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Discover interesting facts and figures about physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology.

	Cardiopulmonary physical therapy was the first recognized clinical specialty within physical therapy in 1978 Cardiopulmonary physical therapy was the first recognized clinical specialty within physical therapy in 1978.
	The number of U.S. adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis is project at 67 million by 2030 The number of U.S. adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis has been projected to reach nearly 67 million adults by the year 2030.
	Some physical therapists treat a wide range of ailments Some physical therapists treat a wide range of ailments; others specialize in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Read more »
	More than a quarter of occupational therapists work part time. More than a quarter of occupational therapists work part time. Read more »
	More than a million Americans have aphasia More than a million Americans have aphasia and approximately 2O'% of the more than 75O,OOO Americans who suffer a stroke each year will experience aphasia.
	Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the world Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the world, affecting 3 million women and 2.5 million men annually.
	Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains the single leading cause of death in the United States Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains the single leading cause of death in the United States, and heart failure (HF) is the primary cause of hospitalization for individuals older than age 65.
	The number of hip fractures is predicted to increase to more than 650,000 per year by 2040. The number of hip fractures is predicted to increase to more than 650,000 per year by 2040.
	There are more than 325,000 hip fractures per year in the United States. There are more than 325,000 hip fractures per year in the United States.
	Currently, there are 8 areas of physical therapy practice Currently, there are 8 areas of physical therapy practice that have been defined to contain a specialized knowledge base and skill set.

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