A LONG, STORIED HISTORY
T oday, you may visit Madden Physical Therapy Dauphin for your shoulder pain or knee issues, but in years past, you may have seen a physical therapist because you were a gymnast, a polio patient, or a veteran in World War I. It was in that background that breakthroughs occurred and led to the physical therapy we know today. Historians have linked physical therapy to Greek philosophers, who preached the benefits of similar techniques used in the practice today. But the “father of physical therapy” is often said to be Pehr Henrik Ling, a Swedish practitioner who founded the Royal Central Gymnastics Institute in 1813. It was here that gymnasts did exercises to improve their mobility and heal. It was another century before physical therapy found its way to the U.S. In the early 20th century, Reed College began training “reconstruction aides,” who were largely female. The U.S. would recruit these aides to treat polio patients and WWI soldiers in 1916 when Walter Reed Army Hospital became the first official school of physical therapy in the U.S. Five years later, Mary McMillan founded the American Women’s Physical Therapy Association (so called because of how heavily the industry was dominated by women). Today the organization is known as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), How Physical Therapy Has Evolved
A team of physical therapists fromWalter Reed Army Hospital in 1920
and it’s the foundation for the industry’s research and progress. The APTA provided strong evidence of physical therapy’s viability and efficacy. Many historians believe that if it had not been for the APTA’s research and the women who pushed the industry forward, the practice would not be as strong as it is today, nor would it have progressed as far. Physical therapy clinics today are offering options like laser therapy, which, when combined with standard therapy regimens, can activate “healing cells” to speed up the healing process and help patients feel better much faster.
As the industry has progressed, the qualifications for therapists have as well. Practitioners today are required to receive a doctorate, complete clinical rotations, and pass rigorous testing in order to treat patients. The profession has come a long way since it was first implemented in Sweden, but study after study has come to the same conclusion: Physical therapy is one of the safest treatment options that can drastically improve a patient’s quality of life. To learn more about the adaptations we’ve made as physical therapy has grown, contact our team. Thank you for being part of our physical therapy story!
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Pumpkins aren’t just for pie — they make delicious soup, too! This fall, try your hand at this healthy soup recipe and warm up with a bowl. Classic Pumpkin Soup
Inspired by MinimalistBaker.com
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 shallots, diced • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 1/4 cups pumpkin purée (homemade or canned) • 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup canned light coconut milk • 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1/4 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Directions
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté olive oil, shallots, and garlic for 2–3 minutes. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. 3. Transfer the soup to a blender and purée. Pour the blended soup back into the pan. 4. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–10 minutes. Taste and add additional seasoning as desired, then serve!
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