Reclaiming the maimed; a handbook of physical therapy . e power for some ofthem. Appliances can be con-structed to produce accuratelythe same effects at one tenth thecost, by making use of the weightand pulley. Figure 46 shows diagrammati-cally an arrangement by whichthe direction of the resistancemay be upward, downward, orfrom the side. Machines com-bining these three movementsare called triplex, or triplicatemachines, but, in addition tothese, special devices are neces-sary for exercising certain following set of appliancesare designed to combine sim-plicity, cheapness, and effic
Reclaiming the maimed; a handbook of physical therapy . e power for some ofthem. Appliances can be con-structed to produce accuratelythe same effects at one tenth thecost, by making use of the weightand pulley. Figure 46 shows diagrammati-cally an arrangement by whichthe direction of the resistancemay be upward, downward, orfrom the side. Machines com-bining these three movementsare called triplex, or triplicatemachines, but, in addition tothese, special devices are neces-sary for exercising certain following set of appliancesare designed to combine sim-plicity, cheapness, and can be easily multiplied toany extent by a good carpenterand blacksmith who has thepattern before him. Sequence.—Their use shouldhave a place in a definite se-quence; treatment begins with \ n <t C-<©4-. Fig. 46. — The triplicate pulleyweight. RECLAIMING THE MAIMED 67 the preparation of the Umb or joint by electricity, radiantheat, or hot baths, then massage and passive movements,as already described, followed by active Fig. 47. — Protractors for measuring angles of movement in theshoulder, elbows, wrist, knee, and ankle. Hart House. 68 RECLAIMING THE MAIMED A mirror is of great value to teach accuracy and associatethe feeling of the movement with its appearance. Measurement. — Before beginning the reeducation of ajoint, the range of movement should be carefully measured.
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