In 1948 Dr Ludwig Guttmann organised the first para-sport competitions, as an extension of the rehabilitation process. In the 1950s, questions were raised that “consideration must be given to whether ...

Sir Ludwig Guttmann, a German-born neurologist ... The only disability that was included in the Rome 1960 Paralympics was spinal cord injury. Hosts Italy topped the first ever Paralympic medal ...

Ludwig Guttmann, a renowned German neurosurgeon ... A breakthrough comes when Dr. Guttmann introduces sport into their rehabilitation, a breakthrough that leads to the founding of the Paralympic ...