Massage - Methods
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Monday, November 23, 2009

A comparison of two nonoperative methods of idiopathic clubfoot correction: the Ponseti method and the French functional (physiotherapy) method. Surgical technique.

29 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND: In the treatment of idiopathic clubfeet, the Ponseti method and the French functional method have been successful in reducing the need for surgery. The purpose of this prospective study was to compare the results of these two methods at ... Read more...

Is reflexology an effective intervention? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials.

5 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evidence for and against the effectiveness of reflexology for treating any medical condition. DATA SOURCES: Six electronic databases were searched from their inception to February 2009 to identify all relevant randomised ... Read more...

[Controlled clinical trials on the Pizhen and massage for the treatment of thoracic lateral cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome]

30 Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical effects of Pizhen for the treatment of thoracic lateral cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome. METHODS: From March 2004 to April 2008, among the 320 patients with thoracic lateral cutaneous nerve entrapment ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Massage - Methods'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• A comparison of two nonoperative methods of idiopathic clubfoot correction: the Ponseti method and the French functional (physiotherapy) method. Surgical technique. 29 Sep 2009
• Is reflexology an effective intervention? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. 5 Sep 2009
• [Controlled clinical trials on the Pizhen and massage for the treatment of thoracic lateral cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome] 30 Aug 2009
• Inner power, physical strength and existential well-being in daily life: relatives' experiences of receiving soft tissue massage in palliative home care. 30 Jul 2009
• Cold-water dousing with ice massage to treat exertional heat stroke: a case series. 30 Jul 2009
• Evaluation of the levator ani and pelvic wall muscles in levator ani syndrome. 29 Jun 2009
• Reflexology in preconception and pregnancy. 29 Jun 2009
• [Evaluating the benefits of touch and touch-relaxation] 29 Jun 2009
• [Touch and neuropathic pain] 29 Jun 2009
• [Psychic work and touch-massage in the management of the elderly person] 29 Jun 2009
• Journeying with Alice: some things I don't know for certain. 9 Jun 2009
• Comparison of the digital point pressure and massage on meridians with acupuncture. 30 May 2009
• Carotid sinus massage in patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction, tachycardia, and left bundle branch block. 30 May 2009
• Massage accelerates brain development and the maturation of visual function. 4 May 2009
• The effect of massage on immune function and stress in women with breast cancer--a randomized controlled trial. 16 Apr 2009
• Myofascial trigger points in children with tension-type headache: a new diagnostic and therapeutic option. 30 Mar 2009
• Providing massage therapy for people with advanced cancer: what to expect. 30 Mar 2009
• Interventions associated with an increased or decreased likelihood of pain reduction and improved function in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a retrospective cohort study. 4 Mar 2009
• Improvement of balance in progressive degenerative cerebellar ataxias after Ayurvedic therapy: a preliminary report. 27 Feb 2009
• Randomized trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain. 27 Feb 2009

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Technical information about 'Massage'

Definition: Group of systematic and scientific manipulations of body tissues best performed with the hands for the purpose of affecting the nervous and muscular systems and the general circulation.

Descriptor UI: D008405

Alternative terms: Massage; Reflexology; Zone Therapy; Therapies, Zone; Zone Therapies; Therapy, Zone; Craniosacral Massage; Massage, Craniosacral; Rolfing; Rolfings;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics; education; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; organization & administration;

Tree Number: E02.190.599.500; E02.779.867.522;

Technical Notes: do not confuse X ref REFLEXOLOGY with REFLEXOTHERAPY; do not confuse with THERAPEUTIC TOUCH;