Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility News | Institut Guttmann

News

Sunday, 31 December, 1989
First implementation of Sacral anterior root stimulators to control urination, evacuation and secretion.
Saturday, 31 December, 1988
Introduction of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).
Thursday, 31 December, 1987
Creation of the first Multiple Sclerosis Unit in Spain. Start of the Children's Rehabilitation Unit during non-school hours.
Wednesday, 31 December, 1986
First implantable epidural neurostimulator and intrathecal infusion pump for the treatment of spasticity.
Tuesday, 31 December, 1985
Creation of the first Sexuality and Assisted Fertility Unit for people with disabilities in Spain.
Friday, 31 December, 1982
Creation of a neuropsychology unit.
Tuesday, 31 December, 1974
Start of outpatient rehabilitation in the outpatient hospital.
Tuesday, 31 December, 1968
First birth of a son to a quadriplegic motherin Spain .
Saturday, 31 December, 1966
Creation of the Institut Guttmann Sports Club, Chairman of adapted sport at national level.
Saturday, 30 April, 1966
I am pleased to wish the Institut Guttmann, its founders and the patients who are treated there, the success they deserve; some for their good intentions and great knowledge, and others, the patients, for the trust they place in the doctors who care for them. Barcelona can be proud of having a centre that, although it is modest at the moment, will surely grow as do all products that unite love and...