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tx
reproductive system
uterine fibroids
physical medicine
exercise
hydrotherapy
sitz bath: very hot for 3-5 min. followed by dash of cold water over hips to prevent pain and hemorrhage, esp. after electrical treatment
manipulation
Chapman's reflex: check and treat lateral to symphysis extending diagonally, then check and treat between tip of TP of L5 and iliac crest
electrical and oscillating
Galvanic: use perforated copper ball electrode covered with cotton saturated with adrenal chloride solution insert well into vagina or use intrauterine electrode attach to (+) pole; (-) pad to abdomen, treatment 20-30 mA for 10-15 min., 3x/wk. (Johnson, 1946, p.549)
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