Evidence-Based Massage Therapy Resources

Evidence-Based Massage Therapy for Specific Conditions: As the body of knowledge to support the use of massage therapy continues to grow, understanding the basic science behind what we do enable us to apply this work to a number of conditions including, but not limited to:

• Sports Massage for Athletic Performance

• Cervicogenic Dizziness

• Cervicogenic Tinnitus

• Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain

• Frozen Shoulder

• Shin Splints

• Phantom Limb Pain

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 

• Post-Surgical ACL Injuries 

• Nerve Entrapments

• Massage Therapy for People with Dupuytren's Disease

• Massage Therapy for People with Elbow Pain

• Massage Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Repetitive Strain Injuries

• Massage Therapy for People with Tendon Pain

Additional Resources for Massage Therapists

• A Summary of Current Systematic Reviews of Massage Therapy (August 2024)

• List of 15 Books About Neuroscience, Pain and The Human Body

• Top 25 Open Access Papers for Massage Therapists

• A Brief History of Massage Therapy: From Ancient Times to Modern Healthcare

• A Few Thoughts on Myofascial Trigger Points

• Mindfulness-Based Interventions

• The Use of Cupping Massage for Musculoskeletal Pain

• Unlock the Language of Massage: Your Guide to Massage Therapy Terms

• The Power of Touch: Exploring the Science Behind Massage Therapy