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| | See also | | | Massage is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the soft body tissues with physical, functional, i.e. mechanical, medical/therapeutic, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals.[1] The word comes from the French massage "friction of kneading," possibly from Arabic massa "to touch, feel, handle" or from Latin massa "mass, dough". [2][3] (In distinction the ancient Greek word for massage itself was anatripsis [4], and the Latin was frictio.) This is a glossary for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), an umbrella term for a large number of practices that fall outside the scope of conventional medicine. ...
This is a glossary for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), an umbrella term for a large number of practices that fall outside the scope of conventional medicine. ...
This is a glossary for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), an umbrella term for a large number of practices that fall outside the scope of conventional medicine. ...
This is a glossary for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), an umbrella term for a large number of practices that fall outside the scope of conventional medicine. ...
This is a glossary for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), an umbrella term for a large number of practices that fall outside the scope of conventional medicine. ...
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Frankfurt am Main [ˈfraŋkfʊrt] is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth largest city of Germany. ...
Acupressure (a portmanteau of acupuncture and pressure) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. ...
In alternative medicine, body work or massage therapy refers to any treatment which involves some form of touching or physical manipulation. ...
The Bowen Technique is one version of a group of technical interpretations of the work of Australian self proclaimed osteopath Tom Bowen 1916 - 1982 known as Bowen Therapy which is a holistic system of healing. ...
Manipulative therapy involves the use of body work or massage therapy and other physical manipulation of the body for healing, such as those techniques used in osteopathy, chiropractic, and physical therapy. ...
In alternative medicine, body work or massage therapy refers to any treatment which involves some form of touching or physical manipulation. ...
This article should appear in one or more categories. ...
Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a codified series of soft tissue manipulation, which purports to organize soft tissue relationships, with the objectives of realigning the body structurally and harmonizing its fundamental movement patterns. ...
Shiatsu (指圧 Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan. ...
Tui na (æŽ¨æ‹ or 推拿, both pronounced tÅ«i ná), is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbalism and qigong. ...
Terms and concepts in alternative medicine provides a glossary of quick and to the point definitions of important terms and concepts unique to alternative medicine (CAM). ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Alternative medicine. ...
Alternative medicine has been described as any of various systems of healing or treating disease (as chiropractic, homeopathy, or faith healing) not included in the traditional medical curricula taught in the United States and Britain.[1] Alternative medicine practices are often based in belief systems not derived from modern science. ...
Complementary medicine refers to a group of therapeutic and diagnostic disciplines that exist largely outside the institutions where conventional health care is taught and provided. ...
This is a glossary for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), an umbrella term for a large number of practices that fall outside the scope of conventional medicine. ...
Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ...
For other uses, see Latins and Latin (disambiguation). ...
Massage involves acting and manipulating the patient's body with pressure (structured, unstructured, stationary, and/or moving), tension, motion, or vibration done manually or with mechanical aids. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, and/or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, forearm, and feet. There are over eighty different massage modalities. [5] The most cited reasons for introducing massage was patient demand and perceived clinical effectiveness.[6] For other uses of Muscle, see Muscle (disambiguation). ...
A tendon or sinew is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue, attached on one end to a muscle and on the other to a bone. ...
A ligament is a short band of tough fibrous connective tissue composed mainly of long, stringy collagen molecules. ...
This article is about the organ. ...
This article is about a joint in zootomical anatomy. ...
Connective tissue is one of the four types of tissue in traditional classifications (the others being epithelial, muscle, and nervous tissue. ...
In mammals including humans, the lymphatic vessels (or lymphatics) are a network of thin tubes that branch, like blood vessels, into tissues throughout the body. ...
For the Physics term GUT, please refer to Grand unification theory The gastrointestinal or digestive tract, also referred to as the GI tract or the alimentary canal or the gut, is the system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and...
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For other uses, see Finger (disambiguation). ...
For the band, see Elbow (band). ...
// The Human Forearm The forearm is the structure on the upper limb, between the elbow and the wrist. ...
For other uses, see Foot (disambiguation). ...
Peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety.[7] Theories behind what massage might do include blocking nociception (gate control theory), activating the parasympathetic nervous system which may stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, preventing fibrosis or scar tissue, increasing the flow of lymph, and improving sleep[5] but such effects are yet to be supported by well designed clinical studies. For other uses of painkiller, see painkiller (disambiguation) An analgesic (colloquially known as painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain. ...
This article is about state anxiety. ...
For other uses, see Depression. ...
Pain is both a sensory and emotional experience, generally associated tissue damage, or inflammation. ...
The gate control theory of pain, put forward by Ronald Melzack and Patrick Wall in 1962 [1], and again in 1965 [2], is the idea that the perception of physical pain is not a direct result of activation of pain receptor neurons, but instead is modulated by interaction between different...
Autonomic nervous system innervation, showing the sympathetic and parasympathetic (craniosacral) systems, in red and blue, respectively The parasympathetic nervous system is one of three divisions of the autonomic nervous system. ...
Endorphins are endogenous opioid biochemical compounds. ...
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Fibrosis is the formation or development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue as a reparative or reactive process, as opposed to a formation of fibrous tissue as a normal constituent of an organ or tissue. ...
Scar Tissue is the Red Hot Chili Peppers first single from their album Californication. ...
In mammals including humans, the lymphatic vessels (or lymphatics) are a network of thin tubes that branch, like blood vessels, into tissues throughout the body. ...
For other uses, see Sleep (disambiguation). ...
Massage can be performed by a professional Massage Practitioner, or by other health care professionals, such as chiropractors, osteopath, Athletic trainers, and/or physical therapists. Massage therapists work in hospitals as allied health professioners, in nursing homes, sports and fitness facilities, spas, beauty salons, cruise ships, private offices, and travel to private residences or businesses. [5] Contraindications to massage include, deep vein thrombosis, bleeding disorders or taking blood thinners such as Warfarin, damaged blood vessels, weakened bones from cancer, osteoporosis, or fractures, and fever. [5] This article or section may contain external links added only to promote a website, product, or service – otherwise known as spam. ...
Chiropractic treatment uses manipulative therapy to correct subluxation, which has been shown to have some efficacy in treating back and neck pain, headache, and other symptoms of spinal-related conditions. ...
An osteopath is a practitioner of osteopathy the approach to healthcare named, which emphasises the importance of the musculoskeletal system on general health. ...
An athletic trainer is an allied (non-physician) health care provider capable of performing immediate and emergency injury management, injury assessment, and rehabilitation. ...
Physical therapy (or physiotherapy[1]) is the provision of services to people and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. ...
A hospital today is an institution for professional health care provided by physicians and nurses. ...
Allied health professions are clinical healthcare professions distinct from the medical and nursing. ...
A nursing home is a place of residence for people who require constant medical care, but at a lower level than a hospital. ...
A destination spa is a business establishment which people visit for personal health, life enhancement, fitness, personal care treatments such as massages, facials, in a resort setting. ...
A beauty salon in Salt Lake City. ...
Legend of the Seas moored at San Diego, California A cruise ship, or less commonly cruise liner, is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the amenities of the ship are considered an essential part of the experience. ...
In medicine, a contraindication is a condition or factor that increases the risk involved in using a particular drug, carrying out a medical procedure or engaging in a particular activity. ...
This article is about Deep-vein thrombosis. ...
Haemophilia or hemophilia is the name of any of several hereditary genetic illnesses that impair the bodys ability to control bleeding. ...
Warfarin (also known under the brand names of Coumadin, Jantoven, Marevan, and Waran) is an anticoagulant medication that is administered orally or, very rarely, by injection. ...
Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system). ...
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone - leading to an increased risk of fracture. ...
Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...
An analogue medical thermometer showing the temperature of 38. ...
In professional settings, massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting upright in a massage chair, or lying on a pad on the floor. Except for modalities such as Acupressure, Shiatsu, Tui Na, Thai Massage, or Barefoot Deep Tissue, the massage subject is generally unclothed or partially unclothed, also referred to as disrobed, and their body would be "draped" with towels or sheets. Massage chairs come in 2 main types. ...
Acupressure (a portmanteau of acupuncture and pressure) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. ...
Shiatsu (指圧 Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan. ...
Tui na (æŽ¨æ‹ or 推拿, both pronounced tÅ«i ná), is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbalism and qigong. ...
Massage in Frankfurt, Germany. ...
Massage in Frankfurt, Germany. ...
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A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping. ...
History
Ancient and medieval times Writings on massage have been found in many ancient civilizations such as Rome, Greece, Japan, China, Egypt, and India. [5]Hippocrates wrote in 460 BC that "The physician must be experienced in many things, but assuredly in rubbing." [8] The ancient Chinese book called Huangdi Neijing by the Yellow Emperor recommended "massage of skin and flesh."[9] The technique of massage abortion, involving the application of pressure to the pregnant abdomen, has been practiced in Southeast Asia for centuries. One of the bas reliefs decorating the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, dated circa 1150, depicts a demon performing such an abortion upon a woman who has been sent to the underworld. This is believed to be the oldest known visual representation of abortion.[10] In Romania some illnesses were treated by a massage in which the patient was treaded on by a tame bear.[11]. Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ...
For other uses, see Hippocrates (disambiguation). ...
Centuries: 4th century BC - 5th century BC - 6th century BC Decades: 500s BC 490s BC 480s BC 470s BC 460s BC - 450s BC - 440s BC 430s BC 420s BC 410s BC 400s BC Years: 465 BC 464 BC 463 BC 462 BC 461 BC - 460 BC - 459 BC 458 BC...
The Huangdi Neijing 黃å¸å…§ç¶“ ( Note, technically speaking, Thearch is more accurate than Emperor. ...
Yellow Emperor The Yellow Emperor or Huang Di (Traditional Chinese: , Simplified Chinese: , pinyin: huángdì) is a legendary Chinese sovereign and cultural hero who is said to be the ancestor of all Han Chinese. ...
The abdomen in a human and an ant. ...
Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ...
Bas-relief (pronounced bah-relief, French for low relief) is a method of sculpting which entails carving or etching away the surface of a flat piece of stone or metal creating a sculpture portrayed as a picture. ...
The main entrance to the temple proper, seen from the eastern end of the Naga causeway Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat) (Khmer: អង្គរវážáŸ’áž), is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. ...
“Fiend†redirects here. ...
For other uses, see Underworld (disambiguation). ...
Modern times United States: Massage started to become popular in the United States in the middle part of the 1800s [5] and was introduced by two New York physicians based on Per Henrik Ling's techniques developed in Sweden. [8] This article is about the state. ...
The word physician should not be confused with physicist, which means a scientist in the area of physics. ...
Pehr Henrik Ling (15 November 1776–3 May 1839) was a Swedish medical-gymnastic practitioner. ...
During the 1930s and 1940s massage's influence decreased because of recent medical advancement, while in the 1970s massage's influence grew once again with a notable rise among athletes. [5] Massage was used up until the 1960s and 1970s by nurses to help ease patients’ pain and help them sleep.[12] Nurses is a television sitcom that ran on NBC from 1991 to 1994. ...
Because it is illegal to advertise or offer sexual services in most of the United States, such services are sometimes advertised as "massage".
United Kingdom: Massage is popular in the United Kingdom today and gaining. There are many private practitioners working from there own premises as well as those who operate from commercial venues.
Massage in sports, business and organizations: The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta was the first time that massage was offered as a core medical service. [9] Massage has been employed by businesses and organizations such as the U.S. Department of Justice, Boeing and Reebok.[13] The 1996 Summer h Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ...
This article is about the state capital of Georgia. ...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is a Cabinet department in the United States government designed to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. ...
The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA, TYO: 7661) is a major aerospace and defense corporation, originally founded by William Edward Boeing. ...
Reebok International Limited is a British producer of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas AG. The name comes from Afrikaans/Dutch spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle. ...
Equipment
Massage Table
 Massage table used in Kerala-style Ayurveda Abhyanga massage. A typical commercial massage table has an easily cleaned, heavily padded surface, and a horseshoe-shaped head support that allows the client to breathe easily while lying face down and can be stationary or portable. An orthopedic pillow or bolster can be used to correct body positioning. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 598 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 766 pixels, file size: 546 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...
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, Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...
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An orthopedic pillow is a pillow designed to correct body positioning in bed or while lying in any other surface. ...
Massage Chair Ergonomically designed massage chairs for positioning a person who will be receiving a massage, similar in function to a massage table. Chairs may be either stationary or portable models. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 522 pixelsFull resolution (3791 × 2473 pixel, file size: 2. ...
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Massage chairs are easier for the practitioner to maneuver than massage tables, and clients do not need to disrobe to receive a chair massage. Due to these two factors, chair massage is often performed in settings such as corporate offices, outdoor festivals, shopping malls, and other public locations.
Oil Many different types of oils can be used including fractionated coconut oil, grape seed oil, macadamia oil, sesame oil, pecan oil, and mustard oil. Arnica, from the flowers or leaves of the Arnica montana. Often uses olive oil as a base when used medicinally, or almond oil when used as a massage oil.[14] Aromatherapy oils such as neroli oil and pine oil can also be mixed with carrier oils. Coconut oil, also known as coconut butter, is a tropical oil extracted from copra (the dried inner flesh of coconuts) with many applications. ...
Grape oil (also grapeseed oil) is a vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of various varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, an abundant by-product of wine making. ...
Macadamia oil (or Macadamia nut oil) is the non-volatile oil expressed from the nut meat of the macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) tree. ...
Chinese Sesame Oil White sesame seeds Sesame oil (also known as gingelly oil or til oil) is an organic oil derived from sesame seedss, noted to have the distinctive aroma and taste of its parent seed. ...
Pecan oil is an edible pressed oil extracted from the pecan nut. ...
The term mustard oil is used for two different oils that are made from mustard seeds: a fatty vegetable oil resulting from pressing the seeds, an essential oil resulting from grinding the seeds, mixing them with water, and extracting the resulting volatile oil by distillation. ...
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Binomial name L. Arnica montana (also known as leopards bane, wolfs bane, mountain tobacco and mountain arnica), is a European flowering plant with large yellow capitula. ...
For the Popeye character, see Olive Oyl. ...
Binomial name Prunus dulcis (Mill. ...
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils (EOs), and other aromatic compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a persons mood or health. ...
Neroli oil is a plant oil similar to bergamot produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree ( or Bigaradia). ...
Pine oil is an oil manufactured by the steam-distillation of pine (Pinus sylvestris) needles, twigs and cones. ...
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin. ...
Mechanical aids Electronic massage chairs are commercially available, which operate without any manual help. Lexus cars of the fourth generation LS include shiatsu and shoulder massage systems. [15] Massage chairs come in 2 main types. ...
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ...
The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ...
Shiatsu (指圧 Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan. ...
Massage methods | | This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims.
Please improve the article by adding references. See the talk page for details. (January 2008) | - Different specialized massage methods sorted in alphabetical order.
Acupressure -
Main article: Acupressure Acupressure (a portmanteau of acupuncture and pressure) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. ...
Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage  Traction Massage in marma therapy given in Sreepathy cvn kalari for inter vertebral disc prolapse Ayurveda is a natural health care system originating in India over 5,000 years ago. It incorporates massage, yoga, meditation and herbal remedies. Ayurvedic Massage, also known as Abhyanga part of Panchakarma is usually performed by one or two therapists using a heated blend of herbal oils that are believed to be based on the body's dosha.The aim is to loosen the excess doshas through techniques such as kneading, rubbing, and squeezing. The feet are used in chavutti thirummal, a specialized technique where the therapist suspends himself by a rope from the ceiling to apply extra pressure with his feet. Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ...
For other uses such as Yoga postures, see Yoga (disambiguation) Statue of Shiva performing Yogic meditation Yoga (Sanskrit: योग Yoga, IPA: ) is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. ...
For other senses of this word, see Meditation (disambiguation). ...
An herbal is a book, often illustrated, that describes the appearance, medical properties, and other characteristics of plants used in herbal medicine. ...
Panchakarma is a high profile process of cleaning the entire human body internally, as described in Ayurvedic Science. ...
One of three bodily humors that make up ones constitution. ...
Barefoot deep tissue Barefoot deep tissue is a blend of Eastern barefoot techniques with Western manual therapy. Clients typically wear loose clothes while lying on a mat on the floor in supine, prone and side-lying positions with pillows or bolsters with no oil used. Because the therapist can apply a broad range of pressure with ease and does not have to strain, more effort and concentration can be used to sense and manipulate tissue, release fascia, as well as search for and attack trigger points, regardless of client's size or build. John Harris, who worked in the 1984 Olympics developed this modality. Supine as an adjective generally refers to any upward-facing position. ...
Prone refers to the perceived likelihood of being affected by something. ...
Pillows redirects here; for information on the Japanese band, see the pillows. ...
Fascia is specialized connective tissue layer which surrounds muscles, bones, and joints, providing support and protection and giving structure to the body. ...
Trigger points are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. ...
There were two Olympic Games in the year 1984: 1984 Summer Olympics 1984 Winter Olympics This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...
Bowen therapy -
Main article: Bowen therapy Bowen technique involves a rolling type movement over fascia, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. It is said not to involve deep or prolonged contact with muscle tissues as in most kinds of massage, but claims to relieve muscle tensions and strains and to restore normal lymphatic flow. It is based on practices developed by Australian Tom Bowen.[16] The Bowen Technique or Bowen therapy is a holistic system of healing developed in Australia in the 1950s by Tom Bowen. ...
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Breema -
Breema bodywork is performed on the floor with the recipient fully clothed. It consists of rhythmical and gentle leans and stretches. Fifty minute sessions are common. There are also self-Breema exercises. The essence of Breema is expressed in the Nine Principles of Harmony. Breema bodywork is a form of physical therapy performed on the floor with the recipient fully clothed. ...
Cachunga Massage- Traditional Persian Massage Cachunga/Ka-khn-ga (Pronunciation) Introduced to the Achaemenid Empire of ancient Persia by Darius the 8th. This is a massage that primarily focuses on the breasts of females. Cachunga is a deep tissue massage used with oil. It is based on a fondling motion, and is usually performed in the direction of the heart to promote circulation.
Chair massage "Seated massage" (also refereed to as chair-massage), is done in a variety of diverse settings, e.g., business,corporate and clinical settings, and in public areas such as airports, shopping centers, sport clubs, and salons. A seated-massage typically lasts 10-30 minutes, and is performed while fully clothed. Seated massage is an excellent technique to use for working on the neck, shoulders and upper back areas of the body. Due to the way the individual is positioned, seated massage allows the therapist to work with the force of gravity while doing a treatment. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1152 × 864 pixels, file size: 262 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...
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Indian Head Massage, also known under the trademarked term Champissage[1], is an alternative medicine massage therapy in which the head, neck and face and facial areas are massaged with the purpose of manipulating energy channels. ...
Mumbai (Marathi: मà¥à¤‚बई, IPA: ), formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashtra, the most populous city of India, and by some measures the most populous city in the world with an estimated population of about 13 million (as of 2006). ...
, Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराषà¥à¤Ÿà¥à¤° , IPA , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ...
Champissage -
Main article: Champissage Champissage or (Indian head massage) has been used in India for centuries. It combines massage with the more subtle form of chakra balancing. It is normally done by applying oil over the body. Also called 'champi' or Maalis. The word shampoo in English usage dates back to 1762, with the meaning "to massage". The word was a loan from Anglo-Indian shampoo, in turn from Hindi chāmpo (चाँपो /tʃãːpoː/), imperative of chāmpnā (चाँपना /tʃãːpnaː/), "to smear, knead the muscles, massage". It itself comes from Sanskrit/Hindi word "champā" (चम्पा /tʃəmpaː/), the flowers of the plant Michelia champaca which have traditionally been used to make fragrant hair-oil. It is often performed by the barber after a haircut on the head, shoulders, arms, and neck. This does not cite any references or sources. ...
For the Naruto jutsu, see Chakra (Naruto). ...
The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...
A loanword (or loan word) is a word directly taken into one language from another with little or no translation. ...
Hindi (DevanÄgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ...
In linguistics, many grammars have the concept of grammatical mood, which describes the relationship of a verb with reality and intent. ...
Binomial name Michelia champaca L. The Champak, which is also known Champac, or Sampige (Michelia champaca) is a tree found primarily in South Asia and a member of the Magnolia family. ...
The term and service was introduced by a Bengali entrepreneur Sake Dean Mahomed, who opened a shampooing bath known as 'Mahomed's Indian Vapour Baths' in Brighton, England in 1759. The Bengali people are the ethnic community from Bengal (divided between India and Bangladesh) on the Indian subcontinent with a history dating back four millennia. ...
Sake Dean Mahomet (or Mahomed; Shaykh Din Muhammad in Arabic ) (1759-1851) is thought to have been the first native East Indian to have written a book in the English language. ...
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For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...
Craniosacral therapy -
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating the functioning of the craniosacral system, and is often mistakenly referred to as a type of massage. It works through using the body's own self-correcting mechanisms rather than the application of physical force from the practitioner. When used by a massage practitioner, craniosacral therapy can usefully complement the massage treatment, It has been suggested that some sections of this article be split into a new article entitled Cranial osteopathy. ...
Deep tissue massage Deep tissue techniques are generally designed for more focused massage work. Working a specific joint, muscle or muscle group, the practitioner can access deeper layers of the soft tissue. Starting superficially and easing into the depth of the muscle slowly often allows more movement. If the pressure is applied too deeply or too quickly, the muscle may tighten to protect that area, and unnecessary damage or inflammation can be induced. Very little lubricant is used as the pressure doesn't travel much over the skin.
The most commonly used 'tools' during deep tissue massage may include, 3 and 6 fingers, reinforced fingers, knuckles, a flat elbow, opposing thumbs, the heel of the hand or foot, and the forearm. Deep tissue is similar to Myofascial Release. Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia and integument, muscles, and bones, with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and balancing the body. ...
Deep muscle therapy was created by Therese Pfrimmer of Canada.
Horstmann technique Practical technique that works by initially balancing the "energy field" and then holding on special energy points while mobilising limbs.
Esalen Massage -
Main article: Esalen Massage Esalen Massage was developed by Charlotte Selver and works with gentle rocking of the body, passive joint exercises and deep structural work on the muscles and joints, together with an energetic balancing of the body. The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ...
Infant massage Shantala massage is an ancient Indian massage technique with a rhythmic character, given to massage babies and children. It was introduced into Western society by Dr. Frederique Leboyer, a French obstetrician.
Lomilomi -
Lomilomi is the traditional massage of Hawaii. As an indigenous practice, it varies by island and by family. The styles most known today are those of Auntie Margaret Machado of the island of Hawaii, Uncle Kalua Kaiahua of Maui and Oahu, and Kahu Abraham Kawaii of Kaua'i, who called his style Kahuna Bodywork. Other names given to massage performed in Hawaii are temple style, lomi lomi, lomi lomi nui, romi kapa rere, romi romi and ma-uri. Some of these styles may be traditional, and others may have been influenced by or created in modern times. The purported Lomilomi massage given by Barbra Streisand to Robert De Niro in "Meet the Fockers" was not an accurate representation of the style. Lomilomi is Hawaiian massage. ...
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Location of Tarifa within the Province of Cádiz Municipality Cádiz Government - Mayor Miguel Manella Guerrero Area - City 419 km² (161. ...
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Barbra Streisand (pronounced STRY-sand; born April 24, 1942) is an American two time Academy Award-winning singer, film and theatre actress. ...
Robert Mario De Niro, Jr. ...
Meet the Fockers (2004) is a comedy film and a sequel to Meet the Parents starring Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. ...
Medical massage Massage used in the medical field includes Manual lymphatic drainage used for lymphedema [5] which can be used in conjunction with the treatment of breast cancer. Carotid sinus massage is used to diagnose carotid sinus syncope and is sometimes useful for differentiating supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) from ventricular tachycardia. It, like the valsalva maneuver, is a therapy for SVT.[17] However, it is less effective than pharmaceutical management of SVT with verapamil or adenosine.[18] This article should appear in one or more categories. ...
Azskeptic 17:34, 10 July 2007 (UTC) Lymphedema, also spelled lymphoedema, also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system. ...
Breast cancer is cancer of breast tissue. ...
A supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a rapid rhythm of the heart in which the origin of the electrical signal is either the atria or the AV node. ...
Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach or VT) is a fast rhythm that originates in one of the ventricles of the heart. ...
In medicine, the Valsalva maneuver is performed by forcibly exhaling against closed lips and pinched nose, forcing air into the middle ear if the Eustachian tube is open. ...
Verapamil (brand names: Isoptin®, Verelan®, Calan®) is a medical drug that acts as an L-type calcium channel blocker. ...
Adenosine is a nucleoside composed of adenine attached to a ribose (ribofuranose) moiety via a β-N9-glycosidic bond. ...
Myofascial release Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, integument, and muscles with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and equilibrioception. Injuries, stress, trauma, overuse and poor posture can cause restriction to fascia. This is usually done by applying shear compression or tension in various directions, or by skin rolling. Myofascial release originators come from Physical Therapy and from Structural Integration (Rolfing); its current developers include John Barnes, Art Riggs, Michael Stanborough, Tom Myers, Til Luchau and Michael Leahy, the originator of a complete regime called Active Release Technique or ART. An actively stretching Siberian tiger Cat stretching in utterly relaxed position Stretching, as theorized in literature, is the deliberate act of lengthening of muscles, in order to increase muscle flexibility and/or joint range of motion (Weerapong et al 189-206). ...
Fascia is specialized connective tissue layer which surrounds muscles, bones, and joints, providing support and protection and giving structure to the body. ...
Fascia is specialized connective tissue layer which surrounds muscles, bones, and joints, providing support and protection and giving structure to the body. ...
An integument is an outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal or rind or shell. ...
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Range of motion or (ROM), as used in the medical and weightlifting communities, is the achievable distance between the flexed position and the extended position of a particular joint or muscle group, or more precisely, the measurement of that distance. ...
Equilibrioception or sense of balance is one of the physiological senses. ...
Physical therapy (or physiotherapy[1]) is the provision of services to people and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. ...
Structural Integration is a type of Alternative medicine which aims to align the human body in the gravitational field. ...
Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a codified series of soft tissue manipulation, which purports to organize soft tissue relationships, with the objectives of realigning the body structurally and harmonizing its fundamental movement patterns. ...
John Barnes is the name of several people: John Barnes, science fiction author John Barnes, Jamaican-born England footballer John Barnes, Australian Rules football player John Barnes, programming language designer Johnny Barnes, Bermudan This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same...
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Michael Leahy filming the exploration party to the Waghi Valley Michael Mick James Leahy MBE (26 February 1901 - 7 March 1979) was an Australian explorer and colonialist, famed for his discovery of the Highlands area of Papua New Guinea. ...
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and myofacial techniques are believed to lengthen tight/facilitated muscles while fiber activation techniques are believed tone weak/inhibited muscles.
Neuromuscular therapy Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is used for pain relief. Perceived imbalances in Human position are assessed initially through a postural assessment. These are then addressed through systematic and site specific massage. NMT was developed in the 1930s by Dr. Stanley Leif, current practitioners include Paul St. John. Human position refers to a position of a human body. ...
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Nihon Kaifuku Anma - Traditional Japanese massage Introduced to Japan about 1300 years ago. Anma is deep tissue work using no oils and is based on kneading movements. Shiatsu massage grew out of this rich tradition. Anma (按摩) was the Japanese term for a masseuse, or massage specialist in the martial arts. ...
Pregnancy massage Doulas will often use massage in an attempt to smooth the labor process. A doula is a non-medical assistant in prenatal care, childbirth and during the postpartum period. ...
Reflexology massage Reflexology, also called Foot zone therapy, is traditionally practiced without lotion, as the pressure points on the feet are stimulated by thumb and finger walking, as well as static pressure. Foot massage practitioners believe that the ailment of an internal organ will be associated with the nerve ending on the sole of the foot. As pressure is applied to the sole, theory holds that a healthy patient should not feel any strong pain. This theory is based on a perceived energetic flow of "meridians" in the body, also known as Chi. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (3072 × 2304 pixel, file size: 3. ...
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Dalian (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Japanese: Dairen; Russian: ДалÑнь, Dalian or Дальний, Dalny) is the governing sub-provincial city in the eastern Liaoning Province of Northeast China. ...
This is an example of a reflexology chart, correlating areas of the feet with organs in the zones of the body. ...
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Before the massage, the patient's feet are soaked for about ten minutes in a foot bath, typically a solution of hot water and Chinese herbs. The practitioner rubs and massages the painful spots to break down rough spots and accumulated crystals which have not been scientifically researched. Based on this idea, some shoe liners are made with pressure points to stimulate the soles of the feet.
Shiatsu -
Shiatsu (指圧) is a form of Japanese massage that uses thumb pressure and works along the same energy meridians as acupressure and incorporates stretching. While receiving Shiatsu, you are fully clothed while laying on a mat on the floor. Shiatsu (指圧 Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan. ...
Acupressure (a portmanteau of acupuncture and pressure) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. ...
An actively stretching Siberian tiger Cat stretching in utterly relaxed position Stretching, as theorized in literature, is the deliberate act of lengthening of muscles, in order to increase muscle flexibility and/or joint range of motion (Weerapong et al 189-206). ...
Soft tissue therapy Treatment techniques include trigger point therapy, myofascial Release, friction for adhesions between fascial layers and muscles. Sustained finger pressure to alleviate hypertonic, or tight, areas within muscle and fascia, active Release therapies, and deep tissue massage are all derivatives of soft tissue therapy. Different types of stretching such as static stretching, dynamic stretching, and/or PNF stretching (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation). Trigger points are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. ...
Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia and integument, muscles, and bones, with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and balancing the body. ...
An adhesion is a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures. ...
Soft Tissue Therapy (STT) is a category of bodywork that aims to alleviate aches, pains and / or injuries that are attributable to the soft tissues of the body. ...
An actively stretching Siberian tiger Cat stretching in utterly relaxed position Stretching, as theorized in literature, is the deliberate act of lengthening of muscles, in order to increase muscle flexibility and/or joint range of motion (Weerapong et al 189-206). ...
Static stretching is used to stretch muscles while the body is at rest. ...
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PNF stretching (“proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation”) is a form of stretching in which a muscle is alternatingly stretched passively and contracted. ...
Another form of Soft tissue therapy is Muscle energy technique (MET) which uses reciprocal inhibition (RI) which is when the therapist uses a client’s muscle to stretch the opposing muscle. The therapist takes the muscle that they are wishing to stretch to its full range of motion. The therapist then gets the client to use the opposing muscle by moving away from the therapist. When the client relaxes the therapist then moves the muscle in an attempt to realign the muscle fibers. Reciprocal Inhibition This describes muscles on one side of a joint relaxing to accommodate contraction on the other side of that joint. ...
Range of motion or (ROM), as used in the medical and weightlifting communities, is the achievable distance between the flexed position and the extended position of a particular joint or muscle group, or more precisely, the measurement of that distance. ...
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Sports massage A Sports Massage can be described as massage that has derived from the Swedish style massage specifically to treat sporting injuries and sports persons, pre and post-event. The same techniques of effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, compression, and vibration are employed; however, the movements are often reinforced, which makes the effect much deeper, and are usually targeted towards specific muscles and tissues to treat them in isolation, as well as holistically. A Sports Massage may involve treating the entire body, as part of a training routine, or more usually a specific area is treated due to a particular muscle strain or injury. Due to the nature of various sports and athletic pursuits, clients may attend for treatment with recent injuries. Direct pressure over the injury site is specifically contra-indicated for 48-72 hours after the occurrence; this over and above the standard massage contra-indications.
Neuro Muscular Technique (NMT) and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) are often used by the Sports Massage Therapist to treat high degrees of tension or 'knotting' of specific muscles. These techniques are extremely useful in relaxing the muscles sufficiently to allow the therapist perform a more standard massage routine. Muscle energy technique is used in osteopathic medicine to treat somatic dysfunction presenting as loss of range of motion secondary to muscular inhibition. ...
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Hot Stone Massage is a Swedish Relaxation style of massage that uses smooth, heated Basalt stones. ...
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Stone massage Heated stones were used by Egyptians, Native Americans and in Lomilomi massage. Smooth hot or cold stones, usually basalt or marble, are used to massage the body. When heated stones are used, muscles relax, allowing the massage therapist to work deeper into the muscle. Energy medicine is sometimes incorporated into stone massage. Stones are heated in hot water and are placed under the back, along both sides of the spine, and on top of the torso and are believed to heat the chakra or meridians centers. Heated stones coated in oil are then used directly in the hands of the therapist delivering various massaging strokes. For other uses, see Native Americans (disambiguation). ...
Lomilomi is Hawaiian massage. ...
Energy medicine is one of five domains of “complementary and alternative medicine†identified by the National Institutes of Health [1] // The NIH report identifies two broad categories of energy medicine, veritable and putative. ...
Hot Stone Massage is a Swedish Relaxation style of massage that uses smooth, heated Basalt stones. ...
Structural Integration Rolfing, a method of Structural Integration, works with realigning the body structurally and human gait. Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a codified series of soft tissue manipulation, which purports to organize soft tissue relationships, with the objectives of realigning the body structurally and harmonizing its fundamental movement patterns. ...
Structural Integration is a type of Alternative medicine which aims to align the human body in the gravitational field. ...
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Swedish massage This style utilizes long, flowing strokes, often but not necessarily in the direction of the heart. There are six basic strokes: effleurage from the French effleurer, 'to skim over', petrissage from the French pétrir, 'to knead', friction, tapotement, compression, and vibration. Petrissage is a kneading movement with the whole palm or finger tips, using wringing, skin rolling, compression, and/or lifting. Petrissage is usually applied vertically to the muscle tissue. Oil, cream, or lotion is applied on the skin to reduce friction and allow smooth strokes. Effleurage consists of long, flowing or gliding strokes, performed with open hands. In many massage sessions, effleurage is used as the initial type of stroking, as it has a calming effect when performed slowly. Swedish massage has shown to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness, and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. [19] The heart and lungs, from an older edition of Grays Anatomy. ...
Effleurage, a French word meaning to skim or to touch lightly on, is a series of massage strokes used in Swedish massage to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using petrissage. ...
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Tapotement is a specific stroke used in Swedish massage technique. ...
Kneading dough for white bread Kneading is a process in the making of bread, used to mix together the ingredients and add strength to the bread. ...
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A lotion is a low- to medium-viscosity medicated or non-medicated topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin. ...
Joint stiffness may be either the symptom of pain on moving a joint, the symptom of loss of range of motion or the physical sign of reduced range of motion. ...
Osteoarthritis (OA, also known as degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease), is a condition in which low-grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused by abnormal wearing of the cartilage that covers and acts as a cushion inside joints and destruction or decrease of synovial fluid that lubricates those...
History This style of massage is generally attributed to the Swedish fencing master and gymnastics teacher Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839). However, it was in fact the Dutch practitioner Johan Georg Mezger (1838-1909) who adopted the French names to denote the basic strokes. The term Swedish Movement System was transposed to Swedish Massage System sometime during the second half of the 19th century. Ling’s system was the Swedish Movement System or Swedish Gymnastic Movement System. This may be how he has become incorrectly associated for so long with Swedish massage. [20] Pehr Henrik Ling (15 November 1776–3 May 1839) was a Swedish medical-gymnastic practitioner. ...
Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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The Aikikai Foundation ) is the original organisation for the Japanese martial art aikido, officially recognized by the Japanese government in 1940. ...
Japanese martial arts refers to the enormous variety of martial arts native to Japan. ...
Aikido ) is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of his martial studies, philosophy, and religious beliefs. ...
Tai Ji/Tai Chi massage This massage uses the natural principles of Yin and Yang to achieve balance in the energies of the body. Practitioners of Tai Ji believe that it uses Tao and deals with Qi blockages. The Taiji diagram or Taijitu , 太極圖 of Zhou Dun-yi. ...
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Thai massage -
Main article: Thai massage Known in Thailand as นวดแผนโบราณ (Nuat phaen boran, IPA [nuɑt pʰɛn boraːn]), meaning "ancient/traditional massage", Thai massage is also known as Thai ancient massage, traditional Thai massage, Thai yoga massage, yoga massage, Thai classical massage, Thai bodywork, passive yoga or assisted yoga. Thai massage originated in India based and is based on Ayurveda and yoga, thereafter becoming popular in ancient Siam, now known as Thailand. It was believed that the massage art was brought over to Thailand by Shivago Komarpaj (Jivaka Kumarabhacca), a contemporary of Gautama Buddha over 2500 years ago. The receiver is put into many yoga like positions during the course of the massage. In the northern style based out of Chiang Mai, Thailand there is a lot of stretching movements, unlike the southern style where acupressure is emphasized. For sexual massage, see erotic massage. ...
Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ...
For other uses such as Yoga postures, see Yoga (disambiguation) Statue of Shiva performing Yogic meditation Yoga (Sanskrit: योग Yoga, IPA: ) is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. ...
For the country formerly called Siam see Thailand SIAM is an acronym for Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. ...
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The massage recipient changes into loose, comfortable clothes and lies on a mat or firm mattress on the floor. (It can be done solo or in a group of a dozen or so patients in the same large room.) The massage practitioner leans on the recipient's body using hands and usually straight forearms locked at the elbow to apply firm rhythmic pressure. The massage generally follows the Sen lines on the body — somewhat analogous to meridians or Channel (Chinese medicine) and Indian nadis. Legs and feet of the giver can be used to fixate the body or limbs of the recipient. In other styles, hands fixate the body, while the feet do the massaging action. Oil is not used in traditional Thai Massage. A full Thai massage session typically lasts two hours or more, and includes rhythmic pressing and stretching of the entire body; this may include pulling fingers, toes, ears, cracking the knuckles, walking on the recipient's back, and arching the recipient's into bhujangasana or (cobra position). There is a standard procedure and rhythm to this massage. In Thailand a two hour massage might cost around 300 Thai baht (US $8 in 2005) depending on location (it may cost ten times more inside a five star hotel). Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2304 × 1728 pixels, file size: 1. ...
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Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine bodywork technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. ...
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The head of the Reclining Buddha The Reclining Buddhas mother-of-pearl feet School for monks, Tukgawee, Wat Pho, Bangkok Wat Pho, Bangkok Wat Pho (Thai: ), also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon วัดพระเชตุพน) or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand...
Phra Nakhon (Thai พระนคร) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. ...
Location within Thailand Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government - Type Special administrative area - Governor Apirak Kosayothin Area - City 1,568. ...
Channel (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), also known as meridian, in traditional Chinese medicine, is the common name of vessel (經脈, also known as channel) and collaterals (絡脈). It is the path of running qi (氣) and blood (血), connection zang-fu viscera (臟腑), communication inside and outside, and run through top and bottom. ...
Nadi (Nan-dee) is the third-largest town in Fiji. ...
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Note: The traditional therapeutic practice of Thai massage should not be confused with the sexual service of the same name that is available in some hotels and brothels. Sometimes the traditional therapeutic Thai Massage, or ancient massage, is referred to as "old lady massage", while the sexual practice, which has nothing to do with therapeutic traditional massage is called "young lady massage". Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2304 × 1728 pixels, file size: 1. ...
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Nuat phaen boran or ancient massage is known in Thailand as นวดà¹à¸œà¸™à¹‚บราณ. It is a type of Thai massage that involves stretching and deep massage. ...
Frankfurt am Main [ˈfraŋkfʊrt] is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth largest city of Germany. ...
Traditional Chinese massage Tui Na (推拿) focusing on pushing, stretching and kneading the muscle. Zhi Ya (指壓) is similar to Tui Na massage except it focuses more on pinching and pressing at acupressure points. They are both based on principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Tui na (æŽ¨æ‹ or 推拿, both pronounced tÅ«i ná), is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbalism and qigong. ...
Acupressure (a portmanteau of acupuncture and pressure) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. ...
Traditional Chinese medicine shop in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. ...
Trager Approach -
The Trager Approach combines movement, massage and education. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Trigger point therapy This can also be called pressure point massage. [5] A trigger point is an area of a muscle (about 50 cells) that may refer pain sensations to other parts of the body. Manual pressure is applied to these points. This work was founded by Dr. Janet G. Travell, U.S. President John F. Kennedy's physician and David Simons. This work can be incorporated into other styles of massage therapy such as neuromuscular therapy (NMT) or Swedish. Trigger points are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. ...
Janet Graeme Travell was appointed by John F. Kennedy as his personal physician in 1961. ...
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Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a form of massage. ...
Visceral manipulation One form is Mayan abdominal massage which is practiced in many countries in Latin America. This type of massage was developed by Don Elijio Panti and Dr. Rosita Arvigo of Peru. There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...
Mantak Chia introduced a form of abdomen massage called Chi Nei Tsang, which he teaches, helps to "clears negative emotions" (in the form of "bad winds" or "sick winds") which gather near the navel.[21] Mantak Chia (b. ...
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Watsu -
Watsu is the combination of hydrotherapy and Shiatsu developed by Harold Dull in his time spent at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, California, USA. The work is done in skin temperature water with both the therapist and practitioner in the water, usually a pool which is between 3.5 ft to 4 ft. (100–120 cm) deep. The work entails much movement in the water and practitioners believe that it incorporates the activation of the energy lines derived from Shiatsu. Watsu, a portmanteau of water and shiatsu, is a form of body massage performed while lying in warm water (around 35 °C). ...
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Shiatsu (指圧 Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan. ...
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Middletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, California, United States. ...
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Associated methods Many types of practices are associated with massage and include Bodywork (alternative medicine), manual therapy, energy medicine, and breathwork. Other names for massage and related practices include hands-on work, body/somatic therapy, and somatic movement education. Body-mind integration techniques stress self-awareness and movement over physical manipulations by a practitioner. Therapies related to movement awareness/education are closer to Dance and movement therapies. Massage can also have connections with the New Age movement and alternative medicine as well as being used by mainstream medical practitioners. Bodywork is a term used in alternative medicine to describe any therapeutic or healing work which involves some form of touching or physical manipulation of physical body. ...
Manual Therapy encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of the ailments of various etiologies through hands-on intervention. ...
Energy medicine is one of five domains of “complementary and alternative medicine†identified by the National Institutes of Health [1] // The NIH report identifies two broad categories of energy medicine, veritable and putative. ...
Breathwork usually refers to deliberate hyperventilation, when used within psychotherapy or meditation. ...
Dance therapy, or Dance movement therapy (sometimes referred to as choreotherapy), is the psychotherapeutic use of movement (and dance) for emotional, cognitive, social, behavioural and physical conditions. ...
New Age describes a broad movement characterized by alternative approaches to traditional Western culture. ...
Alternative medicine has been described as any of various systems of healing or treating disease (as chiropractic, homeopathy, or faith healing) not included in the traditional medical curricula taught in the United States and Britain.[1] Alternative medicine practices are often based in belief systems not derived from modern science. ...
Beneficial effects Massage is hindered from reaching the gold standard of scientific research which includes placebo-controlled and double blind clinical trials.[22] [23] Developing a "sham" manual therapy for massage would be difficult since even light touch massage could not be assumed to be completely devoid of effects on the subject.[22] It would also be difficult to find a subject that would not notice that they were getting less of a massage and it would be impossible to blind the therapist.[22] Massage can employ randomized controlled trials which are published in peer reviewed medical journals.[22] This type of study could increase the credibility of the profession because it displays that purported therapeutic effects are reproducible.[23] In medicine, a gold standard test is the diagnostic test that is regarded as definitive in determining whether an individual has a disease process. ...
Scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. ...
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This box: In health care, a clinical trial is a comparison test of a medication or other medical treatment (such as a medical device), versus a placebo (inactive look-a-like), other medications or devices, or the standard medical treatment for a patients condition. ...
Manual Therapy encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of the ailments of various etiologies through hands-on intervention. ...
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is a form of clinical trial, or scientific procedure used in the testing of the efficacy of medicine, used because of its record of reliability. ...
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Single dose effects Pain relief: Relief from pain due to musculoskeletal injuries and other causes is cited as a major benefit of massage.[5] In one study, cancer patients self-reported symptomatic relief of pain.[24] [25] This study, however, did not include a no treatment or placebo control group so these effect may be due to the placebo effect or regression towards the mean. Massage can also relieve tension headaches.[citation needed] Acupressure or pressure point massage may be more beneficial than classic Swedish massage in relieving back pain.[26] However, a meta-study conducted by scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign failed to find a statistically significant reduction in pain immediately following treatment. [7] The human musculoskeletal system is the musculoskeletal system that gives us the ability to move. ...
Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system). ...
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State anxiety: Massage has been shown to reduce state anxiety, a transient measure of anxiety in a given situation. [7] This article is about state anxiety. ...
Blood pressure and heart rate: Massage has been shown to reduce blood pressure and heart rate as temporary effects. [7]
Attention: After massage, EEG patterns indicate enhanced performance and alertness on mathematical computations, with the effects perhaps being mediated by decreased stress hormones.[citation needed] EEG can mean: Electroencephalography - the method and science of recording and interpreting traces of brain electrical activity as recorded from the skull surface or the device used to record such traces Emperor Entertainment Group - A Hong Kong entertainment company. ...
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Other: Massage also stimulates the immune system[27] by increasing peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs). However, this immune system effect is only observed in aromatherapy massage, which includes sweet almond oil, lavender oil, cypress oil, and sweet marjoram oil. It is unclear whether this effect persists over the long term. A scanning electron microscope image of a single neutrophil (yellow), engulfing anthrax bacteria (orange). ...
Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes (PBL): These are the mature lymphocytes (small white immune cells) that are found circulating in the blood, as opposed to organs, such as the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, liver or bone marrow. ...
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Multiple dose effects Pain relief: When combined with education and exercises, massage might help sub-acute, chronic, non-specific low back pain. [28] Furthermore, massage has been shown to reduce pain experienced in the days or weeks after treatment. [7] See also back pain Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder which affects the lumbar segment of the spine. ...
Trait anxiety: Massage has been shown to reduce trait anxiety; a person's general susceptibility to anxiety. [7] This article is about state anxiety. ...
Depression: Massage has been shown to reduce subclinical depression. [7] For other uses, see Depression. ...
Diseases: Massage, involving stretching, has been shown to help with spastic diplegia resulting from Cerebral palsy in a small pilot study.[29] The researchers warn that these results should "be viewed with caution until a double-blind controlled trial can be conducted". Spastic diplegia is a neuromuscular type of cerebral palsy involving hypertonia and spasticity in the muscles of the lower extremities, usually those of the legs, hips and pelvis. ...
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Massage has been used in an effort to improve symptoms, disease progression, and quality of life in HIV patients, however, this treatment is not scientifically supported.[30] Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections). ...
Regulation In the USA there are about 90,000 massage therapists. [8] Training programs in the US are typically 500–1000 hours in length, and can award a certificate, diploma, or degree depending on the particular school. [31] There are around 1,300 programs training massage therapists in the country and study will often include anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, massage techniques, first aid and CPR, business, ethical and legal issues, and hands on practice along with continuing education requirements if regulated. [5] The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) is one of the organizations that works with massage schools in the U.S.. [6] 38 states and the District of Columbia require some type of licencing for massage therapists. [32] In the US, 32 states use the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork's certification program as a basis for granting licenses either by rule or statute. [33] The National Board grants the designation Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). There are two tests available and you can become certified through a porfolio process if you have equivalent training and experience. [34] Between 10-20% of towns or counties regulate the profession. [35] These local regulations can range from prohibition on opposite sex massage, fingerprinting and venereal checks from a doctor, to prohibition on house calls because of concern reguarding sale of sexual services.[35] [36] For other uses, see anatomy (disambiguation). ...
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Initiated by the American Massage Therapy Association in 1992, the National Certification Exam has become the standard for licensure used by most of the 33 states that regulate massage, to measure a competent and qualified practitioner. ...
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In the USA licensure is the highest level of regulation and this restricts anyone without a license from practicing massage therapy or by calling themselves that protected title. Certification allows only those who meet certain educational criteria to use the protected title and registration only requires a listing of therapists who apply and meet an educational requirement. [36] Licensure refers to the granting of a license (in the US, whilst, elsewhere the term registration is used), usually to work in a particular profession. ...
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In Canada only three provinces regulate massage therapy [37] they are British Columbia, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador. [35] The Canadian Massage Therapists Alliance (CMTA) has set a level of 2200 practice hours in Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador and 3000 hours in British Columbia. [37] In India, massage therapy is licenced by The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India) in March of 1995. Province is a name for a secondary, or subnational entity of government in most countries. ...
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Because the art and science of massage is a globally diverse phenomenon, different legal jurisdictions sometimes recognize and license individuals with titles. Examples are:
- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) Canada
- Certified Massage Therapist (CMT)
- Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP)
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (LMBT) North Carolina
Prevalence in the United States In 1997 there was an estimated 114 million visits to massage therapists in the US.[31] Massage therapy is the most used type of Complementary and alternative medicine in hospitals in the United States.[6] It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Alternative medicine. ...
In 2003, 64 percent of families of a child with special health care needs reported that they use alternative therapies. These therapies included spiritual healing, massage, chiropractic, herbs and special diets, homeopathy, self hypnosis and other methods of complementary and alternative medicine. The usage of an alternative therapy was related to the child’s condition and to the belief that it is or is not repairable.[38] This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...
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People state that they use massage because they believe that it relieves pain from musculoskeletal injuries and other causes of pain, reduces stress and enhances relaxation, rehabilitates sports injuries, decreases feelings of anxiety and depression, and increases general well being.[5] The human musculoskeletal system is the musculoskeletal system that gives us the ability to move. ...
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In a poll of 25-35 year olds 79% said they would like their health insurance plan to cover massage.[9] Some of the companies that offer massage to their employees include Allstate, Best Buy, Cisco Systems, FedEx, Gannett (which runs USA Today), General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Home Depot, JC Penney, Kimberly-Clark, Texas Instruments and Yahoo. In 2006 Duke University Health System opened up a center to integrate medical disciplines with CAM disciplines such as massage therapy and acupuncture[39], this trend was started by Andrew Weil. There were 15,500 spas in the United States in 2007 with about a third of the visitors being men.[32] The Allstate Corporation NYSE: ALL is the largest publicly held personal lines insurer in the United States. ...
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The number of visits rose from 91 million in 1999 to 136 million in 2003, generating a revenue that equals $11 billion.[40]
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Notable practitioners Heinrich Himmler, commander of the Schutzstaffel (SS) and one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany might have lost faith in German victory due to his discussions with his masseurs Felix Kersten and Walter Schellenberg.[41] Albert Bedane (1893–1980) who provided shelter to a Jewish woman and others during World War II was a massage/physiotherapist. Himmler redirects here. ...
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Felix Kersten (1898-1960) was since 1928 the masseur of prince Hendrik of the Netherlands of the royal court. ...
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A digital object identifier (or DOI) is a standard for persistently identifying a piece of intellectual property on a digital network and associating it with related data, the metadata, in a structured extensible way. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...
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Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: | Types of massage | | | Western | Bowen technique · Breema · Deep tissue · Esalen · Medical · Myofascial Release · Neuromuscular therapy · Rolfing · Soft tissue therapy · Sports · Swedish · Trager Approach · Trigger point Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 151 languages. ...
The Bowen Technique is one version of a group of technical interpretations of the work of Australian self proclaimed osteopath Tom Bowen 1916 - 1982 known as Bowen Therapy which is a holistic system of healing. ...
Breema bodywork is a form of physical therapy performed on the floor with the recipient fully clothed. ...
Massage in Tarifa, Spain. ...
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Medical Massage may include some of the same techniques offered in some wellness massage sessions, but is primarily the application of specific treatment protocols targeted to the specific problem(s) the patient presents with physicians diagnosis and administered after a thorough assessment/evaluation by the medical massage therapist. ...
Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia and integument, muscles, and bones, with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and balancing the body. ...
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a form of massage. ...
Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a codified series of soft tissue manipulation, which purports to organize soft tissue relationships, with the objectives of realigning the body structurally and harmonizing its fundamental movement patterns. ...
Soft Tissue Therapy (STT) is a category of bodywork that aims to alleviate aches, pains and / or injuries that are attributable to the soft tissues of the body. ...
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Massage is the practice of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints and lymphatic vessels, to achieve a beneficial response. ...
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Trigger points are described as hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers. ...
| | | Eastern | Ayurvedic Abhyanga · Champissage · Lomilomi · Nihon Kaifuku Anma · Reflexology · Shiatsu · Tai ji · Thai · Watsu Shirodhara, one of the techniques of Ayurveda Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ...
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Lomilomi is Hawaiian massage. ...
Nihon Kaifuku Anma is the Japanese restoration massage. ...
This is an example of a reflexology chart, correlating areas of the feet with organs in the zones of the body. ...
Shiatsu (指圧 Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on anatomical and physiological theory and is regulated as a licensed medical therapy with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan. ...
Tai Ji Massage focuses on the Qi/Chi. ...
Watsu, a portmanteau of water and shiatsu, is a form of body massage performed while lying in warm water (around 35 °C). ...
| | | East/West blend | Stone Hot Stone Massage is a Swedish Relaxation style of massage that uses smooth, heated Basalt stones. ...
| | | Health science > Allied health professions | | Athletic training • Audiology • Bioengineering • Biomedical science • Chiropractic • Dental hygiene • Dietetics • Electrocardiographic technicians • Emergency medical services • Hemodialysis technicians • Massage therapy • Medical assistants • Medical physics • Medical technologist • Medical transcription • Music therapy • Nuclear medicine technology • Nutrition • Occupational therapy • Optometry • Phlebotomy • Orthotics/Prosthetics • Physical therapy • Podiatry • Psychology • Radiation therapy • Radiography • Radiologic technologist • Respiratory therapy • Speech therapy • Social work • Ultrasonography Health Sciences are the group of disciplines of applied science dealing with human and animal health. ...
Allied health professions are clinical healthcare professions distinct from the medical and nursing. ...
Athletic Training In 1893 there were atheletic trainers{| class=wikitable |- |}is an allied health care profession recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) that specializes in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. ...
Audiology is the branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and their disorders. ...
Biological engineering (a. ...
Health science is the discipline of applied science which deals with human and animal health. ...
Chiropractic (from Greek chiros and praktikos meaning done by hand) is a health care profession whose purpose is to diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health. ...
A Dental hygienist attends to a patient A dental hygienist is a licensed dental auxiliary who specializes in preventive dental care, typically but not limited to focusing on techniques in oral hygiene . ...
Dietitians are experts in food and nutrition. ...
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An Emergency medical service (abbreviated to initialism EMS in many countries) is a service providing out-of-hospital acute care and transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitutes a medical emergency. ...
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For the Royal Navy rating, see Medical Assistant (Royal Navy). ...
Medical physics is a branch of applied physics concerning the application of physics to medicine. ...
A medical technologist (MT) is a healthcare professional who performs diagnostic analytic tests on human body fluids such as blood, urine, sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, and synovial fluid, as well as other specimens. ...
Medical transcription, also known as MT, is an allied health profession which encompasses the process of transcription or converting voice-recorded reports as dictated by physicians and/or other healthcare professionals into text format. ...
Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a qualified professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. ...
Shown above is the bone scintigraphy of a young woman. ...
The Nutrition Facts table indicates the amounts of nutrients which experts recommend you limit or consume in adequate amounts. ...
Occupational therapy refers to the use of meaningful occupation to assist people who have difficulty in achieving healthy and balanced life; and to enable an inclusive society so that all people can participate to their potential in daily occupations of life. ...
Optometry is a doctoral-degree health care profession concerned with eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans. ...
Venipuncture using a vacutainer. ...
Orthotics is the field concerned with the application and manufacture of orthoses, devices which support or correct human function. ...
A United States Army soldier plays table football with two prosthetic arms Jon Comer, professional skateboarder with a prosthetic leg. ...
Physical therapy (or physiotherapy[1]) is the provision of services to people and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. ...
Podiatry, more appropriately podiatric medicine is a field of healthcare devoted to the study and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and the knee, leg and hip (collectively known as the lower extremity). ...
{redirect|Psychological science|the journal|Psychological Science (journal)}} Not to be confused with Phycology. ...
Varian Clinac 2100C Linear Accelerator Radiation therapy (or radiotherapy) is the medical use of ionizing radiation as part of cancer treatment to control malignant cells (not to be confused with radiology, the use of radiation in medical imaging and diagnosis). ...
A radiograph of a right elbow-joint Radiography is the use of certain types of electromagnetic radiation—usually ionizing—to view objects. ...
A radiologic technologist (also called a radiographer ) is a person who uses ionizing radiation to create medical images of the body to help diagnose and treat illness and injury. ...
Respiratory therapy is categorized as an allied health profession in the United States and Canada. ...
// The practice of speech-language pathology includes prevention, diagnosis, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive disorders; elective modification of communication behaviors; and enhancement of communication. ...
Social Workers are concerned with social problems, their causes, their solutions and their human impacts. ...
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Variation in the physical appearance of humans is believed by anthropologists to be an important factor in the development of personality and social relations in particular physical attractiveness. ...
A baby wearing many items of winter clothing: headband, cap, fur-lined coat, shawl and sweater. ...
Underwear redirects here. ...
Clothing has various sociological functions, including: conspicuous consumption stating or claiming identity establishing, maintaining and defying sociological group norms Thus wearing specific types of clothing or the manner of wearing clothing can convey messages about class, income, belief and attitude. ...
Clothing laws vary considerably around the world. ...
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The meanings of naturism and nudism are very similar, and refer to a cultural and political movement practising, advocating and defending social nudity in private and public spaces. ...
Social nudity is nudity in private and public spaces. ...
En premiär by Anders Zorn Attitudes toward the nudity of children and children seeing nude people vary substantially, depending on the childs culture, age and the context of the nudity. ...
Timeline of non-sexual social nudity (prehistory - 1999) Timeline of non-sexual social nudity (2000 - present) Bohemianism Counterculture Culture jamming Direct action Flash mob Smart mob Categories: | | | | | | ...
Fashion line Imitation of Christ incorporated toplessness in its public fashion show, which brought comparisons to Vanessa Beecrofts art. ...
Topfreedom is a social movement to accord women and girls the right to be topfree (topless) in public where men and boys have that right. ...
Going bare chested refers to a man wearing no clothes above the waist, exposing the torso and arms. ...
“Topless†redirects here. ...
Christian naturists are followers of the Christian faith who practice naturism or nudism, and thus are part of the clothes-free movement. ...
Gay naturism or LGBT naturism (which is generally equated with nudism) concerns a lifestyle in which nudity, especially in a communal context, is viewed as natural, positive and healthy. ...
Horseback riding. ...
This is a list of public outdoor clothes free areas for recreation. ...
Beach in Koktebel. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Nudity in sport. ...
Nudity in sport, i. ...
Skinny dipping, or skinny-dipping is swimming naked. ...
For other uses, see Streaking (microbiology) and Streak. ...
Green Dragon Spring at Norris Geyser A hot spring is a place where warm or hot groundwater issues from the ground on a regular basis for at least a predictable part of the year, and is significantly above the ambient ground temperature (which is usually around 55~57 F or...
A woman sunbathing A suntanned arm showing browner skin where it has been exposed. ...
Woman doing a session of naked yoga. ...
Walking barefoot Going barefoot means not wearing shoes, socks, or other foot covering. ...
Hot tub at Big White Ski Resort A hot tub is a large manufactured tub or small pool full of heated water and used for soaking, relaxation, massage, or hydrotherapy. ...
Children bathing in a small metal bathtub Bathing is the immersion of the body in fluid, usually water, or an aqueous solution. ...
// Public baths originated from a communal need for cleanliness. ...
For other uses, see Shower (disambiguation). ...
For the music festival in Finland, see Sauna Open Air Metal Festival. ...
A naked party is a party, primarily taking place on college campuses or with college-age people, where the participants are nude. ...
Strip games are variants of board games, card games, sports, or other games, usually involving more than one player, where players remove clothes when they lose points in the game. ...
Depictions of nudity refers to nudity in all the artistic disciplines including vernacular and historical depictions. ...
Art modeling involves the posing of a model to as an aid in creating a work of art. ...
Figure drawing by Leonardo da Vinci Figure drawing is an exercise in drawing the human body in its various shapes and positions. ...
Sitting nude (1993) oil on canvas by Frans Koppelaar Figure painting is a form of the visual arts in which the artist uses a live model as the subject matter of a two-dimensional piece of artwork using paint as the medium. ...
Body art by Youri Messen-Jaschin Face Painter redirects here. ...
Sex in advertising is the use of sexual attraction as a tool of persuasion to draw interest to a particular product, for purpose of sale, generally using attractive models. ...
Nudity in film is the appearance in motion pictures of people without clothing. ...
Nudity in American television has always been a controversial issue. ...
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The portrayal of nudity in music videos, either of explicit and non-explicit nature, has always been a controversial topic. ...
This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ...
Body image is a term which may refer to our perceptions of our own physical appearance, or our internal sense of having a body which is constructed by the brain. ...
Gymnophobia is an irrational, abnormal and persistent fear or anxiety about being seen naked, and/or about seeing others naked, even when it is socially acceptable. ...
This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...
Features such as a symmetrical face, full lips, and low waist-hip ratio, are commonly considered physically attractive when part of a female, because they are thought to indicate physical health and high fertility to a potential mate. ...
For other uses, see Vanity (disambiguation). ...
Objectification refers to the way in which one person treats another person as an object and not as a human being. ...
a few scenes out of Johann Schwarzers (1880, Vienna, Austria - 10. ...
An exhibitionist exposing himself at a soccer game. ...
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Mooning is the act of displaying ones bare buttocks by removing clothing, e. ...
“Voyeur†redirects here. ...
Fragonards The Swing is rather tame for modern standards, but in the 18th century depicting a lady with a man able to look up her skirts was considered highly erotic. ...
In sexology, some people use the term sex-positive to describe an attitude towards human sexual behavior that regards sexual activities as fundamentally healthy and pleasurable, and encourages sexual pleasure and experimentation. ...
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