The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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A Study of Clinical Application of the Connective Tissue Massage.

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  • Lim Weon-Sik (Major in Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Daegu University) ;
  • Kim Jae-Yoon (Major in Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Daegu University) ;
  • Jung Yeon-Woo (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 임원식 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료전공) ;
  • 김재윤 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료전공) ;
  • 정연우 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 물리치료전공)
  • Published : 2002.09.01
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Abstract

A Study of Clinical Application of the Connective Tissue Massage General massage is termed kneading and rubbing. It will bring the effect of blood volume and cardiovascular reaction. Connective tissue massage is a diagnostic and treatment method. But the general massage has not diagnostic aspect. Connective tissue massage techniques are stimulating and stretching the LCT, mast cell, collagenous fiber, fascia, skin, muscle and nerve tissue. Diagnostic aspects of connective tissue massage are visible investigation, manual investigation, and stroking on the reflex zone. CTM do stroking with 3, 4th finger tips on the whole body for the treatment.

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