During today's episode, Dr. Martin and Dr. Malanga will discuss the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also called physiatry as well as its' historical origins in the early 20th century. We will also talk about some of the earliest leaders who helped establish the specialty of PM&R and how these great influencers changed medicine. 

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· Intro (0:00)

· Why is the importance of knowing our history? (0:35)

· Dr. Frank H. Krusen (Grandfather of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) (3:05)

· Dr. John Coulter (First Professor of Physical Medicine) (8:00)

· Beginnings of the American Society of Physical Therapy Physicians (13:00)

· Dr. Howard Rusk (Founder of Rehabilitation Medicine) (15:00)

· Organizing the Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (18:00)

· Dr. Malanga’s input on the history of physical medicine and rehabilitation (21:00)

· Dr. Henry Kessler (Kessler Institute) (25:00)

· Closing thoughts with Dr. Martin and Dr. Malanga (28:15)