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 Pressure.—The hand passed within the corset, together with a note of the distance between the steels as they spring open, give the location of pressure—whether down-thrusting or lifting—and its degree.

An eye estimate of posture, of conformation or deformity, and palpation of muscle atrophies and spasm, come next.

Prescription.—Finally, directions are given, if requisite, such as alteration of the present corset; the need of a new one, ready-



made or to order; and for muscular training. The altered or new corset is to be submitted for approval before wearing. The Steps.—In their order, will be:

1. With corset, observations on posture, visual and by marks; palpation of pressure under corset.

2. With corset loosened, note of separation of steels.

3. With corset off, observations on posture, visual and by marks, and note of deformities and muscular spasm.

One's observation once well trained, records on paper are not needed.