Tita: To, PT ka diba?
PT: Yes tita. Tita: So pwede na ko kapamasahe sa imo?
PT: Ahmm, sorry but no.
Tita: Why?!?!
There are 101 ways to do a massage, but a massage in the context of Physical Therapy is just a part of a whole rehabilitation program and never been the only focused. Massage if properly use can complement stretching, range of motion activities, strengthening exercises and the use of modalities that can rehabilitate and improve the patient’s well being.
Massage in Physiotherapy is not based on hunch but on Science.
Regular massage aims for relaxation while therapeutic massage is for rehabilitation. and,
its not only adding years to one’s life but what matter is to add life to each of those years.