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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Contractures

Description:

A contracture is a permanent tightening or shortening of a body part, such as a muscle, tendon or skin which affects both shape and function of the area. The contracture is often a response to continued stress or spasticity, or an over-firing of commands from the nervous system to the various body tissues. Contractures may be caused by burns, occur as a result of surgery or symptomatic of disorders such as cerebral palsy or Dupuytren's contractures.

Precautions:

Contractures cannot be exercised or stretched away once they occur. Massage can help to relieve the pain

Can be alleviated by:

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