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massage
Manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneeding or tappping.
Indications:
- massage therapy is helpful reducing cancer pain
- 20 minutes 3-4 time/week provided by a caregiver can alleviate cancer pain & improve mood [2,3,4]
Specific
carotid sinus massage
General
physical therapy (PT)
alternative medicine (complementary medicine)
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
- Kozak L, Vig E, Simons C, Eugenio E, Collinge W, Chapko M.
A feasibility study of caregiver-provided massage as supportive
care for Veterans with cancer.
J Support Oncol. 2013 Sep;11(3):133-43.
PMID: 24400393
- Kutner JS, Smith MC, Corbin L et al
Massage therapy versus simple touch to improve pain and mood
in patients with advanced cancer: a randomized trial.
Ann Intern Med. 2008 Sep 16;149(6):369-79.
PMID: 18794556 Free PMC Article
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 9th edition (GRS9)
Medinal-Walpole A, Pacala JT, Porter JF (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2016