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apply deep tissue massage

skills

assisting and caring

providing health care or medical treatments

providing physical therapies

apply deep tissue massage

Description

Description

Apply precise techniques and pressures to bring changes to specific tissue layers in the body.

Alternative Labels

practice deep tissue massage

use deep tissue massage

utilise deep tissue massage

utilize deep tissue massage

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)