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2. Pehr Henrik Ling - Wikipedia

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   Pehr Henrik Ling. Pehr Henrik Ling. Bust of Pehr Henrik Ling in Gothenburg. Swedish gymnastics at the Royal Central Gymnastics Institute in Stockholm about 1900. Pehr Henrik Ling (15 November 1776 – 3 May 1839) [1] pioneered the teaching of physical education in Sweden. Ling is credited as the father of Swedish massage.

3. Massage - Wikipedia

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   The term "Swedish massage" is actually only recognized in English- and Dutch-speaking countries, and in Hungary. Elsewhere the style is referred to as "classic massage". Clinical studies have found that Swedish massage can reduce chronic pain, fatigue, [94] [95] joint stiffness and improve function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. [96]

4. Effleurage - Wikipedia

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   Effleurage, a French word meaning 'to skim' or 'to touch lightly on', is a series of massage strokes used in Swedish massage to warm up the muscle before deep tissue work using petrissage. [1][2] This is a soothing, stroking movement used at the beginning and the end of the facial and/or body massage. It is also used as a linking move between ...

5. George H. Taylor (physician) - Wikipedia

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   New York Medical College. Occupation (s) Physician, writer. Signature. George Herbert Taylor (January 4, 1821 – December 9, 1896) was an American physician and inventor associated with the natural hygiene and physical culture movements. He was known for his practice of homeopathy and introducing Swedish massage to the United States.

6. Tapotement - Wikipedia

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   Tapotement. Tapotement is a specific technique used in Swedish massage. [1] A French term, it refers to a rhythmic percussion, most frequently administered with the edge of the hand, a cupped hand, or the tips of the fingers.

7. Stone massage - Wikipedia

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   Stone massage. The stone massage is a form of alternative medicine massage therapy and bodywork involving the placement of either heated or cooled stones to the body for the purpose of pain relief, relaxation and therapy. [1] There are many variations and techniques used in the application of stone massage therapy, deriving from a variety of ...