An analysis of values of massage to facilitate the rehabilitation of the women in puerperium
- VernacularTitle:按摩对促进产褥期妇女康复的价值分析
- Author:
Xiao-Mei KUANG
;
Xing-Shan ZHENG
;
Hua-Yong HUANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Massage;
Puerperium;
Rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2006;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the valuable influence of the total-body massage on the facilitation of the rehabilitation for the women in puerperium.Methods Both Chinese traditional medical total-body massage and the biological information theories and its methodology were employed in dealing with 50 cases of puerperants without contraindications,who had labored naturally 12 hours before and who had received cesarean sections 48 hours before. The results were compared with the control group in which conventional preventive health care for puerperants was adopted.Results Notable differences exist in the aspect of lochia,defecation,lactation and emotions between the two groups.Conclusion Significant benefits can be obtained from the massage to facilitate the rehabilitation of the women in puerperium while promoting their quality of lives and broadening the coverage of services of the preventive health care for the puerperants.
