HISTORY OF MASSAGE Flashcards

1
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has been used by humans to cure ailments

A

Massage

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2
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used for medical purposes or for beautifying & relaxing body

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Massage

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3
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relieve pain and discomfort

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Massage

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4
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found in cave paintings which showed the use of fats and oil mixed together with herbs

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Massage in ancient times

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5
Q

what is massage used for?

A

healing
soothing
beautifying

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6
Q

have the records of different massage movements / techniques

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Ancient Chinese Books - Cong Fau of the Tao Tse

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7
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books have exercises and massage that help to improve overall health of an individual

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Amma

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8
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further developed Chinese massage called in Tsubo, Shiatsu

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Japanese

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9
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ancient civilization that used hygienic purposes

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Hindus

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10
Q

What is Ayuverda?

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  • Sacred book
  • the art of life
  • written around 1800 BCE
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11
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made from mix of fats, resins, oils, and herbs to beautify the skin

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cream

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12
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ancient civilization that used massage for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes

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Egyptians

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13
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the practice of massage spread to Europe by 500 BCE

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Europe

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14
Q

believe in the well-being of body and mind

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Greeks

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15
Q

therapeutic purposes

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Dark Ages to the Renaissance

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16
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French surgeon developed and utilized massage

A

Ambroise Pare

17
Q

Massage Types:

A

gentle
medium
vigorous

18
Q

greek meaning of massage

A

knead

19
Q

arabic meaning of massage

A

mass, press gently

20
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french meaning of massage

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masser to massage