LECTURE XI - MASSAGE IN JOINT AND BURSAL AFFECTIONS

Abstract

The anatomy of joints—Health of joints necessary to health of muscles—Dislocations—Massage treatment for joints—Inflammation in joints—Point when to begin Massage manipulations—Method of application—Sprains—Mansell Moullin on sprains—Massage applied to sprains—Prolonged rest inductive of anchylosis—Charcot's joint disease—Opinions of Drs. Baker, Barwell, and Sir J. Paget—Rheumatoid arthritis—Drs. Garrod, Ord and Bruce on rheumatoid arthritis—Preference for Massage over other forms of treatment in this disease—Bath as a resort for invalids—The Thermal Baths of Bath—The medicinal properties and great value of the waters—The Massage and Electric Treatment at Bath—Dr. Macpherson's opinion—The Spa at Contrexèville—Bursal swellings—Mucosal and Synovial—Dropsy of the bursa—Stiff joints—Rheumatic and gouty—Treatment.