Re: hands and feet needing to be rubbed

[Guest guest]

My son has always liked have his back, tummy, feet rubbed but lately for at

least a month he has wanted his hands and feet rubbed and it seems like more a

need than a want, if that makes sense. He also now wants his forearms rubbed or

stroked. He is three and not talking so I am not sure what this means. Anyone

have the same experience?

 

TIA ~ Shell ~

[Guest guest]

Sounds like he is seeking propriocentive input. Have you ever done the brushing

protocol with joint compressions? Does he go to OT?

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> My son has always liked have his back, tummy, feet rubbed but lately for at

least a month he has wanted his hands and feet rubbed and it seems like more a

need than a want, if that makes sense. He also now wants his forearms rubbed or

stroked. He is three and not talking so I am not sure what this means. Anyone

have the same experience?

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> TIA ~ Shell ~

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[Guest guest]

he is not in OT right now, he will be starting back in a few weeks and I am not

sure what the brushing protocol is. Is that like dry brushing?

From: Anani Vasquez <ananimv@...>

Subject: Re: hands and feet needing to be rubbed

Received: Friday, March 13, 2009, 1:51 PM

Sounds like he is seeking propriocentive input. Have you ever done the brushing

protocol with joint compressions? Does he go to OT?

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> My son has always liked have his back, tummy, feet rubbed but lately for at

least a month he has wanted his hands and feet rubbed and it seems like more a

need than a want, if that makes sense. He also now wants his forearms rubbed or

stroked. He is three and not talking so I am not sure what this means. Anyone

have the same experience?

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> TIA ~ Shell ~

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[Guest guest]

I think its called the Walbarger protocol. It uses a surgical brush to brush

arms, back and legs. We do both directions, pushing down so it feels like

rubbing/massage. Then we do joint compressions after. It's best to have an OT

train you. It gives propriocentive input and for my son, it helped him calm

down- less fidgeting, less touching things, less anxiety. It's also used for

those kids with low ability to be touched.

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> > My son has always liked have his back, tummy, feet rubbed but lately for at

least a month he has wanted his hands and feet rubbed and it seems like more a

need than a want, if that makes sense. He also now wants his forearms rubbed or

stroked. He is three and not talking so I am not sure what this means. Anyone

have the same experience?

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[Guest guest]

you sure this isn't a form of lymphatic massage? linda rn

Re: hands and feet needing to be rubbed

I think its called the Walbarger protocol. It uses a surgical brush to brush

arms, back and legs. We do both directions, pushing down so it feels like

rubbing/massage. Then we do joint compressions after. It's best to have an OT

train you. It gives propriocentive input and for my son, it helped him calm

down- less fidgeting, less touching things, less anxiety. It's also used for

those kids with low ability to be touched.

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> > My son has always liked have his back, tummy, feet rubbed but lately for

at least a month he has wanted his hands and feet rubbed and it seems like more

a need than a want, if that makes sense. He also now wants his forearms rubbed

or stroked. He is three and not talking so I am not sure what this means. Anyone

have the same experience?

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[Guest guest]

It's similar but I think because you move in both directions and not necessarily

just towards the lymph glands it would not be considered lymph massage.

Re: hands and feet needing to be rubbed

you sure this isn't a form of lymphatic massage? linda rn

Re: hands and feet needing to be rubbed

I think its called the Walbarger protocol. It uses a surgical brush to brush

arms, back and legs. We do both directions, pushing down so it feels like

rubbing/massage. Then we do joint compressions after. It's best to have an OT

train you. It gives propriocentive input and for my son, it helped him calm

down- less fidgeting, less touching things, less anxiety. It's also used for

those kids with low ability to be touched.

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> > My son has always liked have his back, tummy, feet rubbed but lately for at

least a month he has wanted his hands and feet rubbed and it seems like more a

need than a want, if that makes sense. He also now wants his forearms rubbed or

stroked. He is three and not talking so I am not sure what this means. Anyone

have the same experience?

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> > TIA ~ Shell ~

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From: Anani Vasquez <ananimv@...>

Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 9:43:33 AM

Subject: Re: hands and feet needing to be rubbed

I think its called the Walbarger protocol. It uses a surgical brush to brush

arms, back and legs. We do both directions, pushing down so it feels like

rubbing/massage. Then we do joint compressions after. It's best to have an OT

train you. It gives propriocentive input and for my son, it helped him calm

down- less fidgeting, less touching things, less anxiety. It's also used for

those kids with low ability to be touched.

It can also be useful for those with HIGH needs of being touched. My son has

HUGE prop needs. and it helps cut down on his 'need' to be bumping into

things/people. have an OT train you though!!!! pay $100 for a consult from

someone or have the school OT (if they know how) train you. BUT...it needs to

be done every 90-120 minutes.. not an easy task..even for homeschoolers like

we are...