Setting The Groundwork for Evidence-Based Practice: 10 Influential Researcher
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Setting The Groundwork for Evidence-Based Practice: 10 Influential Researcher
Evidence-based practice is a process intended to optimize decision-making by emphasizing the use of evidence from well designed research. This includes the use of logical reasoning and the gathering of ideas and knowledge from many overlapping disciplines.
This is a list of ten influential researchers that will help to set the groundwork for an evidence-based approach.
ONE - Amanda Baskwill
Amanda Baskwill is The Associate Dean of Allied Health at Humber College in Toronto Ontario. She is also Registered Massage Therapist/Researcher who brings a lot to the table in promoting the massage therapy profession.
Notable Works
Baskwill, A. (2018). Developing Capability: Transforming Massage Therapy Education through Inquiry-based Learning. IJTMB.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30108668
Baskwill, A. (2015). A guiding framework to understand relationships within the profession of massage therapy. J Bodyw Mov Ther.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27634076
Baskwill, A. (2017). A Case for Mixed Methods Research in Massage Therapy. IJTMB.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28912905
TWO - Thomas Best
Thomas Best is a researcher at Ohio State University who has put out some quality research on mechanotherapy as it relates to massage therapy. To learn more about his work I recommend listening to his talk: Massage Therapies - From Lab Bench Top to the Patient
Notable Works
Schroeder, A. N., & Best, T. M. (2015). Is Self Myofascial Release an Effective Pre-exercise and Recovery Strategy? A Literature Review. Current Sports Medicine Reports.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25968853
Best, T. M., & Crawford, S. K. (2017). Massage and postexercise recovery: The science is emerging. Br J Sports Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27797730
Best, T.M., Gharaibeh, B., Huard, J. (2013). Stem cells, angiogenesis and muscle healing: a potential role in massage therapies? Br J Sports Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23197410
THREE - Geoffrey Bove
Nervi nervorum, fibrosis and triggerpoints, Geoffrey Bove has contributed a lot of scientific research to the world of manual therapy. I have been following his work closely, I can't wait to see what works he comes out with in the future.
Notable Works
Bove, G., Harris, M., Zhao, H., & Barbe, M. (2016). Manual therapy as an effective treatment for fibrosis in a rat model of upper extremity overuse injury. J Neurol Sci.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26810536
Quintner, J.L., Bove, G.M., and Cohen, M.L. (2015) A critical evaluation of the trigger point phenomenon. Rheumatology.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25477053
Bove, G.M., Chapelle, S.L., ... Mokler, D.J. (2017). Attenuation of postoperative adhesions using a modeled manual therapy. PLoS One.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28574997/
FOUR - Tiffany Field
Tiffany Field is a well known researcher in the field of massage therapy. She is the founder of The Touch Research Institute, a research lab at the University of Miami.
Notable Work
Field, T. (2016). Massage therapy research review. Complement Ther Clin Pract.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27502797
Field, T., Diego, M., ... Hernandez, A. (2012). Yoga and massage therapy reduce prenatal depression and prematurity. J Bodyw Mov Ther.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22464118
Diego, M.A., Field, T. (2009). Moderate pressure massage elicits a parasympathetic nervous system response. Int J Neurosci.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19283590
FIVE - Ann Blair Kennedy
Ann Blair Kennedy is currently the editor for The International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. She is a researcher and Assistant Professor University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Ann has written on a wide variety of subjects that will help the profession grow and explore emerging opportunities.
Notable Works
Kennedy, A.B., Munk, N. (2017). Experienced Practitioners' Beliefs Utilized to Create a Successful Massage Therapist Conceptual Model: a Qualitative Investigation. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28690704
Kennedy, A.B., Patil, N., Trilk, J.L. (2018). 'Recover quicker, train harder, and increase flexibility': massage therapy for elite paracyclists, a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29387449
Kennedy, A.B., Cambron, J.A., ... Saunders, R.P. (2018). Advancing health promotion through massage therapy practice: A cross-sectional survey study. Prev Med Rep.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29984138
SIX - Francis McGlone
Francis McGlone is the head of the Somatosensory & Affective Neuroscience Group at Liverpool JM University. His primary area of research is in C-tactile afferents – a group of nerves hypothesised to code for the pleasure of touch.
Notable Works
Cascio, C.J., Moore, D., McGlone, F. (2018). Social touch and human development. Dev Cogn Neurosci.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29731417
Lloyd, D.M., McGlone, F.P., Yosipovitch, G. (2015). Somatosensory pleasure circuit: from skin to brain and back. Exp Dermatol.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25607755
McGlone, F., Wessberg, J., Olausson, H. (2014). Discriminative and affective touch: sensing and feeling. Neuron.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24853935
SEVEN - Lorimer Moseley
It was a given that I was going to add Moseley to the list, he is a powerhouse in the world of pain science, his work with David Butler has had a big influence on the direction the profession in moving. The hardest part was deciding which three articles to feature on this list.
Notable Works
Wallwork, S., Bellan, V., Catley, M., & Moseley, G. (2016). Neural representations and the cortical body matrix: Implications for sports medicine and future directions. Br J Sports Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26682866
Moseley, G.L., Baranoff, J., Rio, E., ... Hainline, B. (2018). Nonpharmacological Management of Persistent Pain in Elite Athletes: Rationale and Recommendations. Clin J Sport Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30024479
Moseley, G.L. (2018). Whole of community pain education for back pain. Why does first-line care get almost no attention and what exactly are we waiting for? Br J Sports Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29982226
EIGHT - Christopher Moyer
Christopher Moyer is a psychologist by trade but has contributed a lot to the world of massage and meditation.
Notable Works
Moyer, C. A., Seefeldt, L., Mann, E. S., & Jackley, L. M. (2011). Does massage therapy reduce cortisol? A comprehensive quantitative review. J Bodyw Mov Ther.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21147413
Moyer CA. (2008). Affective massage therapy. IJTMB.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21589715
Moyer, C., Rounds, J., & Hannum, J. (2004). A Meta-Analysis of Massage Therapy Research. Psychological Bulletin.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14717648
NINE - Jo Nijs
Jo Nijs has contributed to over 150 peer reviewed publications, he does a good job of explaing central sensitization and how it relates to 'musculoskeletal pain'. These three papers are just a small section of his notable work, but it should give you a good starting point!
Notable Works
Malfliet, A., Kregel, J., ... Nijs, J. (2018). Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education Combined With Cognition-Targeted Motor Control Training on Chronic Spinal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29710099
Nijs, J., Mairesse, O., Neu, D., ... Goubert, D. (2018). Sleep Disturbances in Chronic Pain: Neurobiology, Assessment, and Treatment in Physical Therapist Practice. Phys Ther.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29425327
Nijs, J., & Houdenhove, B. V. (2009). From acute musculoskeletal pain to chronic widespread pain and fibromyalgia: Application of pain neurophysiology in manual therapy practice. Manual Therapy.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18511329
TEN - Robert Schleip
Robert Schleip released groundbreaking fascial research in 2003 and he has continued to put out quality content. I had a hard time narrowing down his list to only three papers.
Notable Work
Klingler, W., Velders, M., Hoppe, K., Pedro, M., & Schleip, R. (2014). Clinical Relevance of Fascial Tissue and Dysfunctions. Curr Pain Headache Rep.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24962403
Wilke, J., Schleip, R., Yucesoy, C.A., Banzer, W. (2018). Not merely a protective packing organ? A review of fascia and its force transmission capacity. J Appl Physiol (1985).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29122963
Zügel, M., Maganaris, C.N., ... Schleip, R., Hodges, P.W. (2018). Fascial tissue research in sports medicine: from molecules to tissue adaptation, injury and diagnostics. Br J Sports Med.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30072398