15 Questions
Who is considered the Father of Physical Therapy?
Per Henrik Ling
When did modern gymnastics begin in Europe?
1800s
Where did Per Henrik Ling found the Royal Gymnastics Central Institute?
Lund
What did Ling use to treat his own conditions as a form of physical rehabilitation?
Repetitive body movements combined with massage
What did Ling learn during his travels in Europe?
Fencing
What was the year of the first polio epidemic in the United States?
1894
When did the fight against polio really start?
1916
How many people died of polio in New York?
2,000
How many people died of polio across the nation?
6,000
What does polio attack in the body?
spinal cord and muscles
What role did physical therapists play during and after World War I?
Physical therapists were recognized as part of the medical profession.
What is the main effect of polio on the body?
Polio attacks the spinal cord and paralyzes the muscles.
How did physiotherapists approach the treatment of polio in the absence of a vaccine?
They focused on evaluating damage and restoring function back to weakened muscles.
In what year did the first polio epidemic occur in the United States?
The first polio epidemic in the United States occurred in 1894.
How many people died of polio in New York during the epidemic?
In New York, 2,000 people died of polio.
Test your knowledge about the father of physical therapy, Per Henrik Ling, and his contributions to modern gymnastics. Learn about Ling's journey through Europe, his discoveries in fencing, and how he revolutionized exercise for managing rheumatic conditions.
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