Vibrations and their effects : lecture given before the Ling Association, London, on January 5th 1906 / by Edgar F. Cyriax.

  • Cyriax, Edgar Ferdinand, 1874-
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[1906]
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Credit: Vibrations and their effects : lecture given before the Ling Association, London, on January 5th 1906 / by Edgar F. Cyriax. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    may in some cases relax and become softer than before (this may be seen in spastic conditions). 4. Effect on the lungs and air passages. Diminu- tion of congestion or inflammation with the pain accom- panying it; increase of expectoration and loosening of the mucus. All this will help in causing respiration to become deeper and fuller. 5. Effect in glands. Diminution of secretion if there is to much; decrease in size of enlarged glands. One of the best examples of this can be seen in connection with the thyroid gland of exophthalmic goitre ; suction vibrations executed over the gland seem to be the only means that exist of effecting a cure. 6. Effect on the lymphatics. Promotion of the lym- phatic flow on account of the anatomical arrangement of the vessels are already stated. 7. Effect on ulcers and wounds. Increased tendency to repair. 8. Effect on effusions such as are found in acute synavitis. Rapid absorption of the effused matter. 9. Effect on bladder, intestine etc. Diminution of irritable conditions that cause too much contraction in these organs. Analgesic for dysmenorrhoea. 10. Effect on the eye. The intraocular tension ap- pears to be diminished in some cases. From the foregoing it will be seen that in inflam- matory conditions of an acute nature (where there is no abscess formation) vibrations can be very beneficial in consequence of diminution of congestion, improvement in the lymphatic flow and diminution of secretion. All this raises the vital activity of the part and thus enables repair to take place better and quicker. 11. Effects of stationary vibrations given with con- siderable strength so that the intensity and amplitude