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Elizabeth Kenny in 1950

Born20 September 1880[clarification needed]

Warialda, New South Wales

Died30 November 1952 (aged 72)

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

NationalityAustralian

Other namesLisa

CitizenshipAustralian

OccupationNurse

Sister Elizabeth Kenny (20 September 1880 – 30 November 1952) was a self-trained Australian bush nurse who developed a new approach for treating victims of poliomyelitis, which was controversial at the time. Her method, which she promoted internationally while working in Australia, Europe and the United States, differed from the then conventional medical practice which called for placing affected limbs in plaster casts. Instead Kenny applied hot compresses to affected parts of patients' bodies followed by passive movement of those areas to reduce what she called "Spasm".[1] Kenny's principles of muscle rehabilitation became the foundation of physical therapy, or physiotherapy.[2]

Her life story was told in the 1946 film Sister Kenny, portrayed by Rosalind Russell, who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

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Elizabeth Kenny

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Elizabeth Kenny
Photo of Elizabeth Kenny 1950, with short white hair, smiling and waving
Elizabeth Kenny in 1950
Born 20 September 1880[clarification needed]
Died 30 November 1952 (aged 72)
Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Nationality Australian
Other names Lisa
Citizenship Australian
Occupation Nurse

Sister Elizabeth Kenny (20 September 1880 – 30 November 1952) was a self-trained Australian bush nurse who developed a new approach for treating victims of poliomyelitis, which was controversial at the time. Her method, which she promoted internationally while working in Australia, Europe and the United States, differed from the then conventional medical practice which called for placing affected limbs in plaster casts. Instead Kenny applied hot compresses to affected parts of patients' bodies followed by passive movement of those areas to reduce what she called "Spasm".[1] Kenny's principles of muscle rehabilitation became the foundation of physical therapy, or physiotherapy.[2]

Her life story was told in the 1946 film Sister Kenny, portrayed by Rosalind Russell, who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

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