By: Anthony Rider

Per Henrik

Life Span – November 15th, 1776 – May 3rd, 1839

Education – graduating from Växjö gymnasium in 1792, Studied theology at Lund University, and finished his degree at Uppsala University in 1797

Historical Time Period - Gustavian era (1772–1809)

Known to be the “Father of Massage”

Used experiences of his own pain to help create his technique and style of massage

Some consider him to be the founder of medical gymnastics

Best Known for his Gymnastic Movements/Massage that

Helped Relieve Pain

Influenced the “Swedish Massage” system

His medical gymnastics influenced later institutions and systems

Principal at the Royal Gymnastic Central Institute

Contributions to our Profession

Massages were more active and less relaxing during his time

He was the son of a minister

He liked fencing, and got the title “fencing master” at the Uppsala University in 1805

Little or Well Know Facts

Only because I do not plan on using massages or medical gymnastics when I teach.

I disagree…

http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14291

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pehr_Henrik_Ling

http://www.abc-of-fitness.com/fitness-focus/history-of-fitness.asp

References

What is he known to be the father of?

What royal school was he the principal of?

What university did he get the title “fencing master”?

Questions for the Class