10 Articles About The Neuroscience of Touch

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10 Articles About The Neuroscience of Touch

Touch is one of the most underused tools in medicine

Research into touch is coming out at an ever increasing rate, some of this research is changing the way we think about the physical and psychological effect of touch. Whether you are a therapists interested in the nervous system or you simply are looking for reading materials for continuing education credits, here is a list of ten open access articles about touch and the nervous system.

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A Summary of Massage Therapy Research (January 2024)

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A Summary of Massage Therapy Research (January 2024)

Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that is used alongside standard medical care to help manage a number of symptoms. This post highlights systematic reviews and meta-analyses that support the use of massage therapy. Based on these systematic reviews massage therapy has a growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing pain and improving health-related quality of life in a variety of health conditions and rehabilitation.

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Musculoskeletal Pain and Treatment-Related Plasticity

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Musculoskeletal Pain and Treatment-Related Plasticity

Treatments for musculoskeletal pain often have similar outcomes. One underlying concept with relevance to musculoskeletal pain rehabilitation (physical activity and exercise, manual therapy, acupuncture, cognitive-behavior therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, etc.) is plasticity.

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An Evidence-Based Approach to Massage Therapy

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An Evidence-Based Approach to Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that can improve quality of life for patients with a variety of conditions. Having an evidence-based explanation of why massage therapy works can help develop a cohesive message of this conservative approach and the value that massage therapists deliver.

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