Define the difference between local and global body patterns of posture and movement and explain why a therapeutic massage practitioner addresses both levels when working to improve muscle and joint function

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A local pattern refers to the structures or movement patterns of a specific joint or muscle. A global pattern refers to larger patterns of posture and movement, such as kinetic chains, developmental movement patterns, and whole-body movements. A practitioner addresses local patterns by applying hands-on interventions to specific parts of the body, and addresses global patterns by applying hands-on interventions to affected areas of the body to improve the whole-body pattern.