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Sir Ludwig Guttman plaque

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The public map records this plaque for Sir Ludwig Guttman. Its recorded inscription reads: Sir Ludwig Guttman FRS, 1899‒1980, neurosurgeon, pioneer of rehabilitation for spinal injuries patients, father of the Paralympic Games, lived here 1939‒1951
Sir Ludwig Guttman was a neurosurgeon who pioneered the use of sport as part of the rehabilitation process for patients with spinal injuries, leading to the establishment of the Paralympic Games. His work significantly improved the quality of life and social inclusion of disabled individuals post-World War II.

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