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""A Critical History of Physiotherapy: War, Polio, and the Rise of a Profession"" by S M Nazmuz Sakib offers the first sustained exploration of the global physiotherapy profession, tracing its origins back over six thousand years. This groundbreaking work challenges the popular notion that physiotherapy is a modern invention, arguing instead that it is a formalized system of ancient wisdom, continuously reshaped by historical events such as wars, epidemic diseases, and scientific breakthroughs. From the therapeutic practices of ancient China, India, Greece, and Rome, to the challenges of the two World Wars and the polio epidemics, this book reveals how these events forged the profession as we know it today. Key techniques like manual therapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and electrotherapy have roots stretching back millennia, continuously evolving to meet the needs of society. The book is divided into four parts: Part I: Examines the deep roots of physiotherapy in ancient civilizations and how early practices laid the foundation for modern techniques. Part II: Explores the formal birth of the profession in the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighting the contributions of pivotal figures like Per Henrik Ling and Mary McMillan. Part III: Focuses on the postwar specialization of physiotherapy and the rise of scientific evidence in the profession's practices. Part IV: Delves into contemporary challenges and future directions, from workforce sustainability to the impact of digital health technologies on practice. Drawing on a rich mix of traditional historical sources and modern critical frameworks, A Critical History of Physiotherapy is not just a history of a profession but a reflection on the profound ways in which health care practices adapt and evolve over time. Whether you are a physiotherapy professional, a student, or someone interested in the intersection of health, history, and culture, this book provides invaluable insights into the evolution of one of the world's most vital medical fields.

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