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NSIC

A selection of images from the National Spinal Injuries Centre archive

The National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) is the oldest, and one of the largest spinal injuries centres in the world. It was created by Sir Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, in 1944 to treat servicemen who had sustained spinal cord injuries in World War II. The Stoke Mandeville Games for wheelchair athletes began at the hospital and was widely seen as the moment that the Paralympic movement was born.

NSIC Collection

The collection of photographs and documents includes historic images of wards, physio- and occupational therapy and some medical conditions. A selection of images is displayed below.

Contact

For more information about the NSIC go to

http://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/NSIC%20Home/About%20us/nsic-history.htm

This page was added on 23/03/2011.

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