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Massage
The systematic and methodical manipulations of body tissues best performed with the hands for the purpose of affecting the nervous and muscular systems and the general circulation.
Heart Massage
Rhythmic compression of the heart by pressure applied manually over the sternum (closed heart massage) or directly to the heart through an opening in the chest wall (open heart massage). It is done to reinstate and maintain circulation. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Medicine, Thai Traditional
A system of traditional medicine which is based on the beliefs and practices of the Thai culture.
Year introduced: 2024
Transtympanic Micropressure Treatment
The intermittent delivery of pulses of air pressure (5 -20 cmH2O) to the middle ear space through a TYMPANOSTOMY tube.
Year introduced: 2013
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
The application of massage to control EDEMA and improve circulation by manually moving excess lymph out of a tissue.
Year introduced: 2018
Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Various manipulations of body tissues, muscles and bones by hands or equipment to improve health and circulation, relieve fatigue, promote healing.
Year introduced: 2002