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musculoskeletal system
ankylosing spondylitis
physical medicine
exercise
qigong
tai qi chuan
before complete fusion:
breathing exercises (begin with)
see spondylitis exercises
hydrotherapy
» rheumatoid arthritis:
hot epsom salt bath: l lb. per tub, 2x/wk.
hot towels with wool over
charcoal poultice: affected joints
paraffin bath
contrast baths: 50-65° , then 99-110°
advanced arthritis: hammock baths
castor oil pack to affected joints
constitutional hydrotherapy, for chronic
Russian bath
heating compress
alternating bath
peanut oil rubbed on affected joints followed by salt glow to joints
manipulation
» rheumatoid arthritis:
spine: check and align T10, T11, T12. If hand involved check and align T4 (adjustment contraindicated with active inflammation)
massage: affected joints, esp. after heat to joint
nasal turbinate adjustment: esp. for chronic inflammation
electrical and oscillating
ultrasound, caution with acute
» rheumatoid arthritis:
subacute or chronic: diathermy
footnotes