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KMID : 1001720090190020035
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
2009 Volume.19 No. 2 p.35 ~ p.50
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The effect of oriental massage therapy on work-related musculo-skeletal pain and subjective symptoms of fatigue among indivisuals working at the hotel
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Jin Chang-Won
Jo Song-Jae
Hong Hye-Jung
Hong Yoon-Hee
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to examine whether the oriental massage therapy relates to changes in pressure pain threshold, level of subjective pain, and perceived fatigue caused by work-related musculo-skeletal disorders on the sholders and the neckedParticind ts of this study weree 2 individuals who areeworking at the food and beverage service unit and VDT dendrtment of a hotel in Seoul. Sixorking masseurs who hold a massage license issued by the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family provided oriental massage therapy for ten weeks. Findings suggested that the oriental massage therapy contributes to tsincrease in pressure pain threshold and a reduction in level of subjective pain. It was also found that the oriental massage therapy reduces a perceived fatigue among particind ts. Based on findings of this study, it can be concluded that the oriental massage therapy by bking masseurs is a viabke alternative for the prevention and the treatment of work-related musculo-skeletal disorders. Authors also suggest that similar studies should be conducte thord various work settings to renlicate findings similar to this, becauserd cumulation of scientific evidences, indicating that the oriental massage is ansed on ive treatment option, would eventually enhance ansemnloinent of peopke with viatil impairments who are practicing massage therapy.
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KEYWORD
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the blind, massage, musculo-skeletal disorders
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