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A 19 page research paper that explores the topic of shiatsu, which means literally "finger" (shi) and "pressure" (atsu) and is rather like acupuncture, but without the needles (Klein 46). It is a Japanese word that describes a contemporary therapy that has its roots in Oriental traditional medicine. The writer explores what shiatsu is; its basic principles and philosophy; and what constitutes its practice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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has its roots in Oriental traditional medicine (Introduction). It has sometimes been referred to as "Japanese physiotherapy" (Introduction). The treatment, approach and philosophy that underlies shiatsu is similar to acupuncture
(Introduction). Oriental philosophy maintains that there are fourteen channels or meridians throughout the human body through which energy or "ki" flows (Klein 46). When ki is blocked by stress or
other concerns, the body becomes unbalanced and ill health can result (Klein 46). Shiatsu massage involves the practitioners using their fingers, toes, elbows, and knees to apply pressure to points
(tsubos) along these meridians and thereby free up the blocked Ki (Klein 46). As this indicates the application of pressure is the most fundamental principle of shiatsu. Due to
this fact, it is sometimes referred to as accupressure, but this is incorrect, as shiatsu is actually a variation of accupressure (Introduction). Unlike accupressure, shiatsu sometimes involves applying pressure to
a wide area and not simply to the tsubo pressure points (Introduction). Also, in addition to pressure application, shiatsu involves gentle stretching and manipulation techniques. These aspects of shiatsu have
been borrowed from modern physiotherapy rather than originating with the ancient art of massage (Introduction). However, shiatsu differs markedly from Western versions of massage, both in technique and in theory.
Swedish massage therapists, for example, use long, flowing movements with their hands that knead musculature. Shiatsu practitioners, on the other hand, use rhythmic motions and gradual pressure to the meridians
and tsubos (Introduction). Often, very light "holding" techniques may be employed that make use of the practitioners palms in a manner that is reminiscent of the "laying on of hands"
that is used in spiritual healing (Introduction). Oriental philosophy maintains that there is a life force, a flow energy, through the human body that creates individual physical structure and
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