Аpplication of massage for traumatic injuries of the upper limbs in participants of combat

Abstract

The scientific work is devoted to the development and substantiation of the technique of deep reflex muscle massage (DRMM) to restore the function of the shoulder joint in traumatic injuries of the upper extremity participants in combatants. The results of the analysis of sources of information, scientific researches and practical experience of authors concerning urgency of a problem and application of DRMM at 250 persons with limitations of function of a shoulder joint of various genesis are generalized. The main distinctive features of the proposed DRMM are the application of the site and the method of massage. The procedure plan (except for the neck area and the girdle of the upper extremities) includes massage of the lumbar region, thorough massage of the spine and vertebral areas. The method of massage involved differentiated massage of the muscles that provide the function of the shoulder joint: the muscles that lead the shoulder - by a soothing (relaxing) method, that lead the shoulder – by a tonic. Both superficial and deep-seated muscle fibers of these muscles, along their entire length, were thoroughly massaged. Mandatory massage was the place of attachment of all the muscles that lead the shoulder by the braking method. Round muscles, the biologically active point of Xin-she, were also thoroughly massaged. The authors' research has shown that DRMM accelerates bone regeneration, normalizes the functional state of the musculoskeletal system, somatic and autonomic nervous systems, psychoemotional state, physical performance. DRMM makes it possible to reduce the number of complications, physical defects, prevent (reduce) stiffness of the joints, increase the chances of preventing the disability of defenders of Ukraine.