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Massage Therapy

Neuromuscular Therapy & Deep Tissue

TermDefinition
Sauna A full body treatment in which client is placed in a confined space filled with dry heated air for a period of time
Ice Massage The direct application of a piece of ice to the skin using circular friction
Cold Pack Is the application of cyrotherapy through the use of a bag containing ice, icy water or a cold, non-frozen gel
Spa Tub Immersion in a heated pool/tub containing high pressure jets
Hot Compress The application of a hot, moist cloth or towel
Steam Bath A full body treatment in which a client is placed in a steam-filled confined space for a period of time
Hot Pack The application of thermotherapy through the use of pouches containing, hot water,gel or clay compounds
Hot Tub Immersion in a heated pool/tub without use of high pressure jets.
Cold Compress The application of a cold moist towel or cloth
Cold-Towel Friction Friction motions applied to skin with towels dipped in icy water.
Contrast Packs Alternating the application of hot packs & cold packs to induce cycles of vasodilation and vasoconstriction
Paraffin Baths Affected body parts are dipped into heated way miture, wrapped in plastic wrap and wrapped in towels to contain heat and moisture
Watsu The application of massage, strecthing and joint range of motion movements while the client is floating in near-body-temperature pool.
Ice Immersion Bath Submersing an affected body area in a tub of icy water
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