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Tendon

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Anatomy
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Strong fibrous collagen tissue that attaches muscle to bone….Continue Reading Tendon

Systematic Review

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Research
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A careful narrative literature review focused on a research question with strict search and inclusion criteria….Continue Reading Systematic Review

Swedish Massage

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Massage
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Characterized by kneading, long strokes, circular motions, vibration, tapping, and passive joint movement/stretching techniques. Uses skin lubrication….Continue Reading Swedish Massage

Stretching

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Health Care
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Movement of the body to increase flexibility and improve range of motion. Several different types of stretching can be used….Continue Reading Stretching

Sports/Athletic Massage

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Massage
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Used pre-event, during or post-athletic events.  Also coordinated with physical training to improve recovery and reduce overuse pain/injury. Done with or without skin lubrication….Continue Reading Sports/Athletic Massage

Spa Massage

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Massage
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Designed for relaxation, may be combined with other spa treatments (facials, body scrub, etc.) (Compare to medical massage)….Continue Reading Spa Massage

Shiatsu

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Massage
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A form of Japanese bodywork that works with the energy systems of the body similar to acupuncture and reflexology using pulsing or rhythmic pressure….Continue Reading Shiatsu

Sham

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Research
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Something that appears to be an active treatment, but doesn’t include the components that are meant to make it work….Continue Reading Sham

Rolfing

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Massage
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A form of structural integration administered in 10 sessions of deep body work to re-align body tissues and improve functioning….Continue Reading Rolfing

Reliability

  • Author By webadmn
  • Publication date December 17, 2020
  • Categories: Research
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The repeatability of a set of research findings….Continue Reading Reliability

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