Massage as an orthodox medical treatment past and future

Goldstone, Leonard A.

doi:10.1054/ctnm.2000.0493

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“…An often overlooked fact is that, historically, MT was a part of orthodox medicine and was frequently practiced by doctors and nurses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (4) . With advances in practice and technology in physiotherapy after World War II, massage fell out of use, not because it was ineffective or inappropriate, but rather because it was labor-intensive (4) .…”

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“…With advances in practice and technology in physiotherapy after World War II, massage fell out of use, not because it was ineffective or inappropriate, but rather because it was labor-intensive (4) . A consideration of this aspect of the history of massage is important, because it indicates that, at one time, practitioners of massage and providers of primary health care communicated through a common language and model of practice that encompassed assessment, treatment development, treatment application, and evaluation.…”

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Integrating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Model into Massage Therapy Research, Education, and Practice

Munk

Harrison

2010

IJTMB

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Without an increase in clearly defined and clinically significant outcomes research in massage therapy (MT), the practice is in jeopardy of remaining on the fringes of accepted and utilized therapeutic care. This reality will slow the integration of MT into routine preventive, rehabilitative, curative, and supportive care. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) developed by the World Health Organization is a comprehensive model of functioning and disability that provides a universal taxonomy of human functioning that is recognized globally. Integration of the ICF model into MT research, education, and practice would provide a foundation for a common language, particularly in regard to examining outcomes of MT.Here, we review the dynamic and respected ICF model as it applies to massage research, outcomes dissemination, education, and practice, with these specific objectives:• To describe the specific domains of the ICF model • To apply the described ICF domains to current massage practice and research • To discuss how integration of the ICF model enhances communication and translation among those within and to those outside the MT fieldThe ICF model is ideal for application to MT interests because it works outside the typical focus on pathology or a specific organ system. Instead, the ICF focuses on impairment or limitations in functioning associated with health conditions. The ICF also highlights and incorporates the complex interactions of environment and personal factors and the impact that those factors exert on the domains of body structure, activity, and participation. This interaction has unique implications for MT practitioners, researchers, and clients/patients. Furthermore, the ICF model provides a framework for classifying outcomes, which is a critical aspect of clinical research.

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Integrating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Model into Massage Therapy Research, Education, and Practice

Munk

Harrison

2010

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“…Massage is an ancient medical intervention used for thousands of years in China, Egypt and India (Goldstone 2000). The American Massage Therapy Association defines massage as 'manual soft tissue manipulation that includes holding, causing movements and/or applying pressure to the body' (Moyer, Rounds, and Hannum 2004).…”

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Soft skin massage for children with severe developmental disabilities: caregivers' experiences

Henoch

Björkdahl

Darfeldt

et al. 2010

Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research

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The present study was designed to elucidate relational and behavioural effects of soft skin massage in children with severe developmental disability as observed by those administering the massage. Sixteen children aged 7Á20 years with congenital brain injury or early acquired brain injury received soft skin massage during a 10-week period. After the intervention period structured interviews were conducted with the soft skin massage providers concerning how they experienced the outcomes of the intervention. The interviews were analysed with qualitative content analysis. Categories found in the interviews concerned closeness, social interaction, bodily responses, feelings and importance of preparation. Soft skin massage was found to contribute to more closeness and social interaction between children with severe developmental disabilities and their caregivers, as well as increased communication skills in the children. The children became more aware of their bodies and increased their bodily activities and a sense of well-being was created.

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“…SM is primarily mechanical, with origins traced to medical gymnastics (Goldstone, 2000) and based on knowledge of anatomy learned from dissection (Tappan, 1988). The SM client lies on a massage table and is unclothed except for a sheet or towel.…”

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A comparative study of Thai massage and Swedish massage relative to physiological and psychological measures

Cowen

Burkett

Bredimus

et al. 2006

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

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Massage as an orthodox medical treatment past and future

Cited by 21 publications

References 15 publications

Integrating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Model into Massage Therapy Research, Education, and Practice

Integrating the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Model into Massage Therapy Research, Education, and Practice

Soft skin massage for children with severe developmental disabilities: caregivers' experiences

A comparative study of Thai massage and Swedish massage relative to physiological and psychological measures

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