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The History of Massage Therapy
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Post-Graduate
04/26/2017

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Term
Massage
Definition
- is a systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining health.
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When did massage therapy begin being practiced in China?
Definition
- as early as 3000 BC
Term
Amma
Definition
- is regarded as the grandparent of all massage techniques.
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In the 1st century AD the classic scripture of traditional Chinese medicine, Huang-ti nei-ching (Nei Ching) Was compiled of what?
Definition
- compiled of various schools of medical thought
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When did the practice of massage therapy begin in Japan?
Definition
- in the 6th century
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What is Shiatsu
Definition
- a modality based on the Asian concept that the body has a series of energy points (tsubos).
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Where did the ancient medicine, Ayurveda begin?
Definition
- India, as part of a Hindu tradition
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What did Ascepius create, that is still used today?
Definition
- the medical symbol of the staff and snake
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What does Ayurveda mean?
Definition
- science of life
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Who was the father of modern western medicine, who included his thoughts of the use of friction in an essay?
Definition
- Hippocrates
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The Greek physicians group of Rome, the Methodists, restricted their treatments to what?
Definition
- Diet, massage, bathing, and a few drugs
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Who is the Dutch physician who introduced French terminology into massage?
Definition
Johann Mezger
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Who was William Harvey?
Definition
- the scientist that analyzed blood circulation
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What war did the techniques of Just Lucas-Championniere's get used to treat the wounded?
Definition
- World War 1
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John S. Coulter was the 1st professional to specialize in what?
Definition
- physical medicine
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Where was the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy originated?
Definition
- in the UK
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When was the American Massage Therapy Association established?
Definition
1943
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When was the American Massage Therapy Association established?
Definition
1943
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When was the Associated Body Work and Massage Professionals established?
Definition
- 1987
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What organization is the largest organization serving Massage Therapists?
Definition
- the ABMP (Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals)
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When did the largest number of new techniques start becoming developed in the US?
Definition
- Since 1960
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Who was Pehr Henrik Ling?
Definition
- The father of Swedish massage and physical therapy
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Was Ling's system completely composed of Swedish massage?
Definition
No, Swedish massage was only one part of the overall system
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Who was the person who is credited with being the first to use Swedish gymnastics to treat disease and injuries?
Definition
Pehr Henrik Ling
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What are the 3 primary movements of the Swedish Gymnastics?
Definition
Active, Passive and Duplicated
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