The effects of the court-type Thai traditional massage on anatomical relations blood flow and skin temperature of the neck shoulder and arm

摘要

BackgroundCourt-type Thai traditional massage (CTTM) has specific major signal points (MaSP) for treating musculoskeletal conditions. The objectives of this study are to investigate the anatomical surfaces and structures of MaSPs, and to examine blood flow (BF) and skin temperature (ST) changes after applying pressure on the MaSPs on neck, shoulder, and arm areas.