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.
Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Massage may range from light stroking to deep pressure. There are many different types of massage, including these common types: 1  Swedish massage. This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize you.  Deep massage.