THE KENNY METHOD OF TREATMENT
PRINCIPLES STATED
(Received November 17, 9 a.m.)
SYDNEY, This Day,
"The Sun" newspaper, dealing with Sister Elizabeth Kenny's treatment of. infantile paralysis, cites instances of beneficial results achieved at th« special clinic established at the Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, where Sister Kenny's methods are being tried out, and where six Victorian nurses are receiving special training. Sister Kenny's methods briefly are: (1) The maintenance of a bright mental outlook in the patient; (2) maintenance of the impulses; (3) hydrotherapeutic remedial measures; (4) maintenance of blood circulati.on;"(s) avoidance of. the generally-accepted methods of immobilisation of the limbs. The joints and muscles are given exercise, but not to the point of fatigue, instead of being allowed to remain immobile. Sister Kenny.aims to instil a spirit of optimism and will to recover, and therefore her nurses are specially selected for their cheerfulness and enthusiasm.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 120, 17 November 1937, Page 13
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