Lomi Lomi as a massage with movements: a conceptual synthesis?

Posadzki, Paul, Smith, Toby O. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1673-2954 and Lizis, Pawel (2009) Lomi Lomi as a massage with movements: a conceptual synthesis? Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 15 (6). pp. 44-49. ISSN 1078-6791

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Allied Health Professions (former - to 2013)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Norwich Epidemiology Centre Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Promotion Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Rehabilitation Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health
Depositing User:	Rhiannon Harvey
Date Deposited:	06 May 2011 13:47
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2023 00:40
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/29983
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