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Massage techniques in rehabilitation medicine
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Massage techniques in rehabilitation medicine
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am.
1999 Aug.
Abstract
Massage is an ancient practice that has been integrally incorporated into the management of disease and the maintenance of health across cultures and throughout time. This article discusses the history of massage and the present techniques in practice. The presumed therapeutic effects of massage and the scientific basis to support these ideas are examined. Reported contraindications and complications of massage are reviewed. Scientific research and current trends in the therapeutic use of massage are presented.
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