Massage Therapy Glossary

This is a name used in some jurisdictions where massage training may not cover rehabilitation.  Therefore, this form of Swedish massage must be distinguished from other forms of massage and therapists who do not do rehabilitation. In these instances and in these jurisdictions, medics send patients with a prescription that directs the course of treatment to a massage therapist who does medical rehabilitation.  This massage therapist will treat injuries and a wide variety of illnesses.   These treatments are often of short duration, like physiotherapy sessions, and deal with only the problem or injured area.  In jurisdictions where Massage Therapists are regulated, primary healthcare providers, the roll of the doctor is to diagnose the injury or illness, but not to direct massage therapy care or treatment.

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