Technique of massage with dysplasia of the hip joints
All movements during massage are divided into two types: local action and general. Local directly affect the problem area, and the general help to relax the baby, prepare him for manipulation in the area of dysplasia. The total duration of the massage should not be more than 20-25 minutes, of which from 5 to 8 - the preparatory movements. The general course for daily sessions is 2 weeks.
With dysplasia of the hip joints, two main types of movements are used: stroking and rubbing
- Stroking - slow and easy movements, which we carry out on the back, limbs, buttocks of the baby, after which, when turning over on the back - on the stomach, chest and the inner surface of the hands and feet. Such movements are designed to calm the child, to cheer him up;
- Rubbing is more intensive, but also smooth movements, where you need to apply a little force when pressure is applied to the body. Finger pads are manipulated in a circular motion. In the beginning, all parts of the child's body from the top (starting from the chest) are ground down (ending with the heels), after which we focus only on the aching joint.
Hip dysplasia in children: tips and tricks
Dysplasia of the joints in the child pathology, although unpleasant, but with its timely diagnosis and the adoption of appropriate therapeutic measures, the basis of which is in special exercises and massage, it is easily treated. In addition, do not be alone, without consulting with doctors to start doing manipulations aimed at the site with a dysplastic joint or perform exercises. Always consult with doctors, because often the features of small children's organisms are different, and accordingly such massage factors as:
- Time of general movements;
- Duration of local manipulations;
- Force of influence on those or other sites;
- The total duration of the course and so on.
In order to understand the techniques in detail, it is not enough to read the text with exemplary descriptions, it is necessary to visually familiarize yourself with the massage for hip dysplasia in children by viewing the video.