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Bodywork therapy systems.

J McPartland1, B Miller

  • 1Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|October 12, 1999
PubMed
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This review explores diverse bodywork systems, highlighting common principles like the ten principles of movement. It categorizes and contrasts various bodywork modalities within a historical context.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Somatic Studies
  • Biomechanical and Movement Sciences

Background:

  • Bodywork encompasses a wide range of manual and movement-based therapies.
  • Understanding the diverse systems and their underlying principles is crucial for practitioners and researchers.
  • A historical perspective provides context for the evolution of bodywork practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of various bodywork systems.
  • To identify common principles and differences among these systems.
  • To present a historically informed categorization of bodywork modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on bodywork systems.
  • Topical grouping of bodywork modalities based on their theoretical frameworks and techniques.

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  • Historical analysis of the development of different bodywork approaches.
  • Main Results:

    • Identified key bodywork systems including biomechanical, structural, movement therapies, and energy-field techniques.
    • Described commonalities, notably the ten principles of movement, across diverse bodywork systems.
    • Provided generalizations differentiating various bodywork systems based on their core tenets and methodologies.

    Conclusions:

    • Bodywork systems, despite their diversity, share fundamental principles that can be generalized.
    • A structured, historical overview aids in understanding the landscape of bodywork.
    • Further research can explore the specific applications and efficacy of these categorized systems.