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Signe Brunnström
1898-01-01 – 1988-02-21
Life & Legacy
Signe Brunnstrom (birth name: Anna Signe Sofia Brunnstrom; 1898–1988) was a Swedish-American physiotherapist, scientist and educator. She is best known for her discovery of the sequence of stages of recovery from hemiplegia after stroke, which later came to be known as Brunnstrom Approach. Brunnstrom is also known for her observations in weight-bearing of the thigh and foot.
Occupation & Career
scientist, physiotherapist, educator
Education
New York University; Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
New York University · Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q28869681 — wikidata View source
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