Ludwig Guttmann

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Ludwig Guttmann born?July 3, 1899
2. Where was Ludwig Guttmann born?Tost, German Empire (now Poland)
3. What is the career?Neurologist, hospital administrator, and humanitarian
4. What did Ludwig Guttmann do to help people with spinal injuries?He was a neurologist who used sports to help patients recover and feel good.
5. Why did Ludwig Guttmann leave Germany?He had to leave because of persecution of Jewish people under the Nazis.

Neurologist: A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI): Damage to the spinal cord that can result in temporary or permanent changes in function, sensation, and mobility.
Rehabilitation: The process of restoring an individual's ability to function independently and improve their quality of life after illness or injury.
Paralympic Movement: A global movement that aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities through sport.