Simple massage techniques for bedridden patients
Apr 03, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
If a patient remains bedridden for a prolonged period with limited limb movement, the overall blood circulation slows down, increasing the risk of developing venous and arterial thrombosis. Regular massage should be performed appropriately to promote blood circulation. Massage must be conducted under a doctor's guidance. The specific procedure is as follows: 1. Starting from the patient's buttocks, use both hands to knead and massage each muscle group along the thighs downward until the skin becomes warm and slightly reddened.
When patients remain bedridden for prolonged periods and have limited limb movement, the overall blood circulation slows down, increasing the risk of developing venous and arterial thrombosis. Regular massage to promote blood circulation is recommended. Massage should be performed under a doctor's guidance, as follows:
1. Begin at the patient's buttocks and use both hands to knead and rub various muscle groups along the thighs downward until the skin feels warm and appears slightly reddened.
2. Hold the patient's ankles with both hands, gently pull and then shake them up and down. Similarly, grasp the patient's hands with both hands and perform the same up-and-down shaking motion.
3. Use one hand to hold the patient's ankle and the other hand to support the knee joint. Then bend the knee joint as far as possible, followed by fully straightening it. Repeat this process for each leg.
If limb paralysis is severe, daily massage combined with elevating and exercising the affected limbs is necessary. This helps prevent muscle contractures and improves blood circulation.
