Abrasion (medicine)
A rub is a nourishing form of massage to stimulate the circulation and promote blood circulation . A part of the patient's body is covered with a cold, damp cloth (in naturopathy also with a warm and damp cloth) and rubbed with the hand until the skin feels warm.
In patients with a stable circulation, rubbing the whole body is used for personal hygiene and hardening.
literature
- Abrasion in: Roche Lexicon Medicine , 5th edition, Urban & Fischer 2003. ISBN 3437151800 online version