Excerpt from Massage as a Mode of Treatment
Sous months ago at the Westminster Hospital I delivered a lecture, which was subsequently pub lished in the Lancet, on the treatment or infantile paralysis, in the course of which'i referred at some length to the value of Massage as a therapeutic agent. The subject attracted a good deal of atten tion, and I received a number of letters from medical men in various parts of the country asking for further information, many of my correspondents urging me to publish full details of the methods employed. I have much pleasure in acceding to their request, and [do so the more willingly becausei have recently returned from Germany, where thanks to the kind ness and courtesy of my friend Professor Von Mosengeil, I have had the opportunity of witnessing.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, by a renowned medical lecturer, explores the therapeutic benefits of massage, an ancient practice that has recently regained popularity as a holistic treatment for a variety of ailments. The author delves into the history of massage, from its origins in ancient healing traditions to its evolution into a contemporary therapeutic method. Key concepts and techniques of massage, such as effleurage, pĆ trissage, and tapotement, are explained in detail, along with their physiological effects and therapeutic applications. The book also provides practical guidance on how to incorporate massage into various treatment plans, including those for specific conditions like paralysis, constipation, rheumatism, and neurasthenia. By elucidating the scientific principles behind massage and demonstrating its effectiveness in addressing numerous conditions, this book underscores the significance of this ancient practice as a valuable addition to modern therapeutic approaches. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282935894_0
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