systems  of  vibration  therapy  47

In  the  treatment  of  pathological  conditions
affecting  the  organs  of  special  sense  the  following
general  plan  is  adopted.  First,  consider  the  nervous
supply  of  the  organ  and  its  general  relationship.  If
it  is  indicated  to  treat  the  superior  cervical  ganglion,
apply  vibration  to  the  upper  part  of  the  anterior
border  of  the  sternocleido-mastoid  muscle,  or  if
lower  in  the  neck  it  may  be  treated  indirectly  through
the  other  cervical  ganglia,  applying  the  vibratode
in  front  of  the  transverse  processes.
In  venereal  diseases,  according  to  instructions,
based  on  central  nerve  stimulation,  developed  by
Dr.  Pilgrim,  the  treatment  should  be  as  follows :

(1)  **  Stimulate  with  the  rubber  ball  the  proper
vaso-motor  area  for  the  purpose  of  inducing  a  more
efficient  blood  flow,  and  the  nerve  area  in  the  spine,
which  controls  the  nutrition  of  the  genital  or  other
affected  organs  which,  under  such  conditions,  are
quite  sensitive  to  deep  pressure.
(2)  Stimulate  with  the  brush  the  lymphatics  gen-
erally, but  especially  those  along  the  sides  of  the
penis  and  in  the  inguinal  region,  in  order  to  secure
the  best  drainage  possible,  relaxing  at  the  same  time
all  contiguous  muscular  tissue.
(3)  Stimulate  at  their  nerve  connections  at  the
spine,  (with  the  ball),  and  also  directly  over  the  or-
gans, with  the  brush,  the  liver,  kidneys,  spleen  and
bowels,  with  a  view  of  accelerating  their  eliminative
action.
(4)  Place  the  patient  in  the  *  Sim's  '  position,
with  knees  well  elevated,  shorten  the  stroke  of  the
vibrator  arm  and  apply  a  mild  treatment  to  the  pros-


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tate  gland  per  rectum,  using  for  this  purpose  tlie
special  rectal  attaclunent.
