Stroke massage technique: video and motion description
The technique of movements for recovery after a stroke is not too different from the usual therapeutic massage. Here are the following types of movements:
- Trituration. It is executed by the base or an edge of a palm, a fist, fingers. Used to warm up the body, better blood circulation. Movements are rapid, but without pressure on the patient's body, only the skin is affected;
- Stroking. It is done with the help of hands, fingers. The movements are light, fast, not pressing at the beginning. At the end of the deeper, to saturate skin cells with oxygen and improve blood circulation;
- Slip. Used at the end and at the beginning of each rejuvenating massage session. In the beginning, it is necessary for rubbing the oil and relaxing the muscles, at the end - to reduce the tone;
- Vibration. An important movement for the past stroke, especially those who are restricted in movement. Due to the frequency of vibration, muscle tone increases and decreases. Performed by a specialist from the top down, along the spine, the muscles of the legs and hands;
- Kneading. Movement, where the most force is applied. The doctor grasps the muscle fibers with his hands, squeezing them, squeezing and stretching them. Thus, the muscles begin to work, the blood circulation improves.
All the actions in the complex allow to maintain the form and prevent the degradation of muscle fibers, improve blood circulation, nutrition of cells with oxygen.
With the technique of movements can be found on the video of restorative massage after a stroke by clicking on this link.
Sequence of actions for restorative massage
There is a single standard for performing such procedures:
- The patient is put on his back and begins to massage from his feet, passing higher to the chest and muscles of the hands;
- After massage of the external surfaces of the legs, arms and muscles of the chest, the patient is turned over to the abdomen and the procedure is carried out in the same sequence from the bottom up;
- It is important to relax the muscles in the healthy and affected parts of the body before the massage begins. This is also the prerogative of doctors.
Contraindications for restorative massage after a stroke
Restorative massage is a medical procedure. As with any other medication, there are a number of limitations that make treatment impossible, and under an hour and dangerous to health.
Contraindications:
- It is not recommended to perform massage procedures if the patient has any injuries to the limbs, including skin lesions, swelling;
- It is inadmissible to undergo sessions with a high body temperature;
- Infectious and viral diseases should be absent, including colds;
- Tuberculosis, internal or external bleeding;
- Heartache;
In the rest, the doctor must take into account the patient's current condition, the peculiarities of his body. All this will be useful when performing massage movements.
Restoration of the musculoskeletal system after a stroke
Stroke is a scourge of the 21st century, occupying the third place among diseases leading to disability. The illness was closely examined for many years, by examining the causes of the onset and the subsequent treatment from "A" to "I". Various private and public clinics have developed a number of rehabilitation measures that give hope to people who have suffered a stroke to recover. These include the methods of restorative massage, special exercises at home and in the hospital, simulators, breathing exercises and many others. The main thing is to consult doctors and treat the disease in a comprehensive way.