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This treatment approach combines massage,<ref>Ekerholt K, Bergland A. Massage as interaction and a source of information. Advances in physiotherapy. 2006 Jan 1;8(3):137-44.</ref> balance exercises and relaxation. It is popular in Scandinavian countries and has been established to aid in the relief of pain as well as psychosomatic disorders.<ref name=":0">Dragesund T, Kvåle A. Study protocol for Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy versus Cognitive Patient Education in combination with active individualized physiotherapy in patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain–a randomized controlled trial. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2016 Dec;17(1):1-9.</ref>
This treatment approach combines massage,<ref>Ekerholt K, Bergland A. Massage as interaction and a source of information. Advances in physiotherapy. 2006 Jan 1;8(3):137-44.</ref> balance exercises and relaxation. It is popular in Scandinavian countries and has been established to aid in the relief of pain as well as psychosomatic disorders.<ref name=":0">Dragesund T, Kvåle A. Study protocol for Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy versus Cognitive Patient Education in combination with active individualized physiotherapy in patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain–a randomized controlled trial. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2016 Dec;17(1):1-9.</ref>
{{#ev:youtube|PDz6jwXd6zo}}<ref> Faggruppen for psykomotorisk fysioterapi
. Informational video about Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz6jwXd6zo [last accessed 18/11/2021]</ref>


Based on the premise that stress resulting from physical, psychological and social situations  may have effects on the body. Affecting muscle tension, breathing, posture, flexibility, balance, and movements.<ref name=":0" /> During assessment and treatment,  all these elements are considered in order to achieve effective management.  
Based on the premise that stress resulting from physical, psychological and social situations  may have effects on the body. Affecting muscle tension, breathing, posture, flexibility, balance, and movements.<ref name=":0" /> During assessment and treatment,  all these elements are considered in order to achieve effective management.  

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This treatment approach combines massage,[1] balance exercises and relaxation. It is popular in Scandinavian countries and has been established to aid in the relief of pain as well as psychosomatic disorders.[2]

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Based on the premise that stress resulting from physical, psychological and social situations may have effects on the body. Affecting muscle tension, breathing, posture, flexibility, balance, and movements.[2] During assessment and treatment, all these elements are considered in order to achieve effective management.

Also known as Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. It was formed by Aadel Bülow-Hansen (1906–2001); a physiotherapist and Trygve Braatøy (1904–1953); a psychiatrist in the late 1940s.

Indication
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Chronic pain[4]

Psychological symptoms [4]

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  1. Ekerholt K, Bergland A. Massage as interaction and a source of information. Advances in physiotherapy. 2006 Jan 1;8(3):137-44.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Dragesund T, Kvåle A. Study protocol for Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy versus Cognitive Patient Education in combination with active individualized physiotherapy in patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain–a randomized controlled trial. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2016 Dec;17(1):1-9.
  3. Faggruppen for psykomotorisk fysioterapi . Informational video about Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz6jwXd6zo [last accessed 18/11/2021]
  4. 4.0 4.1 Bergland A, Olsen CF, Ekerholt K. The effect of psychomotor physical therapy on health‐related quality of life, pain, coping, self‐esteem, and social support. Physiotherapy Research International. 2018 Oct;23(4):e1723.