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– Producing vasodilatation
– Improving local arterial and lymphatic circulation.
– Softening of scar tissue.
– Breaking down old adhesions after fractures of
sprains.
– Cleaning and stimulation of wounds.
– Mechanically removing dirt, dead tissue and pus.
– Causing regression of the inflammatory process.
– Diminution of edema and effusion.
Indications
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• Poor circulation.
• Chronic edema.
• Separate dead tissue.
• Pain relief in amputations ( phantom pain).
• After removal of plaster cast (fractures).
• Stiff joints.
• Infected wounds → with added antiseptic agent.
• Arthritis with stiff and swollen joints.
• Polyomyelitis and paraplegia to improve circulation.
• Traumatic and chronic inflammatory conditions.
• Weak and painful feet.
• As preparation to massage, passive stretching and exercises.
Contra-indications
• Diabetes mellitus.
• Varicose veins.
• Advanced arteriosclerosis.
• Advanced peripheral vascular diseases.
• Recent skin grafts.
• Active bleeding.
• Skin allergy.