Bmc Complem Altern M
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Bmc Complem Altern M · Jun 2006
ReviewDevelopment of a taxonomy to describe massage treatments for musculoskeletal pain.
One of the challenges in conducting research in the field of massage and bodywork is the lack of consistent terminology for describing the treatments given by massage therapists. The objective of this study was to develop a taxonomy to describe what massage therapists actually do when giving a massage to patients with musculoskeletal pain. ⋯ A new classification system is presented whereby practitioners using different styles of massage can describe the techniques they employ using consistent terminology. This system could help facilitate standardized reporting of massage interventions.