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Massage therapy research review.
Field T. Field T. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2016 Aug;24:19-31. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2016.04.005. Epub 2016 Apr 23. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2016. PMID: 27502797 Free PMC article. Review.
Although many of the studies have involved comparisons between massage therapy and standard treatment control groups, several have compared different forms of massage (e.g. ...Despite these methodological problems and the dearth of research from the U.S., the …
Although many of the studies have involved comparisons between massage therapy and standard treatment control groups, several …
Massage therapy can effectively relieve cancer pain: A meta-analysis.
Zhang Y, Wang S, Ma X, Yuan Y, Cheng H, Lin L, Tian L. Zhang Y, et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Jul 7;102(27):e33939. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000033939. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023. PMID: 37417622 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: Thirteen randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis, containing 1000 patients (498 in the massage therapy group and 502 in the control group). Massage therapy could significantly relieve cancer pain in patients (standardiz …
RESULTS: Thirteen randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis, containing 1000 patients (498 in the massage th …
Massage therapy research review.
Field T. Field T. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Nov;20(4):224-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.07.002. Epub 2014 Aug 1. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014. PMID: 25172313 Free PMC article. Review.
When moderate and light pressure massage have been compared in laboratory studies, moderate pressure massage reduced depression, anxiety and heart rate, and it altered EEG patterns, as in a relaxation response. ...Further research is needed to identify underlying ne …
When moderate and light pressure massage have been compared in laboratory studies, moderate pressure massage reduced depressio …
Meta-Analysis of Massage Therapy on Cancer Pain.
Lee SH, Kim JY, Yeo S, Kim SH, Lim S. Lee SH, et al. Integr Cancer Ther. 2015 Jul;14(4):297-304. doi: 10.1177/1534735415572885. Epub 2015 Mar 17. Integr Cancer Ther. 2015. PMID: 25784669 Free article. Review.
Therefore, many patients with cancer have turned to complementary therapies to help them with their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Massage therapy is increasingly used for symptom relief in patients with cancer. The current study aimed to investigate …
Therefore, many patients with cancer have turned to complementary therapies to help them with their physical, emotional, and spiritual well- …
Manual Massage Therapy for Patients with COPD: A Scoping Review.
Polastri M, Clini EM, Nava S, Ambrosino N. Polastri M, et al. Medicina (Kaunas). 2019 May 17;55(5):151. doi: 10.3390/medicina55050151. Medicina (Kaunas). 2019. PMID: 31108862 Free PMC article.
Background and objectives: Manual massage therapy is a therapeutic option for the treatment of several pathological conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. ...The present study reports current evidence on the systemic effects of manual massage in pat …
Background and objectives: Manual massage therapy is a therapeutic option for the treatment of several pathological conditions …
Use of Massage Therapy for Pain, 2018-2023: A Systematic Review.
Mak S, Allen J, Begashaw M, Miake-Lye I, Beroes-Severin J, De Vries G, Lawson E, Shekelle PG. Mak S, et al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e2422259. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.22259. JAMA Netw Open. 2024. PMID: 39008297 Free PMC article.
IMPORTANCE: Massage therapy is a popular treatment that has been advocated for dozens of painful adult health conditions and has a large evidence base. ...Studies of sports massage therapy, osteopathy, dry cupping or dry needling, and internal massa …
IMPORTANCE: Massage therapy is a popular treatment that has been advocated for dozens of painful adult health conditions and h …
Massage therapy has short-term benefits for people with common musculoskeletal disorders compared to no treatment: a systematic review.
Bervoets DC, Luijsterburg PA, Alessie JJ, Buijs MJ, Verhagen AP. Bervoets DC, et al. J Physiother. 2015 Jul;61(3):106-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2015.05.018. Epub 2015 Jun 17. J Physiother. 2015. PMID: 26093806 Free article. Review.
QUESTION: Is massage therapy effective for people with musculoskeletal disorders compared to any other treatment or no treatment? ...PARTICIPANTS: People with musculoskeletal disorders. INTERVENTIONS: Massage therapy (manual manipulation of the soft ti …
QUESTION: Is massage therapy effective for people with musculoskeletal disorders compared to any other treatment or no treatme …
Effects of massage therapy on pain and anxiety intensity in patients with burns: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Miri S, Hosseini SJ, Ghorbani Vajargah P, Firooz M, Takasi P, Mollaei A, Ramezani S, Tolouei M, Emami Zeydi A, Osuji J, Farzan R, Karkhah S. Miri S, et al. Int Wound J. 2023 Aug;20(6):2440-2458. doi: 10.1111/iwj.14089. Epub 2023 Jan 21. Int Wound J. 2023. Retraction in: Int Wound J. 2025 Mar;22(3):e70235. doi: 10.1111/iwj.70235. PMID: 36680488 Free PMC article. Retracted. Review.
Massage therapy intervention significantly reduced the intensity of anxiety in burn patients (standard mean difference: -7.07, 95% CI: -10.13 to -4.01, Z = 4.53, I(2) : 98.2, P < .001). Overall, the present systematic review and meta-analysis showed that massa …
Massage therapy intervention significantly reduced the intensity of anxiety in burn patients (standard mean difference: -7.07, …
Yoga and massage therapy reduce prenatal depression and prematurity.
Field T, Diego M, Hernandez-Reif M, Medina L, Delgado J, Hernandez A. Field T, et al. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2012 Apr;16(2):204-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2011.08.002. Epub 2011 Sep 23. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2012. PMID: 22464118 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Eighty-four prenatally depressed women were randomly assigned to yoga, massage therapy or standard prenatal care control groups to determine the relative effects of yoga and massage therapy on prenatal depression and neonatal outcomes. Following 12 wee …
Eighty-four prenatally depressed women were randomly assigned to yoga, massage therapy or standard prenatal care control group …
Massage Therapy and Quality of Life in Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Qualitative Study.
Ali A, Rosenberger L, Weiss TR, Milak C, Perlman AI. Ali A, et al. Pain Med. 2017 Jun 1;18(6):1168-1175. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnw217. Pain Med. 2017. PMID: 27590465 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
SUBJECTS: Eighteen adults who previously participated in a dose-finding clinical trial of massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee. METHODS: Face-to-face and telephone interviews using a standardized interview guide. Triangulation of qualitative and quantitati …
SUBJECTS: Eighteen adults who previously participated in a dose-finding clinical trial of massage therapy for osteoarthritis o …
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