Lomi Lomi as a massage with movements: a conceptual synthesis?

This article narratively reviews the evidence of 2 therapeutic modalities, massage and passive movement. The authors suggest that these 2 treatment techniques may be combined as 1 treatment to be used in a variety of clinical settings. We present the rationale through which the concept of massage with movement (MWM) has been developed and constructed from the principles of passive movements with gentle massage during Lomi Lomi massage. It is hypothesized that through further investigation and empirical studies, this concept may allow bodywork and movement therapists, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to combine the positive effects of passive movements with those of massage for patients' health benefits, most notably through enhanced relaxation.

Development of a taxonomy to describe massage treatments for musculoskeletal pain.

BACKGROUND: 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. METHODS: After conducting a review of the massage treatment literature for musculoskeletal pain, a list of candidate techniques was generated for possible inclusion in the taxonomy. This list was modified after discussions with a senior massage therapist educator and seven experienced massage therapists participating in a study of massage for neck pain. RESULTS: The taxonomy was conceptualized as a three level classification system, principal goals of treatment, styles, and techniques. Four categories described the principal goal of treatment (i.e., relaxation massage, clinical massage, movement re-education and energy work). Each principal goal of treatment could be met using a number of different styles, with each style consisting of a number of specific techniques. A total of 36 distinct techniques were identified and described, many of which could be included in multiple styles. CONCLUSION: 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.

Massage therapy of moderate and light pressure and vibrator effects on EEG and heart rate.

Three types of commonly used massage therapy techniques were assessed in a sample of 36 healthy adults, randomly assigned to: (1) moderate massage, (2) light massage, or (3) vibratory stimulation group (n = 12 per group). Changes in anxiety and stress were assessed, and EEG and EKG were recorded. Anxiety scores decreased for all groups, but the moderate pressure massage group reported the greatest decrease in stress. The moderate massage group also experienced a decrease in heart rate and EEG changes including an increase in delta and a decrease in alpha and beta activity, suggesting a relaxation response. Finally, this group showed increased positive affect, as indicated by a shift toward left frontal EEG activation. The light massage group showed increased arousal, as indicated by decreased delta and increased deta activity and increased heart rate. The vibratory stimulation group also showed increased arousal, as indicated by increased heart rate and increased theta, alpha, and beta activity.

Qué es y quién creó el quiromasaje / What chiromassage is and who created it

Aunque a muchas de las técnicas de masaje se les denomina quiromasaje, este nombre ha de usarse para describir la técnica creada por su innovador el Dr. Ferrándiz quien, basándose en conocimientos de técnicas alemanas, suizas y orientales, formó su propia técnica y para diferenciarla de las demás le puso el nombre de quiro (mano) - masaje; es decir, masaje con la mano, sin uso de aparatos. A partir de aquí se analizan las partes de un buen quiromasaje: Maniobras de preparación: exploración, toma en contacto, pases magnéticos sedantes, etc. Amasamientos: para distorsionar y alargar las fibras musculares. Maniobras específicas: distintas para cada caso. Maniobras de finalización: vibraciones, tecleteos, vaciaje venoso y pases magnéticos sedantes (AU)