Overview

• Fabrizio Borra, celebrated physiotherapist known for his work with top athletes and entertainers, has passed away at 64 after a prolonged illness.
• Borra played a pivotal role in rehabilitating Marco Pantani after his 1995 Milano-Torino accident and Michael Schumacher following his 1999 Silverstone crash.
• He introduced prevention-focused and holistic physiotherapy practices to Italy, founding an influential medical center in Forlì in 1990.
• Athletes like Gianmarco Tamberi, Fernando Alonso, and Tadej Pogačar, as well as entertainer Jovanotti, paid heartfelt tributes to Borra, highlighting his empathy and transformative impact.
• Borra is survived by his wife, Enia, and sons, Luca and Daniele, who continue his legacy in athletic training and physiotherapy.