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Chapter-10 Massage Therapy

BOOK TITLE: A Handbook of Physiotherapy

Author
1. Choudhury BK
2. Bose AK
ISBN
9788180616839
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10013_10
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1. Medical College, Kolkata
2. Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata
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Abstract

Massage is a group of procedures those are done manually on external tissues of body in a variety of ways. It causes increase in local circulation and decrease spasm and stiffness. Rhythmical application of pressure and stretch on soft tissues is the main basis of manipulation. Based on the magnitude of force applied, its direction, duration and means, massage can be classified into Stroking. Pressure manipulation, Tepotement percussion and Vibratory manipulation. The beneficial effects are many if done in a scientific way.

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