Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine (턱관절균형의학회지)

Association of TMJ Balancing Medicine (턱관절균형의학회)
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Introduction to the Positional Release Techniques (PRT), as a Yin-yang Balance Based Approach

음양균형의학으로서의 자세이완기법(PRT) 개요

  • Yin, Chang Shik (Acupuncture & Meridian Science Research Center, Kyung Hee University)
  • 인창식 (경희대학교 침구경락융합연구센터)
  • Received : 2018.05.31
  • Accepted : 2018.12.22
  • Published : 2018.12.30
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Abstract

Positional Release Techniques (PRTs) are an umbrella term for manual therapies harnessing spontaneous musculoskeletal balancing mechanism of the body facilitated by finding and maintaining therapeutic position. PRT has its origin in the Strain Counterstrain (SCS) technique by Dr. Jones but encompasses diverse related techniques that stemmed off from the SCS. PRT emphasizes postural balance within the body and innate healing potential of the body including the postural balance of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This study briefly reviews concepts, history, and contemporary study reports on PRT with a focus on the yin-yang balance based approach of PRT.

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