GelfoamÂ® absorbable gelatin sponge, USPDESCRIPTIONGELFOAM Dental Sponges are small,sterile, surgical sponges preparedfrom specially treated and purifiedgelatin solution which is beaten todesired porosity, dried, sectioned,packaged, sealed, and sterilized by dryheat.
More research is needed to determine how effective massage therapy is, which health problems improve the most from this technique, and whether it is more cost effective than other types of treatment. Although massage is usually offered in the community by private practitioners, it is slowly being integrated into a variety of health care settings, such as hospice care facilities and hospitals.
The standard type of massage offered in most clinics, gyms, spas, and wellness centers, Swedish massage therapy is virtually synonymous with massage therapy. Using lotion or oil, massage therapists typically begin with broad general strokes and then transition to specific strokes to address problem areas.