Physiotherapy Collection

Liverpool team trainer Bob Paisley assesses Skelmersdale United left-back Colin Bridge at Anfield. He has injured his hamstring before his sides FA Amateur Cup replay match against Enfield at Maine

Middlesbrough FC physiotherapist Jimmy Headridge and his wife Margaret with their children, Lynn, Karen and Garry. The family are moving to Ras Al Khaimah after Jimmy took up an appointment as boss

Inner view of an ambulatory of an Institute for physiotherapeutic treatment, with a bathtub and a cabinet with mirror Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Internal corridor of an outpatient clinic for physiotherapy Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

View of the physiotherapy ambulatory of the Gabbrielli Institute of Florence. Florence Gabbrielli Physiotherapeutic Institute. Date of Photograph:1905

Room for physioradiotherapy at the Pellizzari Institute in Florence Florence Pellizzari Institute. Date of Photograph:1906

Patient at the Pellizzari Institute in Florence, assisted by a doctor and a nurse, during a therapy session Florence. Date of Photograph:1906

Physiotherapy ambulatory of the Gabbrielli Institute of Florence. A strong jet of water issued from an open shower is visible in the foreground. Florence Gabbrielli Institute. Date of Photograph:1905

Mary Treen, from Harrow, a typist in the "World of Sport"
Mary Treen, from Harrow, a typist in the " World of Sport" LWT studios on the South Bank, who types out the lines on a Saturday afternoon for Anchor Man

Middlesbrough F. C. physiotherapist Jimmy Headridge. 3rd January 1975
Middlesbrough F.C. physiotherapist Jimmy Headridge. 3rd January 1975

Boro FC trainer - physiotherapist Jimmy Headridge, whose delight is plain to see as wife Margaret cradles Gary James at Guisborough maternity hospital. 14th August 1973

Kneipp Cure (colour litho)
6032026 Kneipp Cure (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kneipp Cure.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Prizefighter Robert Prometheus Fitzsimmons at Dr. Woodburys Office in New York
MNY381282 Prizefighter Robert Prometheus Fitzsimmons at Dr. Woodburys Office in New York, 1895 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Curative gymnastics (colour litho)
6032032 Curative gymnastics (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curative gymnastics.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English

"There was an Old Man from the West, who never could get any rest", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386615 " There was an Old Man from the West, who never could get any rest", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

German physiotherapy WWII
German soldiers with arm wounds doing exercises at a hospital during World War II Date: 1942

View of a room of the Pellizzari Institute, in Florence, used for physioradiotherapeutic therapy, 1905 (glass plate)
494196 View of a room of the Pellizzari Institute, in Florence, used for physioradiotherapeutic therapy, 1905 (glass plate) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); Alinari

Swimming on the stomach and on the back (colour litho)
6032029 Swimming on the stomach and on the back (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Physiotherapy: mechanotherapy apparatus invented by Swedish physician and orthopedist Gustav Zander (engraving)
5216909 Physiotherapy: mechanotherapy apparatus invented by Swedish physician and orthopedist Gustav Zander (engraving) by German School

Liverpool footballers in the treatment room at Anfield, seen to by coach Albert Shelley Albert Shelley. Player fourth from left is Bob Paisley. Circa 1951

Liverpool trainer Joe Fagan helps injured player Ray Kennedy back to fitness while Chris Lawler also gets treatment on his leg. 8th August 1974

Manchester City players Colin Bell and Mike Summerbee (nearest camera) receiving treatment before the title decider against Newcastle United at the weekend. 10th May 1968

Mike Summerbee (left) being examined Manchester City players Colin Bell and Mike Summerbee receiving treatment before the title decider with Newcastle at the weekend

Mike Summerbee being examined (far left) whilst Colin Bell (right) awaits treatment. Manchester City players Colin Bell and Mike Summerbee receiving treatment before the title decider with Newcastle

Labour MP for the Strathkelvin and Bearsden constituency and former brain surgeon Sam Galbraith pictured at the Freeman Hopsital in Newcastle with surgeon John Dark

George Dalton, Physiotherapist, Coventry City Football Club, 22nd April 1987

Leicester City team training. Len Glover and Peter Rodrigues in the treatment room. 13th May 1969

Injured Liverpool halfback Gordon Milne receives treatment on his thigh from team trainer Bob Paisley at Anfield. 26th September 1965

Liverpool team trainer Bob Paisley tends to William Louther, 25 year old American lead dancer in " Black new World"

Birmingham City footballer Eddie Brown receives attention from assistant trainer Doug Davidson during training at St Andrews. 14th February 1957

Nottingham Forest training session. The healing hands of Forest masseur Bob Davies prepares right-back Bill Whare for action ahead of the Trentside derby at Meadow Lane in October 1956

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly looks on as three of his players Roger Hunt, Ian Callaghan and Gordon Milne await inspection " on the table" by the team trainer Bob Paisley in the treatment

Cardiff City footballer Phil Dwyer, 21st September 1976

Manchester Citys physiotherapist Peter Blakey inspects the feet of Manchester City players 9th October 1965

Assistant trainer Joe Fagan massages the legs of Peter Thompson in the medical room at Anfield 27th April 1965. P001661

Leeds United footballer Johnny Giles receives tretment on an injury in the physio room from Les Cocker at Elland Road August 1969

Fulham F. C. Trainer F Penn treats injured leg. March 1949 O17597-001
Fulham F.C. Trainer F Penn treats injured leg. March 1949 O17597-001

Fulham F. C. Trainer F Penn treats Jimmy Taylor for injury. March 1949 O17597
Fulham F.C. Trainer F Penn treats Jimmy Taylor for injury. March 1949 O17597

Mercurialis, (1530-1606), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Mercurialis, (1530-1606), 1830. Girolamo Mercuriale (1530-1606) Italian philologist and physician, famous for his work De Arte Gymnastica one of the first explanations of physiotherapy

Comic German postcard -- health spa physiotherapy
Comic German postcard by Arthur Thiele -- greetings from Karlsbad -- a grossly overweight man enjoys a bit of physiotherapy. Date: early 20th century

Taped sprained ankle C017 / 3695
Taped sprained ankle. Close-up of elastic therapeutic tape (kinesio tape) being used to promote lymphatic drainage, and therefore reduce swelling, in a womans sprained ankle

Physiotherapy equipment. These exercise balls, known by a variety of names, are used when exercising and during physiotherapy

Prunella Stack maniuplating Herbert Barkers legs, 1939
Lady David Douglas-Hamilton(nee Prunella Stacks) meets Sir Herbert Barker(1869-1950), manipulative surgeon. Following treatment of her husband by Barker for a slight spinal injury

Hospital hydrotherapy, 1920s C017 / 7871
Hospital hydrotherapy. Physiotherapy nurse (centre) supervising patients using water baths during a session of hydrotherapy, a form of physiotherapy (physical therapy)

Hospital heat lamp cabinets, 1920s C017 / 7870
Hospital heat lamp cabinets. Patients encased up to their necks in heat lamp cabinets in a hospital. These are Burdick cabinets, branded Radio-Vitant

Physiotherapist treating gymnast C015 / 6203
Sports medicine. A physiotherapist checking the ankles of a gymnast during a training session

Physio treating volleyball player C015 / 6197
Sports medicine. A physiotherapist applying an ice pack to the shoulder of a volleyball player. Ice packs are used to ease minor and moderate swellings in joints

Hospital hydrotherapy, 1920s C016 / 2383
Hospital hydrotherapy. Physiotherapy nurse (right) supervising a patient using a water bath during a session of hydrotherapy, a form of physiotherapy (physical therapy)

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"Physiotherapy: Restoring Health and Vitality Through Movement" Meet Mary Treen, a dedicated typist from Harrow who found solace in the world of sport through physiotherapy. On the 3rd of January 1975, she embarked on a transformative journey under the care of Middlesbrough F. C. 's esteemed physiotherapist, Jimmy Headridge. Jimmy Headridge's expertise extended beyond his role as Middlesbrough FC's trusted physiotherapist. Alongside his wife Margaret, he tirelessly worked to bring healing and joy to countless individuals. Their unwavering dedication was evident in every interaction they had with their patients. In an enchanting sepia photo titled "Eins, Zwei, Drei, Vier, " we catch a glimpse of the power of physiotherapy. The image captures not only physical rehabilitation but also the restoration of hope and resilience. A rich history that transcends time and borders. From Robert Prometheus Fitzsimmons seeking treatment at Dr. Woodbury's office in New York to curative gymnastics depicted in vibrant lithographs, its impact knows no bounds. Even during challenging times like World War II, German physiotherapists played a crucial role in providing care amidst chaos and destruction. Their unwavering commitment to healing became a beacon of light for many. The Pellizzari Institute in Florence showcased how innovative techniques such as physioradiotherapeutic therapy were utilized as early as 1905. This room served as an oasis where individuals could find relief from pain and regain strength through specialized treatments. Swimming on both stomachs and backs emerged as another avenue for therapeutic exercise captured beautifully in colorful lithographs. Water became not just a medium for leisure but also an essential tool for rehabilitation. As we reflect on these glimpses into the world throughout history, it becomes clear that this profession is not just about physical healing.