11/11/2025
Join us in honoring all the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication.
Did you know? While exercise-based healing has ancient roots, modern physical therapy in the U.S. began in 1918 during World War I. A group of 18 pioneering women, known as “Reconstruction Aides,” used exercise and massage to help injured soldiers recover and regain strength.
One of these trailblazers, Mary McMillan, went on to found the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association in 1921, laying the foundation for today’s physical therapy profession.
💪 We owe so much to these early leaders — their dedication shaped the field we proudly continue today!