Vibrations in the Treatment of Nervous Disorders

Abstract

—Charcot, in the<i>Progrès Mêdicale</i>, describes the method of treating various nervous disorders by rapid and continuous vibrations. An apparatus produces oscillatory movements by means of an electro-motor, and the treatment has produced good results in some cases of neuralgia, neurasthenia, insomnia, and other disturbances. The author believes that this vibration acts as a powerful sedative by its action on the brain. A helmet has been made by the help of which and a small motor a continuous vibration is produced, which is transmitted to the cranium. This is continued for about ten minutes and one application will often produce a good night's sleep, and continuous treatment shows very good results in different disturbances of the nervous system.