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- 1. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PRESENTED BY:- MD SAMIULLAH SHAGUFTA KHATOON B.PHARM 4TH YEAR ARYAKUL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND RESEARCH
- 2. INTRODUCTION Massage is an excellent form of passive exercise. It is systemic rubbing and manipulation of different part of the body for the therapeutic benefits. The word massage is derived form the Greek word ‘massein’, or the French word ‘masser’, which both mean: to kneed. A male operator is called a masseur, a female operator, a masseuse.
- 3. DEFINITION Massage is the rubbing and kneading of muscle and joints of the body with the hand, especially to relieve tension and pain.
- 4. HISTORY OF THE MASSAGE In the Chinese and Indian history massage can be traced back as early as 3000 year ago. In Ayurveda text , in Dinacharya concept it is mentioned that massage should be done after doing exercise. The ancient Greeks and Romans used to employ the massage along with their therapeutic baths.
- 5. CONTINUE…. Celsus (Roman Physician) recommended the manipulation of the head during headache. Pliny (Roman Naturalist) used to rub own body for the relief from the chronic asthma. Sweden- early 19th century, Peter Ling (Founder of Curative Gymnastic) – appears to be founder of modern day massage techniques, incorporated with French massage techniques.
- 6. PURPOSE OF THE MASSAGE To reduce muscle spasm To promote Relaxation To improve Blood flow To increase Venous drainage To prevent injuries To promote flexibility Prepare the athlete for peak performance
- 7. TYPES OF MASSAGE 1. Swedish massage 2. Aromatherapy massage 3. Depp tissue massage 4. Thai massage 5. Pregnancy Massage 6. Back massage 7. Hot stone massage 8. Sports massage 9. Shiatsu massage
- 8. SWEDISH MASSAGE The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy. It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on top most layer of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle tension, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energizing and it may even help after injury.
- 9. CONTINUE… The four common strokes of Swedish massage are –
- 10. CONTINUE…. Effleurage: a smooth, gliding stroke used to relax tissue. Petrissage: the squeezing, rolling or kneading that follows effleurage. Friction: deep, circular movements that cause layer of tissue to rub against each other, helping to increase blood flow and break down scar tissue Tapotement: a short alternating tap done with cupped hand, fingers or the edge of hands.
- 11. DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Deep tissue massage is best for giving to certain painful attention to certain painful, stiff “trouble spots” in your body The massage therapist use slow deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layer of muscles, tendons or other tissue deep under your skin.
- 12. SPORTS MASSAGE Developed to help with muscle system used for a particular sport, sport uses a variety of approaches to help athletes in training before, during, or after sports event. you might use it to promote flexibility and help prevent injuries or it may help muscle strains aiding healing after a sport injury.
- 13. THAI MASSGAE During a Thai massage the therapist uses his or her to move the Clint into a variety of position. This type of massage include compression of muscles, mobilization of joint and acupressure
- 14. HOT STONE MASSAGE For this kind of massage, the therapist place warmed stone on certain areas of the body, such as acupressure points. The stone may be used as massage tools or be temporarily left in place. Used along with other massage techniques , hot stone can be quite soothing and relaxing as the transmit heat deep into the body
- 15. PHYSIOLOGOCAL EFFECTS Cardio vascular System :- Increase blood flow, histamine release and temperature Decreased heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure Neuromuscular System :- Increase flexibility , decrease neuromuscular excitability, edema, reduction stretch muscle and scar tissue Pain :- Activate spinal gate and the release of endogenous opiates
- 16. CONTINUE… Muscular system :- Encourage nutrition and development of the muscle. Increase the elasticity and electro-excitability of the muscle. Digestive system :- Improve the appetite. Increase secretion of digestive enzyme. Increase the absorption. Metabolic Effect :- Manipulation always affect the cellular activities of the local areas
- 17. CONTINUE… Respiratory system :- Increase cellular respiration. Increase the depth of respiration. Increase the diaphragmatic action. Bones and Ligaments:- It promote the growth of bones and ligaments and blood circulation to bone. Enhance the blood forming process ion red bone marrow.
- 18. BENEFITS Provide relief from postural stress Reduce muscle pain Lowers stress and anxiety Boost immune system Promotes nervous system functioning Reduce blood pressure Improve mood, intellectual reasoning and job performance
- 19. CONTRAINDICATION Acute Inflammatory condition Severe varicose veins Open wounds Skin Infection Failed or incomplete fracture healing Thrombophlebitis