1880 - 1952
Elizabeth Kenny was an Australian nurse and innovator in the treatment of polio, known for developing the Kenny method, which emphasized early mobilization and muscle re-education rather than immobilization. Born on September 20, 1880, she became a significant figure in the field of physical rehabilitation, particularly during the polio epidemics of the early to mid-20th century. Her work greatly influenced modern approaches to treating muscle spasms and paralysis.