Preface

Chapter 1: History and Development of Mechanical Vibration Therapy

Chapter 2: Mechanical Vibration Apparatus

Chapter 3: Systems of Vibration Therapy

Chapter 4: The Procedures of Mechanical Vibration

Chapter 5: General Physiological Effects of Mechanical Vibration

Chapter 6: Mechanical Vibration in Diagnosis

Chapter 7: The Relation of Mechanical Vibration to the Heart, Blood-Vessels, and Ductless Glands

Chapter 8: Mechanical Vibration in Relation to the Lymphatic, Respiratory Systems

Chapter 9: Mechanical Vibration in Relation to the Muscular System

Chapter 10: Relation of Mechanical Vibration to the Nervous Systems

Chapter 11: The Therapeutic Application of Mechanical Vibration to the Nervous System

Chapter 12: Relation of Mechanical Vibration to the Digestive System

LIST OF PLATES

Plate 1: The Relation of the Segments of the Spinal Cord and of their Nerve Roots to the Vertebrae

Plate 2: Treatment of Myalgia with the Oscillator

Plate 3: Operating Room

Plate 4: Administration of Vibratory Stroking

Plate 5: Administration of Vibratory Friction

Plate 6: Spinal Application

Plate 7: Diagrammatic Representation of the Lower Portion of the Human Bulb and Spinal Cord

Plate 8: Schema of the Stricto-Dilator (Cranial Motor) and Sympathetic Nerves in their Relations to Organic Function

Plate 9: Diagram of Skin Areas Corresponding to the Different Spinal Segments

Plate 10: Diagram of Skin Areas Corresponding to the Different Spinal Segments

Plate 11: Application of Pneumo-Massage to the Ear

Plate 12: Application of Abdominal Vibration

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

"Thumbnail Graphics"

Figure 1: Graham's Muscle Beater

Figure 2: Neck Massage Roller

Figure 3: Taylor Machine - Single Manipulator

Figure 4a: Zander Vibrator Apparatus Showing Method  Of Operation

Figure 4b: Zander Movement Apparatus Showing Method Of Administering Leg Adduction And Resistance

Figure 5: Roller Chain

Figure 6: Preuss Elastic Roller

Figure 7: Boxwood Massage Hammer

Figure 8: Combined Roller, Kneader And Beater

Figure 9: Klemm's Muscle Beater

Figure 10: Small Probe Pointed Concussor

Figure 11: Ewer's Disc Concussor For Throat

Figure 12: Ewer's Concussors For Vibration Massage

Figure 13: Ewer's Concussors For Vibration Massage

Figure 14: Ewer's Concussors For Vibration Massage

Figure 15: Ewer's Concussors For Vibration Massage

Figure 16: Dapper's Concussors

Figure 17: Dapper's Concussors

Figure 18: Rotary Beaters For Vibration Massage

Figure 19: Rotary Beaters For Vibration Massage

Figure 20: Long Fork For  Tapping Massage

Figure 21: Vibration Apparatus For Hand Use

Figure 22: Hutches Vibratile

Figure 23: A Flexible Shaft Machine

Figure 24: A Flexible Shaft Machine

Figure 25: Vibrator With Pneumatic Attachment

Figure 26: Vibratodes

Figure 27: A Rigid Arm Vibrator

Figure 28: Long Rectal Vibratode

Figure 29: An Oscillator

Figure 30: Counter-Weight Vibrator

Figure 31: Hanging Type Of Vibrator

Figure 32: Type Of Portable Vibrator

Figure 33: Distribution Cutaneous Nerves On The Front  Of The Upper Limb Showing Spinal Origin Of Nerves To Each Area

Figure 34: Distribution Of Cutaneous Nerves On The Back Of The Upper Limb Showing Spinal Origin Of Nerves To Each Area

Figure 35: Distribution Of Cutaneous Nerves On The Front Of The Lower Limb Showing Spinal Origin Of Nerves  To Each Area

Figure 36: Distribution Of Cutaneous Nerves On The Back Of The Lower Limb Showing Spinal Origin Of Nerves To Each Area

Figure 37: Cutaneous Areas Of Head And Neck Supplied By 2nd, 3rd And 4th Cervical Segments Of The Spinal Cord

Figure 38: Topography Of The Heart And Liver

Figure 39: Percussion Lines For Ascertaining The Area Of Cardiac Dulness

Figure 40: Diagrammatic Representation Of The Course Of Cardiac Augmentor Fibres In The Frog

Figure 41: Diagrammatic Representation Of Cardial Inhibitory And Augmentor Fibres In A Dog

Figure 42: Sternal Lymphatics

Figure 43: The Thoracic And Right Lymphatic Duct

Figure 44: Showing The Relative Resonance Of Various Portions Of The Anterior Surface Of The Thorax

Figure 45: Sites Of Induration

Figure 46: Distribution Of The Sensory Nerves Of The Head, Together With The Situation Of The Motor Points Of The Neck

Figure 47: Motor Points Of The Median And Ulnar Nerves And The Muscles They Supply

Figure 48: Motor Points Of The Radial Nerve And Muscles It Supplies

Figure 49: Diagram Of The Paths Of Vaso-Constrictor Fibres Along The Cervical Sympathetic And Part Of The Abdominal Splanchnic

Figure 50:  Plan Of Cervical Plexus With Diagrammatic Illustration Of Vertebral Exits Of Nerves Forming The Same

Figure 51: Plan Of Brachial Plexus With Diagrammatic Illustration Of Vertebral Exits Of Nerves Forming The Same

Figure 52: Diagram Of Lumbar And Sacral Plexus With Vertebral Exits Of Nerves Of Same

Figure 53: Nervous Mechanism Of The Iris

Figure 54: Showing The Points Which Determine The Size And Position Of The Normal Liver

Figure 55: Topographical Relations Of The Stomach

Figure 56: Showing The Systematic Percussion Of The Stomach For The Purpose Of Mapping Its Size, Position And The Location Of Growths

Figure 57: Diagrammatic Illustration Of Abdominal Vibration

Figure 58: Rectal Vibratode For Flushing

PREFACE

    During the past decade the attention of both the profession and the laity has been directed to drugless therapy, in consequence of which each year sees an advance in physical therapeutics, one of the most valuable agents of which is mechanical vibration.

    It has an extensive field of therapeutic application of which spinal stimulation and inhibition constitute no small part.  In the hands of a skilled operator it relieves patients who would otherwise fall into the hands of medical faddists and fakirs, who succeed in obtaining a clientele for two reasons - first because they employ drugless methods, which the laity are demanding, and second because they have sometimes effected cures, - which can be accomplished much more promptly and thoroughly in the hands of a scientific physician who understands physical therapeutics.  Its use is indicated in only a particular class of cases, those which give massage and osteopathy their prestige.

    This work is written to call attention to the fundamental principles of mechanical vibration, the understanding of which enhances its therapeutics not only in the present knowledge of the subject, but looking to the important field which will be opened to it in the future.

    Mechanical vibration used as a spinal therapeutic agent fills a wonderful field in spondylotherapy as developed by Dr. Albert Abrams.  A chapter is devoted to the employment of mechanical vibration in diagnosis.

    It must soon also be recognized as another valuable means for the treatment of high blood pressure and its accompanying symptoms, as well as for the relief of other cardiovascular conditions.  The treatment of these conditions has been made an important feature of this work.

    Tables to assist the busy practitioner in the study and diagnosis of nerve and muscle affections have been compiled which are as complete as modern investigation has made possible.

    Courtesies are acknowledged from Drs. Sajous, Abrams, Butler, Lassler and Cyriax, and in the use of plates from D. Appleton & Co., W. B. Saunders Co., Macmillan & Co., F. A. Davis Co., and P. Blakiston's Son & Co.