A Brief History of Massage and its Evolution with Physiotherapy

Determine if there are any contraindications or precautions.

For dignity and comfort.

To suit the type of massage, therapist preference, and the person being massaged.

<p>Make sure nails are short and not likely to scratch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By placing the hand on as a solid unit instead of the fingers first and working towards known ticklish areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wipe away any excess medium with soft tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The word 'massage' comes from the Arabic word 'mass' meaning 'to press softly', and its references can be traced back to China as early as 3000BC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Massage became popular in Europe in the 18th and 19th century, brought back by French missionaries from China. As knowledge of anatomy and physiology developed, massage was correlated with exercise, leading to the development of 'bonsetters' who treated fractures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 1906 Australian Massage Association led to the establishment of a diploma in massage and a masseurs registration board, while the 1920s Polio epidemic required physical therapy in recovery and rehabilitation, leading to the development of physiotherapy as a distinct profession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Massage is beneficial for reducing acute and chronic pain, particularly when combined with exercise and education for Low Back Pain (LBP), and is beneficial for mechanical neck pain in the short term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Contraindications to massage include open wounds, bleeding, early stages of healing, acute inflammation, inadequate circulation, suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), infection, malignancies, and un-united fractures, among others. These are important to consider to avoid causing harm or exacerbating existing conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Massage has been demonstrated to have a very small impact on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).</p> Signup and view all the answers