On deformities of the spine / by Edward W. Duffin.

  • Duffin, Edward W.
Date:
1848
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Credit: On deformities of the spine / by Edward W. Duffin. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    nected with the anterior part of the chest, should be frequently put on the stretch, by placing the patient in a standing position, with his back against a cylindrical piece of wood, and the arms extended. By this means an extension of the pectoral muscles is produced, and they are then brought into full action upon the ribs, as well as the muscles of the abdomen. While in this posi- tion the patient should be desired to make deep inspirations.* The first mode of using the dumb-bells (as already explained, p. 41), is an excellent exercise in cases of chicken-breast, especially when uncombined with spinal deformity ; and the efficacy of the exercise will be much enhanced if the arms be held up by a circular support, such as that here represented, * Ward, Op. Lit.