Congenital dislocation of the hip (dysplasia of the hip joint) is a serious and rather common pathology of the development of the musculoskeletal system in children. Fortunately, with timely detection and proper treatment, almost always children can completely get rid of this ailment. Not the least role in the treatment of hip dysplasia is played by massage. In this article we will consider how to do massage with dysplasia, describe the technique of therapeutic massage for dysplasia and tell you in what cases a massage can not be done to a child.
Massage and gymnastics for dysplasia
An approximate list of standard massage techniques looks like this:
- Preparation for massage is performed by gentle strokes on the hands, tummy and legs of the child (the baby is lying on his back at this time). This helps the baby relax the muscles.
- The child is turned over on the tummy and the legs are massaged from the back of the outside. First, stroking, then rubbing and at the end again relax muscles stroking. After that, the bent legs are taken by turns in turn (as when crawling), while the pelvis should be fixed.
- The child is left lying on the tummy, and the masseur works with the back and lumbar department. Alternately, stroking, rubbing, finger-pinching and pinching of the working area are performed. Further massage movements are performed directly in the region of the hip joint (stroking and grinding in a circle).
- After this, the baby is turned over again on the back and massaged the front external area of the legs. Again, the complex stroking-rubbing-stroking (as on the back of the legs) and bent at the knees (at right angles) legs 10-15 times gently (!) Are bred to the sides. In this case, all movements should be smooth, jerks should not be in any case.
- Further the masseur passes to stops. The complex is stroked-rubbing, after which the feet are intensively warmed up. The foot massage stops stroking.
- At the end of the session, the chest is massaged. The masseur alternately strokes and thoroughly kneads the baby's chest.
Remember that massage is contraindicated if:
- the child has a fever;
- the baby suffers from skin diseases or irritations (rash, wounds, sores, etc.);
- there are unresectable hernias;
- the child suffers from heart defects (massage is possible after the permission of the cardiologist).
Do not forget that the massage and therapeutic gymnastics for dysplasia should be performed only by a qualified specialist. Do not hesitate to clarify the qualifications and check the diplomas of a person who does massage to your child. Remember also that the type, intensity and duration of the massage course is prescribed only by the doctor. Strictly follow his instructions, so as not to harm his baby even more.