Berta Bobath

[2] The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy believe "it is the most popular approach for treating neurologically-impaired patients in the western world.

At the clinic, they ran courses for doctors and qualified therapists who want to learn about their particular approach to regaining capabilities.

In 1965 she published Abnormal Postural Reflex Activity Caused by Brain Lesions.

Berta was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 1976 and she was made an MBE in 1978.

Boston University gave her a doctorate in 1981 and she and Karel were the first couple to be given the Harding award for their work in helping people with disabilities.

Another example is Gray Cook, a physiotherapist who was a major figure in Functional Training, who was also influenced by Bobathian concepts.