The Human Spine: An Analysis of the Comparative Merits of the Gypsum Jacket and Compound Adjustable Supports in the Physical Treatment of Spinal Irritation, Carries, Curvature (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explore the spine from the inside out: an expert look at braces, jackets, and braces that claim to straighten the body.
This edition analyzes the relative merits of the Gypsum Jacket and the Compound Vertical, Bracing, and Expanding Spinal Supports in treating spinal irritation, caries, and curvature. It weighs practical benefits against potential drawbacks, using physiological reasoning and actual case notes to illuminate how these devices work in real life.
This book presents a clear, historical examination of two major approaches to spinal care. It explains how different supports intend to lift, brace, or align the trunk, and it questions whether mere squeezing can genuinely restore strength and function. Readers gain context for how devices were used, what problems they aimed to solve, and what clinicians considered when choosing a method for each patient.- How different supports aim to relieve pressure on the spine and assist the abdominal viscera.
- Why some devices rely on vertical support while others use horizontal compression.
- Case observations that compare outcomes between jacket-style devices and alternative props.
- A practical discussion of risks to digestion, respiration, and circulation when using external supports.
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