Contemporary Massage
An Austrian name Emil Vodder developed a gentle form of massage which mater become known as Manual Lymph Drainage. Manual Lymph Drainage is a simple method of gentle rhythmical massage along the superficial lymphatic system that accelerates the functions of the lymphatic system. It can effectively treat chronic lymphademia and other disease in which venous or lymph circulation has been hindered. Manual Lymph drainage can speed the healing from surgery or injury and can ride the body of toxins that build up in the body.
Sometime in the 1940s Bindegewebsmassage was developed and has become popularly known as connective tissue massage. A German, Elizabeth Dicke developed this technique of massage is it directed towards the subcutaneous connective tissue in the body and is believed to affect vascular and visceral reflexes that can be traced back to a variety of pathologies and disabilities.
Dr. James H Cyriax widely credited with the development of deep transverse friction massage was an English Orthopedic physician. This method of massage was developed to break down the adhesion that can be found in fibrous connective tissue of muscles, tendons and ligaments. Which can restore mobility in the joints and incorporates stretching and active exercise for the patient. Transverse friction is still very popular in physical therapy and massage therapy regimes. Transverse friction is an effective treatment in restorative and rehabilitation of muscle and soft tissue injuries.
The American Massage therapy association (amta), which began in 1943 is the largest and oldest of the professional organizations in the massage industry. The Florida State Massage Therapy Association (fsmta) is one of the most respected massage therapy associations in the country which holds annual meetings and conventions. Each of these organizations offer discounted malpractice and liability insurance for its members and offers Continuing education in the field of massage to help achieve a better level of professional understanding in the field of massage.
