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=== Massage  ===
=== Massage  ===
Massage uses pressure to direct venous and lymphatic flow back towards the heart. It is therefore important that the movement is always in this direction so that there is no undue pressure on the closed valves in the veins. These valves prevent backflow of blood by only allowing blood to move in one direction (i.e. toward the heart). As the pressure from the heart pumping subsides and the blood moves back, the valves close and prevent any further back flow.
Massage may also be used to stretch muscle fibres. In this case, the direction is not as important as the strokes are much shorter and therefore pressure in the wrong direction is not significant enough to cause damage.


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Revision as of 17:34, 25 March 2016

Introduction[edit | edit source]

A wide range of treatment techniques and approaches are utilised in Neurological Rehabilitation.

Facilitation[edit | edit source]

Tapping[edit | edit source]

Brushing[edit | edit source]

Cryotherapy[edit | edit source]

Passive Stretching[edit | edit source]

Joint Compression[edit | edit source]

Vibration[edit | edit source]

Vestibular Stimulation[edit | edit source]

Facilitation of Movement[edit | edit source]

Normalisation of Tone & Maintenance Soft Tissue Length[edit | edit source]

Passive Stretching[edit | edit source]

Positioning[edit | edit source]

Pressure[edit | edit source]

Neutral Warmth[edit | edit source]

Cryotherapy[edit | edit source]

Vibration[edit | edit source]

Massage[edit | edit source]

Massage uses pressure to direct venous and lymphatic flow back towards the heart. It is therefore important that the movement is always in this direction so that there is no undue pressure on the closed valves in the veins. These valves prevent backflow of blood by only allowing blood to move in one direction (i.e. toward the heart). As the pressure from the heart pumping subsides and the blood moves back, the valves close and prevent any further back flow.

Massage may also be used to stretch muscle fibres. In this case, the direction is not as important as the strokes are much shorter and therefore pressure in the wrong direction is not significant enough to cause damage.

Physical Activity & Exercise[edit | edit source]

Hydrotherapy[edit | edit source]

Proprioception Neuromuscular Facilitation[edit | edit source]

Cardiovascular Training[edit | edit source]

Strength Training[edit | edit source]

Exercise Prescription[edit | edit source]

Treadmill Training[edit | edit source]

Pilates 
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Tai Chi[edit | edit source]

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy[edit | edit source]

Robotics[edit | edit source]

Virtual Reality[edit | edit source]

Cueing[edit | edit source]

Electrotherapy[edit | edit source]

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation[edit | edit source]

Electrical Stimulation of Muscle[edit | edit source]

Biofeedback[edit | edit source]

Other[edit | edit source]

Orthotics[edit | edit source]

Acupuncture[edit | edit source]

String Wrapping[edit | edit source]

Recent Related Research (Pubmed)[edit | edit source]

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