Did you know that the origins of physiotherapy can be tracked back to ancient times and the first records of anatomy and physiology?
In our new video we take you through the history of physiotherapy starting in ancient times all the way through to the modern history of the profession. There are a number of surprising facts to discover including the date of the first electrotherapy treatment, the Swedish origins of exercise as a treatment and the influence both World Wars had on the development of the profession.
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This article was written by one of our course instructors...
Scott Buxton
Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy, PGCert
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
Royal United Hospitals Bath