The Kladruby Games, the Paralympics, and the pre-history of disability sport
The place of Dr Ludwig Guttmann in the founding history of the Paralympic Games is universally acknowledged. Briefly stated, Guttmann is credited with the aspiration to improve the dismal prospects of postwar spinal injury patients, and the inspiration of using sports as rehabilitative practices. Gi...
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| Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Acta Universitatis Carolinae: Kinanthropologica |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karolinum.cz/doi/10.14712/23366052.2017.6 |