Lomi Lomi as a massage with movements: a conceptual synthesis?
This article narratively reviews the evidence of 2 therapeutic modalities, massage and passive movement. The authors suggest that these 2 treatment techniques may be combined as 1 treatment to be used in a variety of clinical settings. We present the rationale through which the concept of massage with movement (MWM) has been developed and constructed from the principles of passive movements with gentle massage during Lomi Lomi massage. It is hypothesized that through further investigation and empirical studies, this concept may allow bodywork and movement therapists, nurses, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to combine the positive effects of passive movements with those of massage for patients' health benefits, most notably through enhanced relaxation.
Posadzki
Paul
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University of East Anglia School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom.
Smith
Toby O
TO
Lizis
Pawel
P
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D059408:Pain Management; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012064:Relaxation Therapy / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods*