Pressure therapy (acupressure) - Appakuho

Japanese: 圧迫法(指圧) - あっぱくほう
Pressure therapy (acupressure) - Appakuho

...It incorporates the theories of Judo and modern physiology. (2) Compression method: This is a method in which the surface of the body is pressed vertically with the fingers or palm of the hand, utilizing the biological reaction caused by the baroreflex. It is important to select the correct degree of compression (lightness, speed, duration of compression, etc.) according to the patient's constitution, age, nature of the illness, etc. ...

*Some of the terminology that refers to "compression therapy (shiatsu)" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…柔道活法や近代生理学の理論をとり入れている。(2)圧迫法 体表面を手指や手掌によって垂直に圧迫し,圧反射による生体反応を利用する方法。圧迫の程度(軽重,緩急,圧迫時間の長短など)を,患者の体質,年齢,病気の性質などによって正しく選ぶことが重要である。…

※「圧迫法(指圧)」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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