Fibromyalgia: researchers trying to fathom the causes of this painful condition
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"Fibromyalgia is something of a mystery. It can’t be detected with scans or blood tests, yet it causes lifelong pain for millions of people."
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Complementary Care for Breast Cancer Patients
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It is estimated that 40% of cancer survivors use integrative approaches to manage symptoms and improve their well-being after conventional cancer treatments, this includes: massage, acupuncture, and yoga (Sohl et al. 2015).
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Read MoreThe Placebo Response and Healthcare
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The way a therapist presents themselves and present their techniques has influence on the treatment. The magnitude of a response may be influenced by mood, expectation, and conditioning, this is often referred to as the placebo response.
Read MoreMassage Therapy and Ankle Sprains
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Following an initial ankle injury there is a risk of re-injury dependent on a combination of factors including, but not limited to: sensorimotor deficits and changes in ankle biomechanics. Soft tissue mobilization may help in the rehabilitation process.
Read MoreResearch Review: Peripheral Nerve Entrapment & Massage Therapy
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What I think is an interesting area of research is to what point can manual therapy mitigate the development of peripheral nerve entrapment and what are the implications for patients.
Read MoreAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
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I am delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with Jacqueline Tibbett and Jolie Haun on a presentation about the current state of evidence as it relates to massage therapy. In preparation for this upcoming talk at the 95th annual American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), I have posted some of the references and summary statements.
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