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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. Swedish versus Thai massage), and different active therapies such as massage …
Although many of the studies have involved comparisons between massage therapy and standard treatment control groups, several have co …
Swedish Massage: A Systematic Review of its Physical and Psychological Benefits.
Barreto DM, Batista MVA. Barreto DM, et al. Adv Mind Body Med. 2017 Spring;31(2):16-20. Adv Mind Body Med. 2017. PMID: 28659510
Context Swedish massage is the systematic application of manual pressure and the movement of soft tissue, with rhythmical pressure and stroking to obtain or maintain health. ...Conclusions Swedish massage has shown beneficial effects for multiple p …
Context Swedish massage is the systematic application of manual pressure and the movement of soft tissue, with rhythmical pr …
The Benefits of an Integral HAMMAM Experience Combining Hydrotherapy and Swedish Massage on Pain, Subjective Well-Being and Quality of Life in Women with Endometriosis-Related Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Rodríguez-Ruiz Á, Arcos-Azubel C, Ruiz-Pérez M, Peinado FM, Mundo-López A, Lara-Ramos A, Salinas-Asensio MDM, Artacho-Cordón F. Rodríguez-Ruiz Á, et al. Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Oct 13;60(10):1677. doi: 10.3390/medicina60101677. Medicina (Kaunas). 2024. PMID: 39459464 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
Background and Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an integral HAMMAM experience, a 4-week therapeutic program that combined hydrotherapy and Swedish massage, applied in a multisensorial immersive environment, on pain, well-being and quality of life (QoL) i …
Background and Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an integral HAMMAM experience, a 4-week therapeutic program that combined hydrot …
The effectiveness of Swedish massage and traditional Thai massage in treating chronic low back pain: a review of the literature.
Netchanok S, Wendy M, Marie C, Siobhan O. Netchanok S, et al. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2012 Nov;18(4):227-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2012.07.001. Epub 2012 Aug 18. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2012. PMID: 23059437 Review.
AIM: To review the effectiveness of Swedish and traditional Thai massage in treating chronic low back pain. BACKGROUND: Thai and Swedish massage both appear to relieve lower back pain but their relative effectiveness has not been clearly established. . …
AIM: To review the effectiveness of Swedish and traditional Thai massage in treating chronic low back pain. BACKGROUND: Thai a …
Massage therapy in rheumatoid arthritis.
Khojakulova U, Yessirkepov M, Zimba O, Fedorchenko Y. Khojakulova U, et al. Rheumatol Int. 2025 Mar 22;45(4):76. doi: 10.1007/s00296-025-05833-3. Rheumatol Int. 2025. PMID: 40119884 Review.
Evidence from clinical studies suggests that massage modalities-including Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage, and foot reflexology-can reduce pain, improve joint function, and modulate inflammatory markers (e.g., IL-6, TNF-alpha) and cortisol levels …
Evidence from clinical studies suggests that massage modalities-including Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage, …
Swedish massage for shoulder function and postmastectomy pain syndrome: randomised controlled trial.
Rostami Z, Azizzadeh Forouzi M, Faris Abdulghani M, Mangolian Shahrbabaki P, Canillas-Dufau T, Dehghan M. Rostami Z, et al. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2025 Dec 23;16(1):150-161. doi: 10.1136/spcare-2025-005760. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2025. PMID: 41233171 Clinical Trial.
METHODS: This study was conducted as a randomised clinical trial, the convenience sampling method was employed, and the samples were randomly divided into two groups. The Swedish massage group (n=21) received Swedish hand massages for a duration of 3 w …
METHODS: This study was conducted as a randomised clinical trial, the convenience sampling method was employed, and the samples were randoml …
Swedish massage as an adjunct approach to Help suppOrt individuals Pregnant after Experiencing a prior Stillbirth (HOPES): a convergent parallel mixed-methods single-arm feasibility trial protocol.
Fogarty S, Heazell AEP, Munk N, Hay P. Fogarty S, et al. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2024 Apr 30;10(1):67. doi: 10.1186/s40814-024-01499-z. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2024. PMID: 38689324 Free PMC article.
The intervention is massage therapy treatments, and participants will receive up to five massages within a 4-month period at intervals of their choosing. Primary quantitative outcomes are the feasibility and acceptability of the massage intervention. Secondar …
The intervention is massage therapy treatments, and participants will receive up to five massages within a 4-month period at i …
The effect of Swedish massage on pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients: A randomized controlled trial.
Sahraei F, Rahemi Z, Sadat Z, Zamani B, Ajorpaz NM, Afshar M, Mianehsaz E. Sahraei F, et al. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022 Feb;46:101524. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101524. Epub 2021 Dec 18. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022. PMID: 34953451 Clinical Trial.
On patients in the experimental group, a 30-min Swedish massage was performed regularly for eight weeks: twice a week for the first four weeks, and three times a week for the last four weeks. ...Furthermore, in the experimental group, the mean scores of pain and pai …
On patients in the experimental group, a 30-min Swedish massage was performed regularly for eight weeks: twice a week for the …
Effects of Swedish Massage at Different Times of the Day on Dynamic and Static Balance in Taekwondo Athletes.
Bayrakdaroğlu S, Eken Ö, Bayer R, Yagin FH, Kızılet T, Kayhan RF, Ardigò LP. Bayrakdaroğlu S, et al. Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Jan 10;12(2):165. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12020165. Healthcare (Basel). 2024. PMID: 38255054 Free PMC article.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of different durations of Swedish massage on the static and dynamic balance at different times of the day in taekwondo athletes. ...Importantly, these improvements were independent of the time of day when the …
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of different durations of Swedish massage on the static and dynamic bal …
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