James Cyriax and the history of orthopaedic medicine and deep friction massage

James Cyriax: The Father of Orthopaedic Medicine and Deep Friction Massage

Dr. James Cyriax was a British physician renowned as the 'father of orthopaedic medicine' for his systematic approach to diagnosing and treating soft tissue lesions. His development of deep friction massage remains a foundational technique in modern physical therapy and manual medicine.