Methodology for children
To perform massage on patients with cerebral palsy, they usesuch techniques - rubbing and kneading, vibration and stroking. Massage movements directed from the center to the periphery provide relaxation of muscles compressed by spasms.Massage for cerebral palsy begins in infancyagePhoto: GettyThere are several types of massage - alternative, hardware, classic and point. The classic method is the most difficult, when performing it, non-specialists most often make mistakes. A brief description of the sequence of actions of the massage therapist:
Point massage is used to increase the effectiveness of the impact. The massage therapist must go over each area of the body at least 2 times.
How to do acupressure
It can be of two types - exciting andbraking. With the braking form of massage, a pinch of three fingers is applied to the points for up to 60 seconds or rotational movements are performed clockwise. With the stimulating method, the duration of the pressure does not exceed 10 seconds. This effect is recommended in case of decreased muscle tone.
What are the benefits of massage and contraindications
After regular massage, a patient with cerebral palsy experiences positive changes in their health:
- reduced tension and muscle spasm;
- muscle growth is normal;
- improves blood circulation and metabolism;
- immunity increases;
- internal organs restore normal operation.
With some concomitant diseasesDoctors do not recommend performing massage, for example, in case of infectious diseases, skin diseases, acute forms of allergies, inflammation of the lymph nodes. An integrated approach - a combination of gymnastics, massage and drug therapy helps in developing the skills and abilities of a sick child. There are many original massage methods, one of them is described in the video.