Physical Therapy History and Practice Assessment

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What was the primary catalyst for the emergence of physical therapy as a profession in the early 20th century?

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World War I injuries and rehabilitation needs

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Who is recognized as the founding member of the physical therapy profession?

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Mary McMillan

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What was the original name of the first professional association for physical therapy?

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American Women's Physical Therapeutics Association

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What was the first publication for the AWPTA called?

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P.T. Review

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In what time period did physiotherapists change their title to physical therapists? Options: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s

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1940s

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What is a primary focus of physical therapy as a healthcare profession?

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Improving movement and managing pain

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What was Mary McMillan's significant contribution to the field besides forming the first association?

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Wrote the first textbook by a physical therapist

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When did the earliest forms of manual therapy and exercise appear in civilization?

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3000 BC

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Which of these activities falls within a physical therapist's scope of practice? Options: Performing surgery, Prescribing medication, Examining persons with impairments to determine PT diagnosis, Conducting laboratory tests

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Examining persons with impairments to determine PT diagnosis

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What type of treatment modalities do physical therapists commonly use?

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Therapeutic exercise and manual therapy