MASSAGE WITH MUSIC

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 48, 19 May 1927, Page 14

MASSAGE WITH MUSIC

RHYTHM OF THE BATHS Musical physical -jerks” fo . ents have been adopted at Guy,pital. St. Thomas Street S E result of a study of the ne w 6 ‘ of fitting a patient as quickly „ ? sible for work during the convaw. period after leaving the bed * women, and children, in classes ! tween 10 and 20, go through a sL routine. First there is the treata of tile whirlpool baths, In which sy ing water gives a form of masa to an injured limb: then there is tmassage, and finally physical fcy all to music, which is p'rovided c* piano by the students. Scandinavian folk tunes have p M „ the most successful, for they are ‘ of rhythm, and cheerful. "Music and exercises give a oatur an interest, and make the cure a r pleasure, and you should see how a smile at their work," the sister charge said. There are five large rooms, flty like gymnasiums. But it is the colei" ing that is so wonderful. Light ■ restful shades predominate, and in t dancing room a delicate tint of gre and white gives the room a bright at 1 healthy appearance. It seems Imp sible to feel ailing in such an atmor phere.