Part I: Chapter I: History of Massage

Preface

Preface To Fourth Edition The continued demand for ' Lessons on Massage ' has made another edition necessary. I have made some alterations and a few additions. Since the last ...

A Short History Of Massage

From the earliest times rubbing of some sort has been used for curative purposes. It is known to have been employed by the Chinese as far back as 3000 b.c. It was probably from them that the ...

Part II: Chapter II: Theory of Massage

The Theory Of Massage

The first thing requisite for the student is to grasp the theory of massage ; a knowledge of mere rubbing is not sufficient. Therefore not only must the structures of the body be understood, but ...

Effleurage

This movement may be done with the lightest touch of the tips of the fingers, or with the whole palmar surface of the hand held in different ways, and with various degrees of pressure till it ...

Petrissage

This is a deep movement, and done on the muscles, which are grasped p>between the thumbs and fingers, or in the palms of the hands, and p>kneaded, rolled, and squeezed in the following manner :...

Massage À Friction

Friction differs from pétrissage proper in that the muscles are not raised or drawn away from the bone. It is done with the cushion of the thumb, or of the fingers, or with the palm of the hand. ...

Vibrations

The ends of the fingers, or the knuckles of the closed hand, or the palmar surface of the hand, are placed on some part of the patient's body; it may be on a nerve, or a joint, or the abdomen. A ...

Part III: Chapter III: The Human Body

The Human Body

Physiology is the science which treats of the uses of the various parts of the body. Anatomy is the science which treats of the structure of the various parts of the body. ...

Table Of Bones

Head Cranium (8) : Face (14) : Occipital (1). &...

Joints

Joints are distinguished as movable and immovable ; wherever two or more bones of the skeleton meet a joint is formed. Movable joints are those in which the bones forming them, move on each ...

Cartilage

Cartilage is very well known under the name of 'gristle'; it is a tough, flexible, elastic substance found in every part of the body ; it has neither bloodvessels nor nerves. Temporary ...

Synovial Membrane

Synovial membrane is composed of a form of connective tissue, and secretes a glairy fluid resembling the white of egg, named synovia. It lines joints, which are lubricated by the fluid, and ...

Ligaments

Ligaments are bands of strong white fibrous tissue which bind bone to bone, and serve to hold them together, while they permit free movement of the joints. The bones are also kept in position by ...

Connective Tissue

Connective tissue, also called areolar, fibrous and elastic tissue, is the most widely diffused of all the tissues of the body ; besides enveloping all the muscles, it forms a sheath for each. ...

Muscular Tissue

The fleshy covering of the skeleton is called muscle, and by means of it the bones are moved. There are two kinds of musclevoluntary and involuntary ; voluntary muscle is called striped, ...

Nerve Tissue

Nerve tissue is composed of celis and fibres enclosed by connective tissue and supplied with bloodvessels and lymphatics ; it controls all the other tissues, it is not contractile, but generates ...

Skin

The whole body is covered and protected by skin. It consists of two layers, the epidermis, or scarf skin, and the dermis, or true skin. The former is composed of layers of cells which are being ...

Mucous Membrane

At all the apertures of the body the skin is directly continued into the mucous membrane, which lines all the cavities into which the apertures open. It consists of a deep layer of connective ...

Part IV: Chapter IV: The Vascular System

The Vascular System

The organs of circulation are the 1. Heart. 4. Capillaries. 2. Arteries.&...

Systemic Or Greater Circulation

The blood leaves the heart by the aortathe largest artery springing from the left ventriclepasses through all its branches to every part of the body, and is returned by the veins ...

Pulmonary Or Lesser Circulation

The impure or venous blood which is poured into the right auricle by the venae cavae passes into the right ventricle, and leaves the heart by the pulmonary artery, which divides in two, one part ...

The Portal Circulation

The gastric, splenic and mesenteric veins, which collect the venous blood from all the digestive organs, unite to form the portal vein, which carries to the liver this blood which has circulated ...

The Coronary Circulation

In this the blood completes a circulation without leaving the heart ; it enters the coronary arteries near the semilunar valves, passes through a capillary network, is collected by the coronary ...

The Coronary Circulation. Venous Return

The blood from the head is returned by the jugular veins. The external jugular vein begins near the angle of the jaw by the union of two smaller veins, the auricular and the temporo-...

Arterial Distribution

Arch of aorta : Right and left coronary. Innominate | right common carotid. right subclavian, axillary, brachial. Left common carotid. Left subclavian. ...

Arterial Distribution. Venous Return

The veins from the head, face, and neck unite to form external and internal jugular veins. The deep-seated and superficial veins from the upper limbs unite to form right and left ...

Lymphatic System

The Lymphatic System consists of lymphatic capillaries, vessels, glands and two ducts, the right lymphatic duct and the thoracic duct. Lymph is a watery fluid resembling the plasma of ...

Part V: Chapter V: The Nervous System

The Nervous System

The nervous system consists of two parts, the Cerebro-spinal and the Sympathetic. The Cerebro-spinal consists of the brain and spinal cord, with all the nerves given off by them. These nerves ...

The Brain

The great nerve centre of the body, the brain, is the large upper portion of the cerebro-spinal axis, which fills the cavity of the skull. It consists chiefly of soft nerve substance, gray and ...

The Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a continuation of the brain extending from the medulla to the second lumbar vertebra ; its lower end tapers to a point. Before its termination it breaks up into a number of ...

Cranial Nerves

Twelve nerves arise from the brain on either side of the middle line, and pass out through openings in the skull. With the exception of the two first and the eleventh, they all arise from the ...

Spinal Nerves

Thirty-one spinal nerves pass out on each side of the spinal cord through the intervertebral foramina. They correspond in name with the bones with which they are associated, thus : ...

Reflex Action Of The Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is the medium by which motor and sensory impressions are conducted to and from the brain. It receives impressions from all parts of the body by means of the sensory nerves, and ...

Spinal Nerves: Anterior And Posterior Primary Division

Posterior Primary Division. The posterior primary division of the spinal nerves nearly all divide into internal and external branches, which supply the muscles and skin of the back. ...

Spinal Nerves: Cervical Plexus

This plexus is formed by the upper four cervical nerves. The lower three each divide into an ascending and descending branch, which, joining together, form the plexus. It is opposite the first ...

Spinal Nerves: Brachial Plexus

This plexus is formed by the union of the four lower cervical and first dorsal nerves. It extends from the lower part of the neck to the upper part of the axillary space, and terminates opposite ...

Spinal Nerves: Lumbar and Sacral Plexuses

Lumbar Plexus This plexus is formed by the union of the first three and part of the fourth lumbar nerves. It lies in the substance of the psoas muscle in front of the transverse ...

The Nervous System: Sympathetic System

From the gangliated cord which lies at each side of the spinal column an external and internal series of branches are given off. ...

Part VI: Chapter VI: The Upper Limb

The Upper Limb Bones

Clavicle, or collar-bone | form shoulder Scapula, ...

The Arm

The humerus is a long cylindrical bone. The superior head is round and covered with cartilage; just below it is the anatomical neck ; further down, below the tuberosities, is the surgical neck. ...

The Forearm

The articulation of the superior heads of the ulna and radius with the humerus forms the elbow-joint. The ulna is an irregularly shaped bone. The upper head has two processes, the olecranon ...

The Hand

There are twenty-seven bones in the hand. Eight small bones form the wrist, two rows of four bones each. Counting from the thumb, the bones of the first row are : 1. Scaphoid. ...

Ligaments Of The Upper Limb

The acromio-clavicular ligament joins the acromion process to the clavicle. The coraco-clavicular ligament joins the coracoid process to the clavicle. The coraco-acromial ...

The Upper Limb Muscles

The muscles chiefly concerned in producing movements of the joints of the upper limb are as follows : Shoulder. Flexion : pectoralis major, anterior fibres of deltoid....

Table Of Muscles Of Upper Limb

Name. Position. Origin. Insertion. Action. ...

Upper Limb Fascia

The deep fascia which binds together the muscles of the shoulder is very strong and tendinous. The deep fascia of the arm is thin over the biceps and dense over the triceps and ...

Bloodvessels Of Upper Limb: Arteries

The right subclavian artery arises from the bifurcation of the innominate artery. The left subclavian, artery arises from the arch of the aorta. In both cases the artery arches ...

Bloodvessels Of Upper Limb: Veins

The deep veins accompany their respective arteries, and are called by their names. The superficial are the following : the radial veins on the outer border ; the anterior and posterior ulnar on ...

Bloodvessels Of Upper Limb: Lymphatics

The superficial lymphatics of the upper limb begin in the fingers ; two lymphatic vessels ascend from the palmar surface of each finger and form an arch in the palm. Two ascend from the back of ...

Chief Nerves Of The Upper Limb

The upper limb is supplied by nerves from the brachial plexus. Above the clavicle the fifth, sixth and seventh nerves send branches to adjacent muscles. The suprascapular is the largest branch ...

Massage Of The Hand

Hand.The operator should stand or sit facing the patient, whose arm must be supported, if sitting, with the elbow on a table ; if in bed, with the elbow resting on the bed. The arm must ...

Massage Of The Forearm

The Forearm. 1. Effleurage.The forearm, somewhat flexed to relax the muscles, rests on and is supported by one hand, while the other makes straight, even, rapid strokes with the ...

Massage Of The Arm

The Arm. 1.The inner side is stroked with the open hand, the thumb separated from the fingers. The outer side in the same way. Then, with flat hand, from the point of the elbow to ...

Massage Of The Shoulder

Shoulder.1. Friction with three fingers round the top of the humerus, beginning well in the armpit in front and finishing well in the armpit at the back. 2. The palm, ...

Part VII: Chapter VII: The Lower Limb

The Lower Limb Bones

Innominate, or Hip-bone. Femur, Thigh-bone, Patella, &...

The Leg

The bones of the leg are the tibia and fibula ; the tibia is the inner and larger bone, and articulates at its upper extremity by two tuberosities with the condyles of the femur to form the ...

The Foot

There are twenty-six bones in the foot. Seven form the tarsus, or instep : 1. Os calcis, 4. ...

Ligaments Of The Lower Limb

The ligaments of the hip-joint are : 1. Capsular, &...

Muscles Of The Lower Limb

Name. Position. Origin. Insertion. Action. ...

The Superficial Fascia

The superficial fascia in the gluteal region is laden with fat, especially in females. It becomes tough and elastic over the tuberosity of the ischium. On the rest of the limb it is the same as ...

Bloodvessels Of The Lower Limbs: Arteries

The external iliac artery, one of the two divisions of the common iliac artery, is the beginning in the abdomen of the main artery which supplies the lower limb. It passes downward and outward, ...

Bloodvessels Of The Lower Limbs: Veins

The veins of the lower limb, like those of the upper limb, are arranged in a superficial and deep set. The deep veins accompany their respective arteries, and are called by their names. The ...

Bloodvessels Of The Lower Limbs: Lymphatics

There is a group of lymphatic glands in the popliteal space, two or three at each side of the popliteal artery ; they receive the deep lymphatics from the leg, and the superficial set which ...

Chief Nerves Of The Lower Limbs

The anterior crural nerve arises from the lumbar plexus, and enters the thigh behind Poupart's ligament between the psoas and iliacus muscles. It divides into an anterior and posterior portion, ...

Massage Of The Lower Limb

The operator faces the patient. The movements are the same as on the arm ; some difference is made in the mode of application to suit the shape of the limb. The toes do not admit of so much work ...

Massage Of The Ankle

The Ankle.1. Friction with thumbs on tarsal and round ankle bones. 2. Effleurage. 3. Kneading with heel of hand. 4. Passive ...

Massage Of The Leg

1. With the whole palmar surface of the hand held length-wise, effleurage is applied to the inner and outer aspects, and to the back with the hand held transversely. ...

Massage Of The Knee

The Knee.1. Effleurage. 2. Friction with thumb round patella, beginning below ; many small circles are made overlapping each other till the corresponding point above ...

Massage Of The Thigh

1. The inner and outer aspects are effleuraged with the open hand, the thumb on top and fingers underneath, thus working on the muscles at the back at the same time ; one hand supports ...

Massage Of The Hip Joint

1. Effleurage. 2. Friction with fingers.. 3. Pétrissage with heel of hand. 4. Effleurage. It is not ...

Part VIII: Chapter VIII and IX: The Trunk

The Trunk Bones

Spinal Column. Ribs. Sternum. Pelvis. The spinal column is composed of thirty-three vertebrae : 7 Cervical (neck). 12 Dorsal (back). 5 Lumbar (loins). 5 ...

The Trunk Ligaments

The vertebrae are bound together and the column strengthened by several ligaments. The supraspinous ligament, a thick band which connects the points of the spinous processes from the ...

The Trunk Muscles

The upper limb is attached to the back of the trunk by five muscles, the trapezius and the latissimus dorsi, which are attached to the scapula and to the humerus, and cover nearly all the back ...

Muscles Of The Thorax

Name. Position. Origin. Insertion. Action. ...

Muscles Of The Abdomen

Name. Position. Origin. Insertion. Action. ...

Muscles Of The Back

Name. Position. Origin. Insertion. Action. ...

The Trunk Fascia

The vertebral fascia is strong and thin ; it confines the muscles of the spine and head in a hollow between the spinous processes of the dorsal vertebrae and the angles of the ribs ; it joins ...

The Lungs

The lungs are two spongy organs quite distinct from each other, placed on either side of the middle line. A large portion of them is occupied by the bronchial tubes and the air-cells in ...

Respiration

Respiration is carried on by means of the Mouth. ...

The Heart

The heart is a hollow muscular organ, situated behind the sternum and costal cartilages, and between the lungs, two-thirds being on the left of the middle line. It is cone-shaped ; the base is ...

The Mediastinum

The mediastinum is the space in the middle of the chest between the two pleurae. It extends from the sternum to the spine, and contains all the viscera in the thorax except the lungs. ...

The Trunk Arteries

The part of the aorta which is contained within the thorax is named the ascending aorta, the arch of the aorta, and the descending aorta. The visceral branches of the descending ...

The Trunk Veins

The superior vena cava, which returns to the heart all the venous blood from the upper part of the body, is formed by the union of the two innominate veins behind the first costo-sternal ...

The Trunk Lymphatics

Intercostal glands are on each side of the spine, along the heads of the ribs, which empty into both ducts. Several glands lie between the sternum and pericardium; several round the ...

The Trunk Nerves

The phrenic nerve is the most important branch of the cervical plexus, as it is the motor nerve of the diaphragm. It enters the thorax behind the subclavian vein ; in passing down it gives ...

The Pelvis and The Abdomen

The pelvis is divided into true and false. The false pelvis is. the abdomen proper, the part that is enclosed in front only by muscle and fascia. The true pelvis, or pelvic cavity, is the ...

The Stomach

The stomach is a muscular and membranous bag situated one-fourth in the epigastric region, and three-fourths in the left hypochondriac region. It is about 10 inches long from right to ...

The Colon And The Rectum

The colon, the second part, extends up through the right lumbar region, and is here called the ascending colon. At the under surface of the right lobe of the liver it bends forwards and ...

The Liver

The liver is the largest gland in the body ; it fills the greater part of the right hypochondriac region, extends through the epigastric and slightly into the left hypochondriac region, ...

The Gall-bladder

The gall-bladder is a pear-shaped sac lying behind the right lobe of the liver, 4 inches long, 1.5 inches broad, and holds 1.5 ounces. The fundus comes beyond the lower margin of the ...

The Pancreas and The Spleen

The pancreas is an elongated gland lying across the posterior wall of the abdomen, behind the stomach, on a level with the first lumbar vertebra, one end in contact with the spleen, the ...

The Kidneys

The kidneys are situated opposite to the last dorsal and upper two or three lumbar vertebrae ; they lie in the hypochondriac and epigastric regions, and the right kidney is also slightly ...

The Ureters. The Urethra. The ovaries. The bladder

The ureters are muscular ducts, about 15 inches long, and the size of a pencil. They extend downwards and inwards, and at each side pierce the base of the bladder obliquely about 1.5 ...

Peritoneum. The Gastro-colic Omentum. The Mesentery

Peritoneum.The peritoneum is a serous membrane which lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and invests nearly all its viscera. The kidneys and ureters are outside the peritoneum. ...

The Alimentary Canal

The alimentary canal consists of the Mouth. Stomach. <...

The Alimentary Canal Arteries

At the fourth lumbar vertebra the abdominal aorta divides into the common iliac arteries ; opposite the lumbo-sacral joint they divide into the external and internal iliac arteries. The external ...

The Alimentary Canal Veins

The inferior vena cava is formed at the fifth lumbar vertebra by the union of the common iliac veins, and by its tributaries collects all the venous blood from the lower limbs, the abdominal ...

Deep Lymphatic Glands

There are chains of glands in relation to the iliac arteries, aorta and inferior vena cava, which resolve themselves into four or five trunks, and join the receptaculum chyli, the dilated ...

Massage of The Chest

The operator may stand at either side, facing the patient. 1. The hands are placed on the chest, spread out over the pectoral muscles, the ends of the fingers on the top of the humerus. ...

Massage Of The Abdomen

Massage of the abdomen can be done equally well standing at the right or left side of the abdomen. It is of advantage to the pupils to practise at both sides. ...

Massage Of The Liver

The Liver.1. Firm friction all over the region of the liver with whole palmar surface of hand, first placed over the epigastrium and encroaching on left hypochondrium, then moved ...

Massage Of The Stomach

The Stomach.1. The thumb of the right hand is placed lengthwise and obliquely in the ^-shaped space between the ribs, and between the sternum and umbilicus the fingers are spread ...

Massaging The Colon. Movements for Constipation

Movements for Constipation.Before the manipulations are commenced, the fingers should be passed gently over the abdomen, and any inequality of the surface, hardness or tenderness, ...

Massage. Enteroptosis

Enteroptosis.Much relief may be given to patients suffering from the dragging sensation which accompanies prolapse of the contents of the abdomen by the following movement : The ...

Massage. Chronic Diarrhoea

Chronic Diarrhoea.The movements used in chronic diarrhoea are the same as those used for constipation, but not so deep. The object in both cases is to restore tone, to increase ...

Massage Of The Ovaries

The Ovaries.Massage is ordered over the region of the ovaries and uterus to assist in breaking down adhesions, and sometimes to relieve pain. The knees are drawn up, but ...

Massage Of The Uterus

The Uterus. Pressure can be made on the uterus by spanning the hand across just above the crest of the pubes, the fingers on one side and the thumb on the other ; the patient ...

Massage Of The Abdoment Benefits

Massage of the Abdomen : 1. Stimulates liver and gall-bladder. 2. Aids digestion in stomach and intestines. 3. Relieves constipation by ...

Massage In Case Of The Catamenia

The Catamenia.Abdominal massage must be discontinued while the catamenia are present. In general massage, if the patient has habitually a normal flow, and little or no pain, no ...

Massage Of The Back

The patient lies face downward if possible. Some patients cannot, for one reason or another, assume this position ; others have a rooted objection to do so. In such cases the patient must lie ...

Part IX: Chapter X: The Head, Face and Neck

The Head, Face, And Neck

The bones of the head and face are called the skull. It is divided into the cranium and face. In the cranium are eight bones ; 1 Frontal (forehead). 2 Parietal (sides). 2 Temporal (...

The Neck

The Neck.The vertebrae of the neck are seven in number. The two upper articular processes of the first vertebra are concave, and articulate with the occipital condyles, which are at each ...

The Cervical Fascia

The cervical fascia not only covers the soft parts of the neck collectively, but forms separate sheaths for the muscles vessels, and glands. It commences as a thin layer at the back of the neck, ...

Some Muscles Of The Head; Face, And Neck

Name. Position. Origin. Insertion. Action. ...

Part X: Chapter XI: General Massage

General Massage

It is not necessary, in giving general massage, to use all the movements that have been learned. In manipulating, say, a paralyzed limb more movements are given to it than would be given to any ...

Massage: Obesity

In general massage for obesity all the movements are characterized by pressure, and may, broadly speaking, come under the head of pétrissage, but they are done on the superficial tissues ; it is ...

Massage: Insomnia

If sleeplessness is caused by cold feet, as is often the case, massage of feet and legs to knees, fifteen minutes each, after the patient has retired for the night. If there be a sense of heat ...

Massage: The Weir-Mitchell Treatment

This treatment consists of isolation, rest, excessive feeding, massage, and electricity. The two latter are given to counteract the ill-effects which would otherwise result from complete rest ...

Massage: Chorea

This is another disease for which the rest cure is beneficial ; the patient is kept in bed, and regularly fed, and has massage twice daily from fifteen to thirty minutes. The massage is gentle, ...

Part XI: Chapter XII and XIII: Massage of Special Regions

Massage Of Special Regions: The Head

The operator stands in front, but rather to one side of the patient, who is seated. The head is steadied with one hand, the fingers of the other hand are drawn together, and firm ...

Massage Of Special Regions: The Face

Supra-orbital Neuralgia. 1. The thumb is placed on the supra-orbital notch on the -affected side, and the supra-orbital nerve is pressed against the bone ; this frequently arrests ...

Massage of the Wry Neck (Torticollis)

In wry neck the head is flexed to one side by contraction of muscles ; the face is rotated to the opposite side, and the chin is tilted. The sterno-mastoid is, as a rule, the muscle primarily ...

Massage Of The Throat

Laryngitis.1. The thumb is placed well up under the jaw at one side of the larynx, and the index-finger opposite to it ...

Massage Of The Spinal Curvature

The curvatures with which the masseuse has to deal are : Lateral (scoliosis). Posterior (kyphosis). Anterior (lordosis). Angular curvature, being a disease of ...

Massage: Flat-Foot

Flat-foot is a sinking of the instep, with flattening and broadening of the sole of the foot. Two strong arches, a longitudinal and a transverse, are formed by the arrangement of the ...

Massage: Knock-Knee

In knock-knee, when the patient stands the knees are close together and the legs and feet are spread out, forming an angle with the knees. 1. Effleurage of the whole limb from the ...

Massage: Writer's Cramp

Writer's crampor, properly speaking, occupation neurosis is a complaint to which writers, telegraphists, knitters, painters, pianists, violinists, watchmakers, and others who ...

Massage Of The Sciatica

The position of the patient and operator depends on the condition of the former. The patient may from pain be quite unable to move, and, if lying on the back, the work must be done in that ...

Massage: Recent Sprains

It is important that the mechanism of all principal joints should be studied, as they give a great deal of work to the masseuse, and her success in the treatment of sprains, etc., greatly ...

Massage: Synovitis Of The Knee

In synovitis of the knee there is very extensive swelling, because of the large synovial membrane, and many bursae. The membrane lines the capsular ligament, covers the semilunar cartilages, ...

Massage: Chronic Joint Sprains Or Stiffness From Injury

In chronic joint troubles, such as old sprains or stiffness from any injury, the local circulation and secretion are decreased, therefore the joint is manipulated in order to bring blood to it ...

Massage: Lawn-Tennis Arm

Lawn-Tennis Arm.1. Effleurage. 2. Light circular movements over back of forearm, avoiding tender spots. 3. Passive movements. There is ...

Massage: Recent Fracture

Recent Fracture.If the limb is in splints, they must be removed with care to avoid displacing the fragments ; the same precaution applies to sand-bags and bandages, if they are used. ...

Massage: Fractured Patella

Fractured Patella.In this case care must be taken not to draw the fragments apart, or to stretch the connecting fibres while striving by manipulations to prevent adhesion of the ...

Massage: Pott's and Colles' Fracture

Pott's Fracture.In this the lower end of the fibula is broken and there is dislocation of the foot outward. The work is commenced, as in a bad sprain, by effleurage above the ankle,...

Massage: Other Cases

Phlegmasia Dolens. Massage is given for the dema and woodiness that are left after this disease. Great care is necessary to give the movements evenly and steadily, as a ...

Part XII: Chapter XIV: Massage of Children

Massage Of Children: Acute Anterior Poliomyelitis Or Infantile Paralysis

The masseuse has to do with paralysis, atrophy of muscles, and deformities that result from this disease, but it is interesting to know a little about the disease itself. The paralysis is caused ...

Part XIII: Chapter XV: The Nauheim Or Schott Treatment

The Nauheim Or Schott Treatment

This treatment, consisting of effervescing saline baths and resistive exercises, is frequently used in conjunction with massage. Like massage, it should never be undertaken except by the ...

The Nauheim Or Schott Treatment: Arm Movements

1. The operator faces the patient. The arms are stretched forward on a level with the shoulders, palms meeting in front ; they are taken out sideways on the same level, and returned ...

The Nauheim Or Schott Treatment: Leg Movements

1. The thigh is flexed. Resistance by hand placed above knee, and, on the return, under sole of foot. 2. The leg is fully extended forwards, then backwards, and ...

The Nauheim Or Schott Treatment: Trunk Movements

1. Operator standing at side. Forward flexion resisted by hand on sternum. Extension resisted by hand between shoulders. 2. Lateral flexion resisted by hand ...

The Nauheim Or Schott Treatment: Baths

A course of eighteen or twenty-one baths are taken, generally in sets of three, with a day's rest between each set. Sometimes only two are taken between the days of rest, and sometimes four. The ...

Part XIV: Chapter XVI: Bandaging

Bandaging

A masseuse who is not a trained nurse should take pains to become expert in bandaging. What is required of her is that she should know how to apply the roller-bandage to the limbs. Not only ...

Bandaging: Arms

To Bandage The Thumb in Case of Sprain. A bandage 1 to 2 yards long and 0.75 inch wide. A couple of turns are first made round the wrist to fix the bandage. Take it up from the root of ...

Bandaging: Legs

To Bandage the Lower Limb.A bandage is applied to the great toe in the same way as to the thumb. To Bandage the Foot.Bandage 2.5 inches wide. Extend the leg and place the ...

Applying Bandages after Massage of Fractures

To Apply Bandages after Massage of Fractures. The bandages are not removed till the surgeon so orders, as there is difference of opinion as to when a fractured limb may be set free of ...

Part XV: Appendices

New Terms Of Ligaments

New Terms Of Muscles, Etc., Used In This Book. Ligaments of the Spine And Skull. New Terms. ...

New Terms Of Muscles

Muscles Of The Trunk. NEW TERMS. OLD TERMS. Levator scapulae....

New Terms Of Nerves

Nerves. Head And Face. NEW TERMS. OLD TERMS. Acoustic nerve....

Glossary: A-C

Abdo'men. Lower chamber of trunk. Abduc'tion. Movement of a limb from middle line of body. Acetab'ulum. Vinegar-cup. Acro'mion. Process which terminates the spine of ...

Glossary: D-L

Del'toid. Triangular muscle like the Greek letter A (delta). Di'aphragm (dy'afram). The midriff, partition between the thorax and abdomen. Dor'sum. The back. The ...

Glossary: M-O

Ma'lar. Pertaining to the cheek. Malle'olus. The ankle. Resembles a hammer. Manu'brium. A handle, upper part of the sternum. Mas'sage (mas'sahzh). Manipulation ...

Glossary: P-R

Pal'ate. The roof of the mouth. Pal'pebra. The eyelid. Pan'creas. A gland, the sweetbread of animals. Papil'lae. Minute eminences on the surface of the body. ...

Glossary: S-Z

Sacrum. Triangular bone above the coccyx. Saphe'nous. Applied to two superficial veins and nerves of the lower limb and to an opening in the thigh. Sarcolem'ma. A husk or ...

Abridged List Of Veterinary Works

PUBLISHED BY BAILLIÈRE, TINDALL COX. BANHAM'S Table of Veterinary Posology and Therapeutics, with Weights, Measures, etc., for the use of Students and Practitioners (...