What does CTM stand for?

Connective Tissue Massage

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These basic techniques are then extended to cover topics including massage in patients with respiratory disorders, connective tissue massage, lymphoedema, sport, babies and infants, palliative care, soft tissue manipulation, and even includes a brief section covering 'Eastern' systems that incorporate massage.

Beard's Massage: Principles and Practice of Soft Tissue Manipulation, ...

The development of deep connective tissue massage therapy is credited to the German, Elizabeth Dicke.

Deep Connective Tissue Massage

The most basic massages are: connective tissue massage, acupressure, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, deep muscle massage, myofascial release, myotherapy, reiki,l shiatsu, sports massage, rofing, Swedish massage,infant massage, Thai massage, and trigger point.

Choosing the Correct Massage Techniques

Autonomic theory includes Bindegwebbsmassage, or connective tissue massage, and Hoffa massage.

Myofascial Manipulation Theory and Clinical Application

This section is followed by a lengthy section that concerns various physical modalities used in pain management, including heat, cold, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, acupuncture, connective tissue massage, exercise, and mobilization.

Pain Management in Physical Therapy