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.
Reader Stories. 1  Share Your Story. 2  Scientific evidence on massage therapy is limited. 3  Massage therapy appears to have few serious risks if it is used appropriately and provided by a trained massage professional. 4  Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use.