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Myofascial release (MFR, self-myofascial release) is an alternative medicine therapy claimed to be useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.
Recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation (TR) is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activities as interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being. [1]
Aquatic therapy also offers the benefit of being able to actively use your muscle in order to maintain stabilization within the water itself. Finally, another potential benefit of aquatic therapy and patients with MS is the temperature of the water creating a comfortable environment. Patients with MS experience increased body temperature.
Watsu is a form of aquatic bodywork used for deep relaxation and passive aquatic therapy.Watsu is characterized by one-on-one sessions in which a practitioner or therapist gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver in chest-deep warm water.
Relaxation techniques are often employed as one element of a wider stress management program and can decrease muscle tension, lower blood pressure, and slow heart and breath rates, among other health benefits. [1] Relaxation therapy, the application of relaxation techniques, can be applied in various settings to complement treatment for stress ...
A key concept in biodynamic massage is the belief in a universal life force that connects all of us. [5] Biodynamic massage is used on its own, as part of body psychotherapy or to support psychotherapy of a different modality. The touch does not attempt to cure, but rather bring the client into relationship with their body. [6] [7]
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Medical massage is outcome-based massage, primarily the application of a specific treatment targeted to the specific problem the patient presents with a diagnosis and are administered after a thorough assessment/evaluation by the medical massage therapist with specific outcomes being the basis for treatment. It is also known as clinical massage ...