MASSAGE THERAPY

INTRODUCTION
Massage is the place were physiotherapy started. There is also evidence of
massage being used in many ancient cultures.

Massage as a therapy evolved from one of the instincts, the desire to touch
and be touched. We can exist without many things, but physical contact is
not one of them
 What is massage therapy?
Massage (from French massage ) also known as massage therapy, is a practice or
therapy of applying force , or vibration, on parts of the body, such as soft tissues
of the body ( muscles , connectors , tendons , ligaments and joints ), in order to
stimulate the blood circulation , mobility, elasticity or alleviating certain pain
body.
 HISTORY
Massage is one of the oldest therapies in the world, being very popular with the
Greeks and Romans.

The first massage performed by the prehistoric man was with ointments and
healing herbs used to rub on the body, promoting well-being, care for injuries, or
protection against infections.
 WHAT IS MASSAGE THERAPY USED FOR?

Massage therapy is used to help manage a health condition or enhance

wellness. It involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body.
Massage has been practiced in most cultures and was one of the
earliest tools that people used to try to relieve pain.
BENEFITS OF
THERAPEUTIC
MASSAGES
 Reduced anxiety
Reduced and depression
muscle tension

Increased feeling
of physical well-
Relaxation being

Higher sleep Improved

quality circulation
 WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF MASSAGE
THERAPY?
Bleeding disorders or take blood-thinning medication.
Burns or healing wounds .

Deep vein thrombosis.

Infections .

Broken bones (fractures)

Severe osteoporosis .
 Massage
Techniques
 EFFLEURAGE

 PETRISSAGE

 FRICTION

 VIBRATION

 PERCUSSION

 PASSIVE AND ACTIVE MOVEMENTS

 INDICATIONS
Subacute/chronic Soft tissue
low back pain injuries

Insomnia

High blood
Stress
pressure
 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Skin Open Circulatory
infection wounds problems

During acute Bleeding

pregnancy
inflammation disorders
 Types of massage therapy
Hawaiian massage Lymphatic drainage
Sports massage Reflexology
Classic or swedish massage Thai massage
Modeling or reducing massage thermotherapy