National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is a time to acknowledge the many benefits that can arise from rehab programs. It highlights the positive impact that these services make in the lives of people in need. This week recognizes that every person deserves to live his/her life to the fullest. Here at National Today, we are excited to celebrate rehabilitation services all week long.
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week timeline
- 1976
National Rehabilitiation Awareness Week
The first ever National Rehabilitation Awareness Week kicked off.
- 1947
Alcoholic Rehabilitation Act
The Alcoholic Rehabilitation Act became the first piece of federal legislation that formally recognized someone who suffers from alcoholism as having a sickness.
- March 1921
Physical therapy in print
"The PT Review" featured the first ever published piece of physical therapy research in print.
- 1921
Occupational therapy became legitimate
The medical community officially recognized occupational therapy as a profession.
- 1864
New York State Inebriate Asylum founded
The first hospital created to solely treat alcoholism opened.
5 Intriguing Facts About Rehabilitation Services
A more holistic approach
Substance rehab services are recognizing the importance of incorporating yoga, mental health counseling, and nutritional programs into treatment options.
Physical ladies
In the beginning, women dominated the field of physical therapy.
No graduate degree required
Up until the 1990s only a bachelor's degree was required in order to perform physical therapy.
Basket weaving or therapy?
Occupational therapy originated from the practice of basket weaving.
Ancient Greeks and Occupational Therapy
Dating back to as early as 100 BC, Greek physicians used Occupational Therapy techniques.
How to Observe National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
Support the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation (NRAF)
The NRAF does lots of meaningful work. Why not show your support by making a donation or purchasing some National Rehabilitation Awareness Week swag that may be for sale?
Attend a lecture about rehabilitation services
Seek out a brief community lecture about a specific area of rehabilitation. A few examples: speech therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, or even physical therapy.
Drop off baked good to hospital rehab staff
Show your appreciation to staff members who work so tirelessly to provide rehab services.
Why National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is Important
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week acknowledges professionals in the field
These include the dedicated individuals who provide rehab services to people in need.
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is a time to educate the public
The National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation strives to highlight the positive impact that these services have in the lives of children, adults, and older adults alike.
This week acknowledges many different types of rehab services
Rehab can benefit a person physically, mentally, and spiritually. Whether someone is undergoing inpatient care following a major surgery or attends a therapy session once a week to correct a minor issue, rehab services are there to help be a guide on the road to recovery.
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