88 THE ENGINES OE THE HUMAN BODY 



wrist- or ankle-joints remain stiffand of little use, because 

 the piston cords of these muscular engines are tied to 

 their tunnels by adhesions. Even here Nature steps in 

 and offers a remedy. Exercises and movements of the 

 fingers and hand, of the toes and foot, will gradually 

 stretch the adhesions until they are long enough to 

 permit the return of a normal range of motion. 



