscle strengthening using exercises 400BC

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Hippocrates

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1500s- the first printed book on exercise written by Christobel Mendez of Jaen. Published in Spain

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Libro del Exercico

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The first official publication of the American Women's Physical Therapeutics, called the P.T. Review is still published today under the name

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Physical Therapy

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Contributed to the growth of physical exercise by initiating the gymnastic movement. "Swedish Massage"

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Per Henrik Ling

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The creation of the physical therapy profession (1914-1920) centered around two major events in U.S. history

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Poliomyelitis epidemics and effects of WWI and WWII

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1917 she was appointed first supervisor of reconstruction aides. Her role was to recruit and arrange for training or reconstruction aides

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Margeurite Sanderson

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Two divisions of the U.S. Army Medical Department that influenced the growth of physical rehabilitation in the U.S.

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Division of Orthopedic Surgery and Division of Physical Reconstruction

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In 1917, the Surgeon General of the U.S. William Gorgas, authorized the creation of

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Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction

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The first newly trained physical therapy workers consisted of a handful of physicians called _______ and 1,200 young women called ________

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Orthopedists, reconstruction aides

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1921 at Keen's Chop House the first organization of PTs called ______ was created

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American Women's Physical Therapeutics Association

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1921 it was published quarterly and included the association's constitution and bylaws, professional interest articles, and job classification advertisements

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P.T. Review

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Three categories of membership in AWPTA specified by the associations bylaws

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Charter Member, Active Member, and Honorary Member

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1922 the AWPTA changed it's name to

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American Physiotherapy Association

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1926 the ________ was formed to draft the minimum standard curriculum for schools offering a complete course in physical therapy

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Committee of Education and Publicity

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Committee of Education and Publicity's report was published in ______ and recommended 9-month course with 33 hours of physical therapy-related instruction per week for a total of 1,200 hours. Entrance requirement was graduating from a recognized school of physical education or nursing

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1928

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Early Physiotherapy physicians called themselves

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Physiatrists

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In 1930s due to pressure from the _______ registered physiotherapists were called technicians and settled to work under the referral of physical therapy physicians

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American Medical Association (AMA)

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1940s because the AMA wanted no confusion between the education of Physiatrists and Physiotherapists, Physiotherapists name was changed to

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Physical Therapists

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1937 this was founded for research, education, and patient services

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National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis

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Aims of American Physiotherapy Association 1937

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To form a nationwide organization Promote science of Physical Therapy Aid in educational standard and research Work under prescription of medical professionals Provide information in physical therapy Unite several chapters Create central registry

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1940-1945 APA president who was the first PT to hold a Doctoral Degree in Anatomy

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Catherine Worthington

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WWII directed Walter Reed General Hospital emergency program to train PTs

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Emma Vogel

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The Physiotherapists graduating from the Emergency Training Course were no longer called reconstruction aides but instead called

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Physiotherapy Aides

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1944 this was formed to amend or repeal bylaws of APA

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House of Delegates

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American Physiotherapy Association (APA) changed its name to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

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1946

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Four year integrated bachelor degree programs were offered in the

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1950s

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PTs helped with trials of the Salk Vaccine for Polio in

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1954

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Most states had licensure laws adopting the Physical Therapy Practice Act by

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1959

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"P.T. Review" changed it's name to the "Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association" in

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1962

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The "Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association" changed it's name to "Physical Therapy" in

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1964

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APTA set foundation for creation of PTAs in

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1967

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1967 The House of Delegates made recommendations

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The APTA had to establish standards Supervisor relationship between PT and PTA Functions of Assistants identified Mandatory licensure or registration Membership in the APTA for assistants

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House of Delegates approved the creation of the Affiliate Assembly, which gave PTAs a formal voice in the Association

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1989

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Congress added physical therapy services to the Social Security Act as services that were to be reimbursed

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1972

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was passed in ____ and helped expand physical therapy in treatment of children with disabilities in Public Schools

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1975

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In _____ President Clinton signed the _________ to eliminate the Medicare deficit. Terrible thing for PTs and PTAs

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1997, Balanced Budget Act (BBA)

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The Balanced Budget Act applied an annual cap of ______ for both physical and speech therapy services

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$1,500

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Two significant events took place in ______. The suspension of the $1,500 Medicare Cap and the publication of the "Normative Model of Physical Therapist Assistant Education"

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1999

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States that physical therapy will be provided by doctors of physical therapy, recognized a practitioners of choice by consumers and health care professionals

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Vision 2020

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Autonomous physical therapy practice environments Direct access The doctor of physical therapy Practitioner of choice Evidence-based practice Professionalism

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Vision Statement/Sentence Terminology

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Identity Quality Collaboration Innovation Consumer-centricity Access/equity Advocacy

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Guiding Principles

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Eliminates the patient's need to visit his/her physician to ask for a physician's referral

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Direct Access

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The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Caucus was formed

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June 2005

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The care and services provided under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist

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Physical Therapy

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During what era did reconstruction aides work

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WWI

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What organization supervised the development and accreditation of physical therapy programs from their inception in the 1920s until the 1970s

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American Medical Association (AMC)

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What is the medical specialty name for physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation

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Physiatrists

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What year was the clinical specialty certification initiated by the American Physical Therapy Association

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1985

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What do the initials CSM stand for (hint: annual conference)

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Combined Section Meeting

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Where are the PT programs in KY

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Bellarmine University, University of Kentucky, and Western Kentucky University

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List accredited PTA programs in Kentucky

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Hazard and Southeast

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List four diagnoses specific to pediatric therapy

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Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Muscular Dystrophy

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Two countries other than U.S. that offer physical therapy education

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Canada and Scotland

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What month each year is National Physical Therapy Month

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October

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Executive Director of the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy

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Scott D. Majors

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What region do PTAs generally earn higher salary

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Texas, Florida, and California

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Physical therapy is defined by the APTA as

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Help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility- in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects

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List four types of facilities in which a PT/PTA can provide patient care

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Extended care, Outpatient, Home health, and schools

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What degree do PTs recieve in Kentucky today

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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree

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What agency accredits PT and PTA programs

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Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

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What is the PT scope of practice

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Three components: Professional, Jurisdictional, and Personal

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What is the guide to physical therapist practice

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description of practice for use by PTA educators, students, and clinicians

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What are the Professionalism in Physical Therapy Core Values

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Accountability, Altruism, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Professional Duty, and Social Responsibility

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