Physical Therapy Research Paper

What would the world be like without physical therapists? Besides doctors, nurses, and other parts of the medical field, physical therapists are important too. The play an important role in the medical field like any other medical occupation. Physical therapists restore our health, life and self-esteem. Without physical therapy, we would be hopeless and most people will feel that they will never heal or become restored again. The history of physical therapy dates back to 1894 when it was first practiced in Great Britain by a group of nurses. It was performed mostly on those who had been injured in World War I. The nurses became known as “reconstruction aides” and they continued to be trained with an increase in physical education and massage …show more content…
Mary McMillian became known as the “Mother of Physical Therapy” due to her significant contributions to the profession. In the 1930s, men were also admitted and the first “Code of Ethics” was introduced. Physical Therapy became more widely expected as the demand increased due to the nationwide polio epidemic and World War II during the 1940s and 1950s. It was during this period that the association was renamed to the American Physical Therapy Association and the policies and sections were created to promote and develop specific areas of physical therapy (DiLibero, L., P.T.A., Physical …show more content…
Once one has completed all of that, the state requires physical therapists to be licensed. Licensing requirements vary by state, but all included passing the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federal of State Boards of Physical Therapy (bls.gov/2015, December 17).
Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. Physical therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation, treatment and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses or injuries (bls.gov/2015, December 17).
The duties of Physical Therapists include:
Review patients’ medical history and any referrals or notes from doctors, surgeons, or other healthcare workers.
Diagnose patients’ functions and movements by observing them stand or walk aby by listening to their concerns, among other methods.
Develop individualized plans of care for patients outlining the patients’ goals and the expected outcomes of the plans.
Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy and equipment to ease patient’s pain, help them increase their mobility, prevent further pain or injury and facilitate health and wellness.

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