The relief and cure of spinal curvatures / by Percy G. Lewis.

  • Lewis, Percy, 1862-
Date:
1897
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Credit: The relief and cure of spinal curvatures / by Percy G. Lewis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    month to month. The weights can be adjusted to those best suited to his requirements. If he is weak in the chest or back he can spend his time and energy in strengthening those parts, without fear of strain or injury. By passing from one apparatus to another, and by keeping always within his capacity, he adds slowly and surely to his general strength and powers of endurance. It has been found by experience that there are certain principles which have to be borne in mind in attaining mus- cular development. They are as fol- low :— (1) That a thorough examination should be made of the patient, and the less developed parts noted. These alone should be first exercised, so that they may be brought up to their proper ratio to other parts. Then all should be developed together. Examinations taking place at certain intervals. (2) That both sexes should com- mence at 10 years old, but less regular