The Evidence for Massage Therapy: A Summary of Current Research (Spring 2025)

The Evidence for Massage Therapy: A Summary of Current Research (Spring 2025)

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. While massage therapy has shown promise, more research is still needed to determine the optimal duration, frequency, and intensity to maximize its benefits.

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A Summary of Current Massage Therapy Research (January 2025)

A Summary of Current Massage Therapy Research (January 2025)

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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A Summary of Massage Therapy Research (August 2024)

A Summary of Massage Therapy Research (August 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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A Summary of Massage Therapy Research (January 2024)

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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Massage Therapy for People with Tendon Pain

Massage Therapy for People with Tendon Pain

A multidisciplinary approach that supports lifestyle factors (sleep, stress, and physical activity) can have a profound effect on chronic disease progression. Depending on the person’s needs and goals massage therapists are able to incorporate a number of rehabilitation strategies for tendon pain based on patient-specific assessment findings.

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