Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Massage Therapy
  • Therapy, Zone
  • Zone Therapy
  • Massage Therapies
  • Therapies, Massage
  • Therapies, Zone
  • Therapy, Massage
  • Zone Therapies

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse entry term REFLEXOLOGY with REFLEXOTHERAPY; do not confuse with THERAPEUTIC TOUCH

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  1. E02w.190.599.750w.750w
  2. E02w.779.867.880w.750w
  3. E02w.831.535.867.880w.750w

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NLM Classification

WB 537

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Massage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008405. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008405
  2. Massage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage
  3. Massage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q179415