What is Therapeutic Massage?
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TYPES:Generic: Physiotherapy
Therapeutic massage is an umbrella term that encompasses several schools of massage including Swedish, Shiatsu, Sports massage, and physiotherapy.
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How do members experience Therapeutic Massage?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 15 | 5 | |
| Pain | 9 | 3 | |
| General health | 8 | 3 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 6 | 4 | |
| Back pain | 2 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Bruising | 1 | |
| Neck and shoulder muscle soreness | 1 | |
| Tenderness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 14 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Sep 21, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple system atrophy: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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