MASSAGE THERAPY
A preventive and curative measure
Massage therapy is a science-based manual treatment method to positively influence the muscular, skeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, and immune systems of the human body. It relies on the physiological background and uses the fact that the human body has the innate ability to regenerate and heal itself.
It is a medically based treatment concept used for a variety of health problems and includes many different techniques. Frequently used strokes are sliding or gliding, kneading, rhythmic tapping, friction, and vibration.
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Examination and treatment through palpation
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One of the fundamental techniques of examining and treating the patient includes the so-called palpation, i.e., the sensitive touch of different types of tissue in order to examine and assess them in terms of size, consistency, elasticity, mobility, or sensitivity to pain.
Palpation and all different types of massage techniques include touch as a form and means of communication. In this sense, touch can convey the feeling of caring and empathy to the person receiving the treatment, while enhancing the individual's sense of wellbeing and relaxation.
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Application areas
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Massage therapy has become a permanent feature in the wellness area, where it mainly serves to relax and unwind. In the sports field, it leads to accelerated and optimized recovery after training and, as a result, to increased training performance. In addition, massage is used as a preventive measure to minimize the risk of injury as much as possible.
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Physiotherapy
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In physiotherapy, different kinds of massage types and techniques, like classical massage, sports massage, lymphatic drainage, or deep tissue massage, are used in addition to other treatment concepts because of their well-known and proven beneficial influence on the regeneration of overloaded and injured tissues.
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Scientifically proven effects of massage therapy include:
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Pain relief
Muscle relaxation
Reduction of adhesions and contractures
Positive effects on scar tissue
Improvement of blood circulation and lymphatic flow
Increased cellular waste removal and nutrition of tissues
Improved immune function and acceleration of metabolism
Positive effects on sleep, mood, and mental health
Reduction of localized swelling
Improved nutrition of tissues
Stress reduction