Massage : principles and practice of remedial treatment by imparted motion mechanical processes / by Geo. H. Taylor.

  • George H. Taylor
Date:
[1887]
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Credit: Massage : principles and practice of remedial treatment by imparted motion mechanical processes / by Geo. H. Taylor. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    form of commiinicable energy in general, as occurs in the engine, lieat, light, etc. Massage is reciprocating motion having variable rates and degrees of pressure. On tliese subordinate particulars many of the special effects of massage depend. And these effects consist in general in the resolution of the communi- cated motor-energy into forms subservient to nutritive purposes. The processes of massage are therefore entirely sunilar to the motions which occm* naturally and spontaneously in the vital organism in health, and have a similar pm*- pose, viz., the promotion of nutritive acts, the source of the powers of the organism. The justification of the supply by art of motor- energy under the name of massage, is be- cause of its partial failure as a natm^al and spontaneous development. The artificial supply of motor-energy admits of being directed to special ends. When it is kno^vn that some special organ or function is defective, such assistance may be made available for that part. The supply from artificial sources is under perfect control as to its degree, rate, and extent. It is perfectly adjust- able to the needs of the part and of the organ- ism. It is independent of the will, the ex- ercise of which is not in the least requii'cd, and
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