The Legacy of Per Henrik Ling

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Who is considered the Father of Physical Therapy?

  • Per Henrik Ling (correct)
  • Johan Ling
  • Gustav Ling
  • Erik Ling

When did modern gymnastics begin in Europe?

  • 1774
  • 1776
  • 1800s (correct)
  • 1792

Where did Per Henrik Ling found the Royal Gymnastics Central Institute?

  • Växjö
  • St. Petersburg
  • Lund (correct)
  • Stockholm

What did Ling use to treat his own conditions as a form of physical rehabilitation?

<p>Repetitive body movements combined with massage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ling learn during his travels in Europe?

<p>Fencing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the year of the first polio epidemic in the United States?

<p>1894</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the fight against polio really start?

<p>1916</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people died of polio in New York?

<p>2,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people died of polio across the nation?

<p>6,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does polio attack in the body?

<p>spinal cord and muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did physical therapists play during and after World War I?

<p>Physical therapists were recognized as part of the medical profession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of polio on the body?

<p>Polio attacks the spinal cord and paralyzes the muscles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did physiotherapists approach the treatment of polio in the absence of a vaccine?

<p>They focused on evaluating damage and restoring function back to weakened muscles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the first polio epidemic occur in the United States?

<p>The first polio epidemic in the United States occurred in 1894.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people died of polio in New York during the epidemic?

<p>In New York, 2,000 people died of polio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Physical Therapy Chart Review Flashcards
16 questions
Physical Therapy Vocabulary in Spanish
30 questions
Fundamental Physical Therapy Terms
44 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser