| Clinical massage | The treatment of musculoskeletal conditions using a framework based on information gathered through an advanced knowledge of anatomy, proficient palpation skills, competent assessment ability, a thorough history, and visual observation.
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| Clinical reasoning | The process of taking separate details of the subject, analyzing and evaluating the information, and organizing it into usable patterns that can be applied to the treatment.
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| Manual therapy | The diagnosis and treatment of the ailments of various etiologies through hands-on intervention.
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| Massage therapy | The manual manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for therapeutic purposes.
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| Medical massage | A system of manually applied techniques designed to reduce pain, establish normal tissue tension, create a positive tissue environment, and normalize the movement of the musculoskeletal system.
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| Orthopedic massage | A combination of therapeutic assessment, manipulation, and movement of locomotor soft tissues to reduce pain and dysfunction.
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| Sensitivity | The percentage of subjects tested who have the condition and show a positive result.
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| Specificity | The percentage of subjects who show a negative result but who do not have the condition.
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| Swedish Movement System | Developed by Per Henrik Ling, a combination of massage, gymnastics, and exercise used in the treatment of disease and injury.
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