massage pain Massage (derived from the French massage "friction of kneading," possibly from Arabic mass "to touch, feel, handle" or from Latin massa "mass batter "[1] [2],. distinction in the ancient Greek word for massage was self anatripsis [3], and that was Latin frictio) is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the soft Body tissues with physical, functional, ie mechanical, medical / therapeutic, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals.
massage and manipulation relates to the patient's body with pressure (structured, unstructured, stationary and / or moving), tension, motion, vibration, or manually or by mechanical means. Target tissue may also muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, connective tissue or other, and lymph vessels and / or organs of the gastrointestinal system. Massage can be applied, hands, fingers, elbow, forearm, and feet. There are over eighty different massage modalities. [5] The most frequently cited reasons for introducing massage was patient demand and clinical effectiveness are perceived. [6]
peer-reviewed medical research has shown that the benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, State, and anxiety. [7] Theories behind what could do massage also pain blocking signals for the brain (gate control theory), the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, preventing fibrosis or scar tissue, the flow the lymph, and improving Sleep [5], but such effects are not yet supported well designed clinical studies.
massage therapists can massage by a professional practitioner or other health care professionals, such as chiropractors, osteopaths, athletic trainers, and / or physical. Massage therapists work in hospitals as medical professions, nursing homes, sports and fitness facilities, spas, beauty salons, cruise ships, private offices and private homes to travel or business. [5] Contraindications to massage include, deep vein thrombosis, bleeding disorders or blood thinners such as warfarin, damaged blood vessels, Bones weakened by cancer, osteoporosis or bone fractures, and fever. [5]
In professional settings, massage the client will be treated while lying on the floor, a massage table, sitting upright in a massage chair, or lying on a cushion on the floor. Except for modalities such as acupressure, Shiatsu, Tui Na, Thai massage, barefoot or Deep Tissue, the massage subject is generally undressed or partially undressed, as stripped and her body would be "draped" with towels or sheets.
Ancient and Medieval
were offered to massage in many ancient civilizations such as Rome, Greece, Japan, China, Egypt and India. [5] Hippocrates 460 BC wrote: "The physician must learn many things, but certainly in rubbing." [8] The 27th Century BC Chinese book called Huangdi Neijing of the Yellow Emperor recommended "massage of skin and flesh." [9] The technique of massage abortion, the application of pressure to the pregnant abdomen, has been practiced in Southeast Asia for centuries. One of the bas reliefs decorating the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, dated circa 1150, a demon performing such an abortion, pointing to a woman who was sent to the underworld. This is one of the oldest known visual representation of abortion. [10] In Romania some illnesses treated have been a massage, was paced in which the patient by a tame bear
Modern Times
United States: Massage started, has become popular in the United States in the mid-1800s [5] and was powered by two New York doctors Per Henrik Ling techniques developed in Sweden. [8]
In the 1930s and 1940s declined massage, as the impact of recent medical advances, whereas in the 1970s increased the influence of massage again with a significant increase in the athlete. [5] Massage was used up in the 1960s and 1970s by nurses to facilitate patient's pain and help them sleep. [12]
For it is to advertise illegal or sexual services offer in most of the United States, such services are sometimes offered as a "massage"
massage in sport, business and organizations: The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta was the first time that The massage was offered as a core medical service. [9] Massage has been employed by the companies and organizations such as the U.S. Department of Justice, Boeing and Reebok
massage table
A typical commercial massage table has easy to clean with a strongly padded surface, and a horseshoe-shaped head support allows the customer to breathe easily, while the printed side lie down and can be stationary or mobile. An orthopedic pillow or strengthening can be used to correct body positioning.
massage table used in Kerala-style Ayurveda Abhyanga massage.
massage table used in Kerala-style Ayurveda Abhyanga massage.
Mechanical massage chairs at Vivo City in Singapore.
Mechanical massage chairs at Vivo City in Singapore.
[edit] Massage Chair
Ergonomically designed chairs for positioning a person get a massage, similar in function to a massage. Chairs may be either stationary or portable models.
Massage chairs are easier for the practitioner to maneuver than massage tables, and customers need not undress receive a chair massage. These two factors, chair massage is often in settings such as corporate offices, outdoor festivals, shopping malls and other public places.
[edit] Oil
Many different types of oils can be used including fractionated coconut oil, grape seed oil, macadamia oil, sesame oil, pecan oil, mustard and oil. Arnica, flowers or leaves of Arnica montana. Often uses olive oil be used as a basis if medical or almond oil to use as a massage oil. [14] Aromatherapy oils such as neroli oil and pine oil can also be mixed with carrier oils.
[edit] Mechanical AIDS
Electronic massage chairs are commercially available, the manual without any help. Lexus LS cars in the fourth generation and Shiatsu massage and shoulder area. [15]
acupressure
Main article: Acupressure
[edit] Ayurvedic massage Abhyanga
Ayurveda is a natural health care system originating in India more than 5000 years. It includes massage, yoga, meditation and herbal remedies. Ayurvedic massage, also known as Abhyanga part of Panchakarma is in the Usually one or two therapists using a heated mixture of vegetable oils, which believed on the basis of the body's dosha.The goal is to loosen the excess doshas through techniques such as kneading, rubbing and pressing. The feet are in Chavutti Thirummal, a special technique where the therapist sits down with a rope from the ceiling to additional pressure with his feet.
[edit] Barefoot deep tissue
Barefoot deep tissue is a blend of Eastern barefoot techniques with Western manual therapy. Customers typically carry loose clothing while laying on a mat on the floor in supine, prone and side lying positions with cushions or pillows used without oil. Because the therapist, a wide range of pressure with ease and not to burden, more effort and concentration can be used to sense and manipulate tissue, release fascia, as well as for search and attack trigger points, regardless of size or client - Construction . John Harris, which developed in the 1984 Olympics, this modality.
[edit] Bowen therapy
Main article: Bowen Therapy Bowen
technique involves a rolling movement over facsia, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. It is not to say that deep or prolonged contact with muscle tissues as in most types of Massage to relieve, but have their muscle tension and strains and to restore normal lymphatic flow. It is based on methods developed by Australian Tom Bowen. [16]
Chair Massage with Novell BrainShare 2007th
Chair Massage with Novell BrainShare 2007th
[edit] Breema
Main article: Breema
Breema building is on the floor with the receiver fully clothed. It consists of rhythmical and gentle leans and. Fifty minute sessions are. There are also self-Breema exercises. The essence of the Breema expressed in the Nine Principles of Harmony.
[edit] Chair Massage Chair Massage
, which lasts as corporate massage typically 10-25 minutes, and is fully clothed, while in a massage chair. Chair massage can be anywhere. There are also chairs, robotically massage the client.
"Champi (Indian Head Massage) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
"Champi (Indian Head Massage) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
[edit] Champissage
Main article: Champissage
Champissage or (Indian head massage) has been in India for centuries, it combines with the massage more subtle form of chakra balancing. It is usually through the application of oil over the body. Also called "champi" or Maalis. The word shampoo in English Use dates back to 1762, "massage" with the meaning. The word was a loan from Anglo-Indian shampoo, in turn from Hindi Champo (चाँपो / t ã ː ʃ ː to /), which necessarily chāmpnā (चाँपना / t ã pna ː ː ʃ /) smear, knead the muscles, massage ". He comes from the Sanskrit / Hindi word "champa" (चम्पा / t ː ʃə mpa /), the flowers of the plant Michelia champaca that are traditionally used to scented hair oil. It is often of the barber for a haircut on the head, shoulders, arms and neck.
The term of service and was replaced by a Bengali entrepreneur Sake Dean Mahomed, a shampooing bath known as 'Mahomed's Indian Vapour Baths' in Brighton, England in 1759th
[edit] Craniosacral therapy
Main article: Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on "method to assess the functioning of the craniosacral system, and is often mistaken as a form of massage. It works by helping the body's self-correcting mechanisms rather than the use of physical violence from the general practitioner. When using a doctor massage, craniosacral therapy can usefully complement the Massage,
[edit] Deep Tissue Massage Deep Tissue
techniques are concentrated in the rule for further work in massage. Group a specific joint, muscle or muscle group, the doctor can to lower layers of the soft tissue. Starting superficially and slowly into the deep relaxation of muscles often allows more freedom of movement. If the pressure is too low or too fast, pull the muscle May to protect this area, and unnecessary damage or inflammation can be induced. Very little lubricant is used as the pressure of the trip is not much about the skin.
The most common "tools" in the deep tissue massage can, 3 and 6 fingers, reinforced fingers, knuckles, a flat elbow of the opponent's thumb, the heel of the hand or foot, and forearm. Deep tissue is similar to Myofascial Release.
Deep muscle therapy by Therese Pfrimmer of Canada.
[edit] Esalen massage
Main article: Esalen Massage
Esalen massage was developed by Charlotte Selver and works with gentle rocking of the body, passive joint exercises and deep structural work on the muscles and joints, together with an energetic balance of the body.
[edit] Infant Massage
Shantala massage is an ancient Indian massage technique with a rhythmic character, massage, babies and children. He was into Western society by Dr. Frederique Leboyer, a French obstetrician.
[edit] Lomilomi
Main article: Lomilomi
Lomilomi is the traditional massage of Hawaii. As an indigenous practice, but differs from the island and of the family. The most popular styles today are the aunt Margaret Machado of the island of Hawaii, Uncle Kalua Kaiahua Maui and Oahu, and Kahu Abraham Kawaii of Kaua'i, called his style Kahuna Bodywork. Other names that massage in Hawaii are temple style, lomi lomi, lomi lomi nui, romi kapa multiple, romi romi and ma-uri. Some of these styles are influenced traditional and others may be or have been in modern times. The purported Lomilomi massage, which was Barbra Streisand Robert De Niro in "Meet the Fockers" is not an accurate representation of the style.
[edit] Medical Massage
massage in the medical field includes manual lymph drainage for lymphedema [5], in connection with the treatment of breast cancer. Carotid sinus massage is used to diagnose carotid sinus syncope and is sometimes useful for differentiating supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) from ventricular tachycardia. He, as the Valsalva maneuver is a therapy for SVT. [17] However, it is less effective than the pharmaceutical management of SVT with verapamil or adenosine. [18]
[Edit] Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, skin and muscles with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and equilibrioception. Injuries, stress, trauma, overuse and poor posture can cause restriction to fascia. This is usually done by applying shear compression or tension in various directions, or scroll through the skin. Myofascial Release settings are from Physical Therapy and from Structural Integration (Rolfing); its current developers include John Barnes, Art Riggs, Michael Stanborough, Tom Myers, Til and Luchau.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and myofacial techniques are extended to consider tight / facilitated muscles while fiber activation techniques are of the opinion hampered tone weak / muscles.
[edit] Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is used to relieve the pain. Perceived imbalances in human position are judged first by a posture assessment. These will be the systematic and site specific massage. NMT was developed in the 1930s by Dr. Stanley Leif, current practitioners include Paul St. John.
[edit] Nihon Kaifuku Anma - Traditional Japanese Massage
first time in Japan over 1300 years. Anma is deep tissue work using no oils and is based on kneading movements. Shiatsu massage grew out of this rich tradition.
[edit] Pregnancy Massage
Doulas Massage is often used in an attempt to work smoothly.
[edit] Reflexology
Pebble massage sandals from Dalian, China.
Pebble massage sandals from Dalian, China.
reflexology, also called Foot zone therapy, is traditionally practiced without lotion that stimulates pressure points on the feet by thumb and index finger walking, and static pressure. Reflexology Practitioners believe that the disease of an internal organ is associated with the nerves at the end of one of the foot. As pressure on the sole, theory holds that a healthy patient should not feel any pain. This theory is based on a perceived energetic flow of "meridians" in the body, also known as chi.
before the massage, the patient's feet are soaked for about ten minutes in a foot bath, which is usually a solution of hot water and Chinese herbs. The doctor rubs and massages the painful spots to break corners and accumulated crystals which have not yet been scientifically investigated. Based on this Idea, some shoe liners are, with the pressure to stimulate the soles of the feet.
[edit] Main article
Shiatsu: Shiatsu
Shiatsu (指 圧) is a Japanese form of massage uses thumb pressure and that includes working along the meridians of the same energy as acupressure and stretching. During Shiatsu receive, you are fully clothed while laying on a mat on the floor.
[edit] Soft tissue therapy
treatment methods include trigger point therapy, myofascial Release, friction for adhesions between fascial layers and muscles. Continuing to relieve pressure with the fingers (eng) areas in hypertonic the muscle cell and fascia, active Release therapies, massage and deep tissue are all derivatives of soft tissue therapy. Different types of stretching such as static stretching, dynamic stretching, and / or PNF stretching (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation).
Another form of therapy is Soft Tissue Muscle Energy Technique (MET), the reciprocal inhibition (RI) is when the therapist uses a client muscles to stretch the opposing muscle groups. The therapist is the muscle that they want to stretch to its full range of motion. The therapist, then the customer gets to use the opposing muscle by moving away from the therapist. When the client relaxes, the therapist then moves the muscle and the attempt to refocus the muscle fibers.
massage therapist working on a triathlon in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.
massage therapist working on a triathlon in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia.
[edit] Sports Massage
muscle energy technique (MET) can be applied to the calf when the client lies supine on the treatment couch. The therapist can isolate one hand on the shin to just below the knee, not move the knee. The other hand is placed around the heel, so that the therapist forearm can be used to dorsiflex foot. This can be used by sports massage therapists.
A hot stone massage, USA in Oxnard, California.
A hot stone massage, USA in Oxnard, California.
[edit] Stone Massage
Heated stones were used by Egyptians, Native Americans and Lomilomi massage. Smooth hot or cold stones, usually basalt or marble, are used to massage the body. When heated stones to relax the muscles, the massage therapist to work deeper into the muscle. Energy medicine is sometimes in stone massage. Stones are heated and hot water and under the back, on both sides of the spine, and on top of the trunk and are of the opinion for the heating of the meridians or chakra centers. Heated stones coated in oil are then massaged directly into the hands of the therapist delivering various blows.
[edit] Structural Integration
Rolfing, a method of structural integration, with the realignment of the body structure and human gait.
[edit] Swedish massage This style
uses long, flowing strokes, often but not necessarily in the direction of the heart. There are six basic strokes: effleurage from the French effleure, 'skim over', petrissage pétrir by the French, 'knead', friction, tapotement, compression and vibration. Petri legend a kneading movement with the whole palm or finger tips, with wrestling, skin rolling, compression and / or termination. Peter Sage is usually vertical to the muscle tissue. Oil, cream, lotion or application on the skin to reduce friction and allow smooth strokes. Effleurage consists of long, flowing or gliding strokes with open hands. In many massage sessions, effleurage is used as the first kind of painting, as it has a calming effect when performed slowly. Swedish massage has proven to be helpful in reducing pain, joint stiffness and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee over a period of eight weeks. [19]
[Edit]
This type of massage is usually on the Swedish fencing master and gymnastics teacher Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839). But it was in fact the Dutch doctor Johan Georg Mezger (1838-1909) adopted the French name for the basic strokes. The term Swedish Movement System was implemented by the Swedish Massage System sometime in the second half of the 19th Century. Ling system was the Swedish Movement System or Swedish Gymnastic Movement System. This, as he has become associated wrong for so long with Swedish massage. [20]
The Aikikai Foundation, the Japanese martial art Aikido includes massage into their routine in Slovenia.
The Aikikai Foundation of the Japanese martial art Aikido includes massage into their routine in Slovenia.
[edit] Tai Ji / Tai Chi Massage
This massage uses the natural principles of Yin and Yang to achieve balance in the energies of the body. Practitioners of Tai Ji believe that he is with Tao and Qi blockages.
[edit] Thai Massage
Main article: Thai Massage
Known in Thailand as นวด แผน โบราณ (phaen Nuat boran, IPA [nu ɑ tp ʰ ɛ ː n bora n]), which means that "old / traditional massage, Thai massage is also known as Thai Massage old, traditional Thai massage, Thai yoga massage, yoga massage, Thai classical massage, Thai bodywork, passive yoga or assisted yoga. Thai massage originated in India and is based on Ayurveda and yoga, thereafter becoming more popular in ancient Siam, now Thailand. It was believed that the massage art was in Thailand by Shivago Komarpaj (Jivaka Kumarabhacca), a contemporary of Gautama Buddha over 2,500 years. The receiver is in many yoga positions during the massage. In the northern style based in Chiang Mai, Thailand there are a variety of stretching movements unlike the southern style where acupressure is emphasized.
drawings of accupressure points on Sen lines in Wat Pho temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand.
drawings of accupressure points on Sen lines at Wat Pho temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. The massage recipient changes
in loose, comfortable clothing and lies on a mat or firm mattress on the floor. (It may, alone or in a group of about a dozen or so patients in the same large room.) The massage practitioner based on the recipient of the body with hands and forearms loceked usually apply directly at the elbow firm rhythmic pressure. The massage generally follows the Sen lines on the body - somewhat analogous to meridians or Channel (Chinese medicine) and Indian nadis. Legs and feet the encoder can be used to fix the body or parts of the recipient. In other styles, fix the hands of the body while the feet up to the massage effect. Oil is not in a traditional Thai massage. A full Thai massage session typically lasts two hours or more, and rhythmic pressing and stretching the entire body, this may include pulling fingers, toes, ears, cracking the knuckles, at the foot of the receiver back and arching the recipient or Bhujangasana (Cobra position). It is a standard procedure and rhythm to this massage. In Thailand, two hours massage costs around 300 Thai baht (U.S. $ 8 a year could 2005), depending on location (it costs ten times more in a five-star hotel).
Nuat phaen boran or Thai massage, side-lying position in Frankfurt, Germany.
Nuat phaen boran or Thai massage, side-lying position in Frankfurt, Germany.
Note: The therapeutic practice of traditional Thai massage is not to be confused with the sexual services of the same name that are found in some hotels and brothels. Sometimes the therapeutic traditional Thai massage, massage or old, are referred to as "old lady massage" while the sexual practice that has nothing to do with the traditional therapeutic massage as a "young lady massage".
[Edit] Traditional Chinese Massage Tui Na
(推拿) suggests itself, stretching and kneading the muscles. Zhi Ya (指 压) is similar to Tui Na massage, except it focuses more on pinching and pressing at acupressure points. They are both from the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
[edit] Trager Approach
Main article: Trager Approach Trager
The concept combines movement, massage and education.
[edit] Trigger-point therapy
They can also pressure-point massage. [5] A threshold is an area of a muscle (50 cells), pain sensations to other parts of the body. Manual pressure is on these points. This work was supported by Dr. Janet G. Travel, U.S. President John F. Kennedy 's physician and David Simons. This work can in other styles of massage therapy such as neuromuscular therapy (NMT) or Swedish.
[edit] visceral manipulation
One form is Mayan abdominal massage is practiced in many countries in Latin America. This type of massage was developed by Don Elijio Panti and Dr. Rosita Arvigo of Peru.
Mantak Chia introduced, called a form of abdominal massage Chi Nei Tsang, which he teaches, helps to "clears negative emotions" (in the form of "bad wind" or "ill winds") gather in the vicinity of the navel . [21]
Massager Jacuzzi in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Massager Jacuzzi in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
[edit] Watsu
Main article: Watsu
Watsu is the combination of hydrotherapy and Shiatsu developed by Harold Dull in his time at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, California, USA. The work is done and the skin with water temperature, both the therapists and practitioners in the field of water, which is usually a pool, between 3.5 m to 4 m (100-120 cm) deep. The job requires a lot of movement in the water and practitioners believe that he activation energy lines from the Shiatsu.
[Edit] Associated methods
Many types of practices associated with massage and bodywork are (alternative medicine), manual therapy, energy medicine, and breathwork. Other names for massage and related practices include hands-on work, body / somatic therapy, movement and somatic education. Body-mind integration techniques stress self-awareness and movement over physical manipulations by a practitioner. Therapies in relation to movement awareness / education are closer to Dance and movement therapies. Massage can also have connections with the New Age movement and alternative medicine as well as mainstream doctors.
[Edit] Beneficial effects
Massage is hindered from reaching the gold standard of scientific research, and also placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical studies. [22] [23] The development of a "false debate" manual for the massage therapy would be difficult, since the light massage can not be assumed to be entirely without effect on the subject. [22] It would be difficult to find a theme that would not notice that they are less and less for a massage and it would be impossible to blind the therapist. [22] Massage can employ published randomized controlled trials in peer reviewed medical Journals. [22] This type of study, the credibility of the profession because it shows that are supposed therapeutic effects reproducible. [23]
[edit] Single dose effects
pain relief: relief of pain due to musculoskeletal injuries and other causes will be an important advantage of the massage. [5] In one study, cancer patients self-reported symptomatic relief of pain. [24] [25] This study, however, not a placebo or no treatment, so this group, the control effect may be due to the placebo effect or regression towards the mean. Massage can also relieve headache tension. [Edit] Acupressure or pressure point massage can be cheaper than classic Swedish massage in relieving back pain. [26] However, a meta-study conducted by scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign not to a statistically significant reduction in pain immediately after treatment. [7]
State anxiety: Massage has been shown that the reduction in state anxiety, a temporary measure of fear in a particular situation. [7]
blood pressure and heart rate: Massage has been shown to reduce blood pressure and heart rate as temporary effects. [7]
Attention: After massage, EEG patterns indicate enhanced Performance and alertness on mathematical computations, the effects may be mediated by decreased stress hormones. [Edit]
Other: Massage also stimulates the immune system [27] by increasing the peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs). However, this immune system effect is only in aromatherapy massage, which is also sweet almond oil, lavender oil, cypress oil, oil and sweet marjoram. It is unclear whether this effect remains over a longer period of time.
[edit] Multiple dose effects
Pain relief: When combined with education and exercises, massage can help sub-acute, chronic, nonspecific low back pain. [28] has also shown massage to reduce the pain experienced in the days or weeks after treatment. [7]
Trait anxiety: Massage has been shown to reduce trait anxiety, a person, the general vulnerability to anxiety. [7]
Depression: Massage has been shown to reduce subclinical depression. [7]
diseases: massage, stretching, has been shown that using spastic diplegia resulting from cerebral palsy in a small pilot study. [29] The researchers warn that these results should "will be considered with caution until a double-blind controlled study can be undertaken".
massage was in an effort to improve the symptoms, progression of the disease, and the quality of life in HIV patients, however, this treatment is not supported scientifically. [30]
[edit] Regulation
In the U.S. there are over 90,000 massage therapists. [8] Training programs in the U.S. are typically 500-1000 hours, and can award a certificate, diploma, or degree depending on the school. [31 1300 programs training massage therapists in the country of study and is often also anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, massage techniques, first aid and CPR, economic, ethical and legal issues, together on the hands and practice with continuing education requirements if regulated. [5] The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) is one of the organizations that massage schools in the United States. [6] 38 states and the District of Columbia and some form of licensing for massage therapists. [32] In the U.S., 32 States with the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Certification program as a basis for granting licenses either by law or rule. [33] The National Board granted the designation National Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB). There are two tests available, and you can be certified by a porfolio process at if you have equivalent training and experience. [34] Between 10-20% of the cities and counties regulate the profession. [35] These local regulations range from a ban on other sex massage, fingerprinting and venereal disease checks by a doctor, a ban on house calls because of concern reguarding sale of sexual services. [35] [36]
In the U.S., licensing is the highest level of regulation, and this restricts anyone without a license from practicing massage therapy or by calling that registered title. Certification allows only those that meet certain criteria, the educational use of protected title and registration only requires a List of therapists who meet and an education requirement. [36]
In Canada only three provinces regulate massage therapy [37] They are British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. [35] The Canadian Massage Therapist Alliance (CMTA) has a level of 2200 hours of practice in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador and 3000 hours in British Columbia. [37] In India, massage therapy is licensed by The Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India) in March 1995.
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