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Elizabeth Kenny Scientist

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: Australia
  • Born: Sep 20, 1880
  • Died: Nov 30, 1952

Elizabeth Kenny was an unaccredited Australian nurse who promoted a controversial new approach to the treatment of poliomyelitis . Her findings ran counter to conventional medical wisdom; they demonstrated the need to exercise muscles affected by polio instead of immobilizing them. Kenny's principles of muscle rehabilitation became the foundation of physical therapy, or physiotherapy.

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Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 sayings from William Blake

32 sayings from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more views from Storm Jameson

2 more views from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 views from Victor Hugo

73 views from Victor Hugo