The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)

Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회)
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A Study on New Invention Model of Handy Deep Friction Massager${(R)}$ by Using DFM

DFM 원리를 이용한 휴대용 Deep Friction Massager${(R)}$ 치료기기 모형개발에 관한 연구

  • Park, Jj-Whan (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Daejon Health Sciences collage)
  • Published : 2004.06.30
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Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to make a handy Deep Friction Massager by using DFM in based on Dr. Cyriax's manual medicine. Also this study's aimed to heal soft tissue lesions - low back pain, neck pain, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, frozen shoulder, myofibrosis etc. - which has resolved adhesion scar tissue problem in soft tissue. The results of this study were as followings ; 1. Deep friction massager has a effect not only massage but also healing, because it is broken the physiologic bridge of scar tissue in soft tissue. 2. It is possible to reduce the fatigue and effort of therapists during the deep friction massage. 3. Deep friction massager is made of handy form, so it is very convenient of using and application to patients.

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