FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves using complex massage of face surface, point massage of biologically active points on the face, cervical collar zone, arms and articulation apparatus done with dysarthric probes of special purpose design possessing good conducting and electromagnetic properties. The sequence of actions to be applied to various biologically active points by means of the probe depends on the disease severity degree. The mentioned actions being carried out, articulation mimic gymnastic is done to develop strength, volume and switchability of the vocal apparatus muscles. Next to it, respiratory exercises are carried out under control of diaphragm and prelum abdominale muscles to obtain the differentiated nasal and oral breathing, durable and smooth oral output. The procedure is finished by performing vocal exercises. Point massage according to the method is carried out by means of dysarthric probes set manufactured from ebonite, or copper, or titanium or stainless steel. Probe shape varies depending on requirements determined by logopedist actions. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of treatment. 23 cl, 20 dwg, 1 tbl
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1996-09-27—Published
1995-10-31—Filed