Kinesiotherapy (formerly Corrective Therapy) is an allied health profession that has been in existence since 1946. The roots of this profession began during World War II. With the increased survival of troops suffering from illness or injury, there was a great demand to return soldiers to active duty. Corrective physical reconditioning units were established to enhance this process. Early pioneers in the emerging field of rehabilitation medicine were U.S. Surgeon General Major Norma T, Kirk and Dr. Howard Rusk. By 1946, they had overseen the... Read More >>