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Pehr Henrik Ling.
Swedish physical therapist, developer and teacher (1776-1839)
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About Pehr Henrik Ling
Pehr Henrik Ling pioneered the teaching of physical education and gymnastics in Sweden. He is considered the Father of Physical Therapy in Sweden. Although his procedures included friction, kneading, stroking, cupping, and clapping they were not related to what was later termed as Swedish massage.
Everything about Pehr Henrik Ling →- Occupation
- writer, physician, poet, gymnastics theoretician
- Position held
- seat 18 of the Swedish Academy
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Born
- November 15, 1776
- Died
- May 3, 1839