Vibration

vibration /vi·bra·tion/ (vi-bra´shun)

1. a rapid movement to and fro.

2. massage with a light, rhythmic, quivering motion; often performed with a mechanical device (electrovibratory massage).

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Vibration

The purpose of vibration is to help break up lung secretions. Vibration can be either mechanical or manual. It is performed as the patient breathes deeply. When done manually, the person performing the vibration places his or her hands against the patient's chest and creates vibrations by quickly contracting and relaxing arm and shoulder muscles while the patient exhales. The procedure is repeated several times each day for about five exhalations.

Mentioned in: Chest Physical Therapy

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vibration,

n massage technique believed to enhance nerve function by using small superficial rapid movements of the fingertips or palm.

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vibration

1. a rapid movement to and fro; oscillation.

2. the shaking of the body as a therapeutic measure.

3. a form of massage.