Manual therapy
Physical treatment used to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability
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| 2024 | The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected 34% growth in physical therapist employment and 40% growth for Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides. |
| 2020 | World Confederation for Physical Therapy begins operating under the brand name World Physiotherapy. |
| 2020 | During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth became a critical method for providing physical therapy services, especially for elderly and chronic disease patients who could not safely attend in-person sessions. |
| March 2018 | The interstate compact was enacted, allowing patients to participate in Telehealth appointments with medical practices located in different states. |
| 2015 | Physical therapists in the United States earned an average of $84,020 annually. Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) earned a median wage of $55,170 annually. |
| 2014 | In Sweden, the professional title changed from 'sjukgymnast' to 'fysioterapeut' (physiotherapist). |
| 2014 | Swedish terminology changes from 'sjukgymnast' to 'fysioterapeut' (physiotherapist). |
| 2014 | The United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported approximately 210,900 physical therapists employed in the United States. |
| 2013 | A global study revealed that 56.4% of physical therapists were satisfied with their jobs, highlighting insights into job satisfaction in the profession. |
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