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| - 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? |
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| - 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? |
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| - compiled of various schools of medical thought |
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| When did the practice of massage therapy begin in Japan? |
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| - 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? |
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| - India, as part of a Hindu tradition |
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| What did Ascepius create, that is still used today? |
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| - the medical symbol of the staff and snake |
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| Who was the father of modern western medicine, who included his thoughts of the use of friction in an essay? |
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| The Greek physicians group of Rome, the Methodists, restricted their treatments to what? |
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| - Diet, massage, bathing, and a few drugs |
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| Who is the Dutch physician who introduced French terminology into massage? |
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| - 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? |
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| John S. Coulter was the 1st professional to specialize in what? |
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| Where was the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy originated? |
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| When was the American Massage Therapy Association established? |
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| When was the American Massage Therapy Association established? |
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| When was the Associated Body Work and Massage Professionals established? |
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| What organization is the largest organization serving Massage Therapists? |
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| - 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? |
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| Who was Pehr Henrik Ling? |
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| - The father of Swedish massage and physical therapy |
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| Was Ling's system completely composed of Swedish massage? |
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| 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? |
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| What are the 3 primary movements of the Swedish Gymnastics? |
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| Active, Passive and Duplicated |
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