Sister Kenny's treatment

Sister Kenny's treatment definition - medical

Sister Ken·ny's treatment (kĕnˈēz)

noun
Treatment of poliomyelitis by wrapping affected parts with warm moist cloth, and later passively exercising the paralyzed muscles.

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