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  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Therapeutic Massage Modalities
  • Evidence-Based Practice in Manual Therapies

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  • Massage therapy, including deep tissue massage, is increasingly popular in complementary and integrative medicine.
  • The efficacy and safety of deep tissue massage require rigorous evaluation.
  • Lack of standardized definitions hinders consistent research and clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze existing definitions of deep tissue massage in scientific literature.
  • To review the current body of evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of deep tissue massage.
  • To propose a clearer distinction between deep massage and deep tissue massage.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of scientific literature was conducted.
  • Analysis focused on identifying definitions and reported outcomes of deep tissue massage.
  • The review synthesized findings on efficacy, safety, and definitional inconsistencies.

Main Results:

  • No universally accepted definition of deep tissue massage was found; therapist intention is often cited.
  • A proposed distinction separates "deep massage" (intent) from "deep tissue massage" (specific method).
  • Evidence suggests potential benefits for pain and range of motion, but study heterogeneity limits conclusions. Rare, serious adverse events were noted.

Conclusions:

  • Future research necessitates a standardized definition for deep tissue massage.
  • Development of a classification system and common control comparators are crucial for advancing research.
  • Consistent methodology will enable clearer conclusions on efficacy and safety.