ENGLISH PAPER

TREND AND ISSUE IN COMPLEMENTARY CARE

“MASSAGE”
 PREFACE

Om Swastyastu

First of all, thanks to God because of the help of God, writers can finished the paper
entitled “Trend and Issue Complementary Care” in the right time.

The writers hope this paper can usefull in adding knowledge about complementary care. the
writers realize there are many shortcomings in the paper. And the writers hope for criticsm and
suggestions for perfecting this paper in the future.

Om Santhi, Santhi, Santhi, Om

Denpasar, 2 December 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background
Complementary therapies are methods of trying to treat illnesses, and these
methods fall outside of conventional medicine. The word ‘complementary’ refers to the
fact that they may be used in addition to the conventional medicine approaches advised
by medical professionals. Some practitioners use these therapies on their own, instead
of conventional medicine. This use makes it an alternative therapy rather than a
complementary therapy. Parts of Complimentary Care suc as; acupressur, acupunktur,
reflexy, traditional herbal of medicine, massage therapy, and others. in this era,
complimentary care is importand because can completing the conventional medicine.
many patients or peoples, prefers to do complementary care to help them stablize their
health. (Cancer Research, 2016)
One of the part of Complementary therapy is Massage therapy. Massage therapy
is used to help manage a health condition or enhance wellness. It involves manipulating
the soft tissues of the body. Massage has been practiced in most cultures, both Eastern
and Western, throughout human history, and was one of the earliest tools that people
used to try to relieve pain. Massage therapy has been studied for several types of pain,
including low-back pain, neck and shoulder pain, pain from osteoarthritis of the knee,
and headaches. And with appropriate precautions, massage therapy can be part of
supportive care for cancer patients who would like to try it; however, the evidence that
it can relieve pain and anxiety is not strong.

1.2 Formulation Of The Problems

1. What is the meaning of Massage Therapy?
2. What is Trend and Issue in Complementary Care about Massage?

1.3 The Purpose of The Paper

1. To finish english assignments
2. To know about the concept of Massage therapy
3. To know about trend and issue about massage in complementary care
1.4 The Benefit of The Paper
1. The readers can understand about the concept of massage therapy
2. The readers know and understand about trend and issue of massage in
complementary care
 CHAPTER II

DISCUSSION

2.1 The Concept of Massage Therapy

1. Definition of Massage Therapy
Massage is the manipulation of soft tissues in the body. Massage
techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms,
feet, or a device. Massage is a technique that applies pressure to parts of the
body by stroking, kneading, tapping or pressing. It aims to relax you mentally
and physically. Massage may concentrate on the muscles, the soft tissues, or on
the acupuncture points. Massage therapy is used to help manage a health
condition or enhance wellness. So, Massage therapy is the scientific
manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, consisting primarily of manual
(hands-on) techniques such as applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and
moving muscles and body tissues by doing the 5 step, such as; Strocking,
Kneeding, Friction, tapping, and pressing.

2. The Types of Massage Therapy

3. The Step of Massage Therapy

4. The Benefit of Massage Therapy

2.2 Trend and Issue in Complementary Care about Massage

 CHAPTER III

FINAL

3.1 Conclusion
3.2 Advice
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