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Research: BRAVERMAN and SCHULMAN
Listed in Issue 51
Abstract
BRAVERMAN and SCHULMAN, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia USA write that massage is an ancient practice which has been integrally incorporated into the management of disease and maintenance of health across many cultures and throughout time. The authors review (75 references) the history of massage and current techniques in practice.
Background
Methodology
Results
The authors present the therapeutic effects of massage and the scientific basis upon which these ideas are based, review reported contraindications and complications of massage, and present current trends in the therapeutic use of massage.
Conclusion
References
Braverman DL and Schulman RA. Massage techniques in rehabilitation medicine. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 10(3): 631-49. Aug 1999.
