Medical Massage Therapy
Medical Massage Therapy is another adaptation of Swedish Massage. Medical Massage Therapy addresses only the issues of healing the physical body. Its approach and techniques tend to vary according to the needs of the patient and the directions/prescriptions of the physician. Medical Massage practitioners work together with other health professionals to restore health through treating injuries and addressing the issues of other illnesses. The most common types of massage address such things as deformities, tennis elbow, sciatica, knee pain, sprained ankles and repetitive stress disorders. The technique is ilnnes specific.
The Kurashova Method of massage therapy has its origins in Russia. It is a known form of medical massage introduced to the United States by Zhenya Kurashova Wine. The practice consists of more than 100 strokes. Depending upon the condition requiring treatment, the practitioner uses deep or gentle strokes. In essence, this method of massage combines Medical and Sports Massage elements. Its intent is to treat physical dysfunctions and to enhance athletic performances. It can also help a client relax or re-energize their body. It is truly Western in both its medical and philosophical approach.
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