Best of 2018: Free Research Articles
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Setting The Groundwork for Evidence-Based Massage: 10 Influential Researchers
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This list of ten influential researchers will help to set the groundwork for an evidence based approach.
Read MoreA List of Systematic Reviews of Massage Therapy
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Massage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option, that is increasingly being used alongside standard medical care to help manage a number of symptoms. In this post I wanted to highlight a number of systematic reviews that support the use of massage therapy.
Read MoreMassage Therapy and Fibromyalgia
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It has been shown that mind-body approaches massage therapy, acupuncture, tai chi, & yoga may help relieve pain & reduce anxiety when integrated with standard care.
Read More10 Open Access Case Reports for Massage Therapists
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If you are a massage therapist who is interested in reading massage therapy research, PubMed is a great resource but most massage therapists do not have academic access to journals.
This is not the only barriers to entry, sorting through the data is like drinking from a fire-hose, if you search Massage therapy on PubMed you will get nearly 14,000 returns. If you are looking to learn more about massage therapy research I have put together a list of 10 open access case reports.
Read MoreEvidence-Based Practice For Massage Therapists: Part 2
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Massage Therapy has exploded into mainstream healthcare, it is now a recognized treatment option for a wide range of injuries. This means the profession is moving into new formal settings. As part of this shift, it is important that therapists learn to think critically and evaluate research.
In an effort to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, I have compiled a number of resources setting groundwork for evidence-based practice.
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