. Treatment of the diseases of children. Fig. 71.—Bring Forearms Back as Far as Possible. 552 GYMNASTIC THERAPEUTICS scrutinized. The patients habits of posture while standing andsitting, especially when he is unconscious of observation, shouldbe studied carefully. Inquiry should be made as to position duringsleep, and if a school-child, concerning the desk, and chair and posi-tion while writing, etc. For examination the back should be bared down to thelevel of the trochanters, when the height of shoulders, heightand prominence of hips, position of the scapulae and their relationto the spine,
. Treatment of the diseases of children. Fig. 71.—Bring Forearms Back as Far as Possible. 552 GYMNASTIC THERAPEUTICS scrutinized. The patients habits of posture while standing andsitting, especially when he is unconscious of observation, shouldbe studied carefully. Inquiry should be made as to position duringsleep, and if a school-child, concerning the desk, and chair and posi-tion while writing, etc. For examination the back should be bared down to thelevel of the trochanters, when the height of shoulders, heightand prominence of hips, position of the scapulae and their relationto the spine, the lines running from the tips of the ears tothe tips of shoulders, and the position of arms as they hang at thesides, should all be noted. The position of the spine itself and itsrelation to points mentioned should also be closely observed, when. Fig. 72.—Movement May Start from Position ofion with Body Resting on Seat of Chair r on Shorter Stand or Table. the patient is standing in his usual posture, and again when he isstanding in his best possible position. The position of the spinousprocesses should be marked with a flesh pencil and the curve carefullystudied out; the contour and relative size of legs should be notedand the feet should be examined. To ascertain the amount of rota-tion, the patient should be made to take the Adams If anydifference is found in the height of the hips, a careful measurement ofthe legs should be made. Another important point to be determinedis the flexibility of the spine, for to a great extent the diagnosis dependsupon this. On the front of the body, the position of ribs, end of sternum,umbilicus, and the tension of the abdominal muscles should be noted. 1 Patient stands with heels together, knees well stretched, bends body for-ward from h
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