Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Soft Tissue Therapy

The assessment, treatment, and management of soft tissue injury or dysfunction. Therapy is designed to reduce tension and irritation in affected tissues and may include MASSAGE; muscle stretching, or direct pressure on muscles, connective tissue, and TRIGGER POINTS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The assessment, treatment, and management of soft tissue injury or dysfunction. Therapy is designed to reduce tension and irritation in affected tissues and may include MASSAGE; muscle stretching, or direct pressure on muscles, connective tissue, and TRIGGER POINTS.

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  • Therapy, Soft Tissue

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16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2014

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  1. E02w.190.599.750w
  2. E02w.779.867.880w
  3. E02w.831.535.867.880w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Soft Tissue Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064746. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064746
  2. Soft Tissue Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_tissue_therapy
  3. Soft Tissue Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7554054