Physiotherapy: a historical analysis of the transformation from an occupation to a profession in Brazil

Conclusion: The regulation of physiotherapy practices, the recognition of expertise, the accreditation of practical nurses by the State, and the institutionalization of a course for physical therapy practitioners in 1951 are key elements of the professionalization process for the physical therapy profession in Brazil.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research