The movement cure in every chronic disease : a summary of its principles, processes, and results / by Geo. H. Taylor.

  • Taylor, Geo. H. (George Herbert), 1821-1896.
Date:
1861
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    within the affected or diseased region. He finds by experiment, that this object is best accomplished in different classes of cases, and In different individuals, by very different modes of operating; and ho ultimately forms a judgment, and instinctively adopts rules applicablo to these different classes; and even applies distinctive methods to dif- ferent individuals. Thus, in one class, containing perhaps a majority the return of vigor is best evoked by addressing first the respiratory function, and by peculiar management increasing its action, effectively and safely. Another class is best treated by impressing first the lower extremities and gradually gaining the trunk. Another, will require the powers of the body to be worked outward by addressing first the proximate and afterward the remote parts of all the extremities. For some, it is important to counteract apparent congestion of the spinal cord; and for yet others, a few gentle touches, or strokes along some prominent nerve connected with the diseased region, exercises an almost magical influence upon the feelings, and through them, upon the actual pathological condition. It is also specially necessary that the feelings of the patient, not only be not wounded, but that they be pleased and gratified. It is not only possible, but desirable and important, to turn the emotions of the invalid, as well as his will, to the account of his health. And when this is successful, as in most cases it is, this class of mental powers exercises a more powerful and certainly higher influence in the control and correction of disease, than all other influences com- bined. There can scarcely be a doubt but that the contact of the patient with the energetic and controlling operator, and their tacit unity of effort for the execution of a single and highly desirable pur- pose, are powerful conditions, tending to successful results. AUXILIARY HYGIENE. As the Movement-Cure consists essentially in an effective adaptation of what is universally recognized as a particular branch of Hygiene,