. A manual of therapeutic exercise and massage, designed for the use of physicians, students and masseurs. Fig. 46.—Kneading of the knee from above and Fig. 47.—Friction of the tissues on both sides of the patella and the capsuleof the knee-joint on the outgide. The outline shows the borders of the kn^e-»joint- NERVES 117 joint. The effleurage is done with the thumb and thenareminence of either hand, stroking from the head of the tibianear the patella toward the upper recessus in the quadri-ceps muscle. This can be done with both hands at thesame time or with one hand at a time, using
. A manual of therapeutic exercise and massage, designed for the use of physicians, students and masseurs. Fig. 46.—Kneading of the knee from above and Fig. 47.—Friction of the tissues on both sides of the patella and the capsuleof the knee-joint on the outgide. The outline shows the borders of the kn^e-»joint- NERVES 117 joint. The effleurage is done with the thumb and thenareminence of either hand, stroking from the head of the tibianear the patella toward the upper recessus in the quadri-ceps muscle. This can be done with both hands at thesame time or with one hand at a time, using the other as asupport for the patella and its tendon. Here would be the place to mention an exercise which weconsider in a way equivalent to a very effective massagemanipulation, i. e., the rhythmical contraction and relaxationof the quadriceps muscle. The contraction is done whilethe knee is in a straight position, in order that no part of theleg is moved except the knee cap, which is pulled tight. Wemake very free use of this exercise-massage, which has theadvantage that the patient cdn do it at home at regularintervals, and can do it even if his l
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