Excerpt from Massage and Medical Gymnastics Massage and Physical Exercises have formed a branch of medical and surgical treatment from time immemorial and in all countries, a fact demonstrated by Dr. Kleen in his historical introduction; and Dr. Klecn's work is a classic upon the subject which deserves the widest possible circulation throughout the world. Its trans lation into English may therefore be welcomed as a very real step in the diffusion of scientific knowledge upon these methods of treat ment. Naturally the author's views will receive criticism when they come to be read by English-speaking people. Swedish methods of massage and gymnastics are not universally accepted as gospel. Sound and considered criticism is healthy, and Dr. Kleen would himself be the last to raise objection to it. But the great scientific work that has been done by the Swedish schools during the last hundred years has undoubtedly done more to place this branch of treatment upon an acknowledged footing than has that of any other group of workers. The necessity for the general study of physical methods of treat ment has been demonstrated afresh in the work of Too often have we seen the wonderful work done for the wounded by surgeons at military hospitals robbed of its final success by failure to secure the eventual functional utility of the damaged member by the use of appropriate physical methods. And of all the methods of physiotherapy the use of introduced in scientifically conducted h sical exercises must always remain the foremost. The treatment of these late results of wounds and injuries has aroused an interest in orthopmdic surgery that is unprecedented. Orthopaedic surgery includes something much more than the simple prevention and correction of deformities. The orthopaedic surgeon should think in terms of Function, and his endeavour should be to restore the affected part to its full normal functional activity, or if this is impossible to secure the very best possible return of functional utility. In this final restoration physical exercise must necessarily take a leading part. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Of Massage: And Remedial Gymnastics IN preparing the present edition many amplifications and additions have been made to the text in both parts of the work, and this has entailed a certain amount of rearrangement of the existing matter. The additions have been made in order to provide a more useful text-book and book of reference for students of massage, and also in the hope of meeting the requirements of those who are qualifying as medical gymnasts. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Text Book of Mechano-Therapy: Massage and Medical Gymnastics; Especially Prepared for the Use of Medical Students and Trained Nurses The system practised by the Royal Gymnastic Central Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, has been principally followed, with such modifications as are recommended by prominent teachers and authorities of this science. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...dorsal curve). Exercises for S-shaped Scoliosis (Right Donal, Left Lumbar). A. STRETCHING MovEMENTs. 1. LEG-FORWARD-LYING CQRRECTION WITH PRESSURE 0N BOTH cuRvEs (Fig. 143). (N.B.--Convexity of the upper curve in this case to the lcft).The patient grasps the hips of the gymnast, who stands in front of him (head close to the right hip). The gymnast grasps with one hand (right) just below the patient's (left) axilla and carries his trunk first slightly over to the (right) side, PM 142_ when an assistant lays his hand (flexed at the metacarpo-phalangeal joint) on the lumbar curve and gives firm pressure. The patient's trunk is now carried over to the left while pressure on the lumbar curve is maintained, so that a strong stretching is produced on the concave side. The upper convexity is pressed by the free hand of the gymnast firmly' inward and forward by pressure on the region of the angles of the ribs, while the upper part of the trunk is bent to the right. In this way there is also correction of the upper curve. 2. FORWARD-LYING PASSIVE 2 (DOUBLE) LEG-CARRYING TO (LEFT) SIDE WITH PRESSURE ON BOTH CURVES.--Given like the corresponding movement for a simple lumbar FIG. l43_ curve (p. 283), but with this difference, that an extra assistant gives pressure on the upper curve. Chiefly affects the lower curve, but is not used much because respiration is considerably hindered by the pressure on the upper curve causing compression of the patient's chest. B. EXERCISES WHICH PARTLY STRETCH THE SOFT PARTS OF THE CONCAVE SIDE, PARTLY GIVE WORK TO THE MUSCLES OF THE CONVEX SIDE. 1. (LEFT-) NECK-REST-H.-R.-S. SIDE-BENDING To THE SIDE OF THE UPPER CURVE (RIGHT) WITH PRESSURE ON BOTH CURVEs.----Given similarly to the corresponding...

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Excerpt from Rational Home Gymnastics for the Well and the Sick With Health-Points on Walking and Bicycling, and the Use of Water and Massage That the figures should in all cases indicate exactly what I wished, the illustrations are reproduced from photographs for which I myself stood. I have every reason to believe that those who will follow what I have prescribed will not consider the time ill spent. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.