TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Therapeutic Massage A1 - Gordon, Kerry A2 - Starkey, Chad Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - Therapeutic Modalities, 4e AB - Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing techniques. Using therapeutic touch, the body's tissues are manipulated to reduce muscle spasm, promote relaxation, improve blood flow, and increase venous drainage. The scope of massage theories, techniques, and effects is broad. This chapter addresses massage techniques that are most frequently used in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2025/06/18 UR - fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1163449648 ER -