Visually induced analgesia during massage treatment in chronic back pain patients
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DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1066
Abstract: Previous findings suggest that watching sites of experimental and chronic pain can exert an analgesic effect. Our present study investigates whether watching one's back during massage increases the analgesic effect of this treatment in chronic… read more here.
Keywords: massage; back pain; pain patients; chronic back ... See more keywords
The effect of massage therapy on fatigue after chemotherapy in gastrointestinal cancer patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06304-8
Abstract: Gastrointestinal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy usually suffer from fatigue, which may affect different aspects of their lives. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of massage therapy on fatigue after chemotherapy in gastrointestinal cancer… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; massage; fatigue; gastrointestinal cancer ... See more keywords
Randomized control trial evidence for the benefits of massage and relaxation therapy on sleep in cancer survivors—a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s11764-020-00972-x
Abstract: Purpose Cancer survivors may experience sleep disturbances during and after their cancer treatments. While pharmacological approaches are commonly used to address sleep disturbances, they may have a number of adverse effects. This review studied the… read more here.
Keywords: massage; therapy; cancer survivors; cancer ... See more keywords
Expanding Our Reach: the Value of Massage Therapists in Melanoma Identification
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DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01795-1
Abstract: Massage therapists are uniquely positioned to identify skin cancer. Seminal work in 2013 revealed that 40% of massage therapists do not receive any training in skin cancer identification (Campbell et al. J Cancer Educ 28:158–164,… read more here.
Keywords: massage; massage therapists; skin cancer; identification ... See more keywords
Massage‐induced spinal epidural hematoma presenting with delayed paraplegia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2019.01.017
Abstract: Background: Spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) is an uncommon but serious emergency condition rare cases of spontaneously or following a minor traumatic event without bony injury. Objective: We report the rare case of SEH associated with… read more here.
Keywords: massage; massage induced; epidural hematoma; presenting delayed ... See more keywords
Does abdominal massage improve gastrointestinal functions of intensive care patients with an endotracheal tube?: A randomized clinical trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.12.018
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Gastrointestinal dysfunction is one of the most common problems among patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Currently, medicinal and non-medicinal methods are being used to prevent gastrointestinal problems. Among non-medicinal methods, abdominal massage is… read more here.
Keywords: massage; intensive care; group; abdominal massage ... See more keywords
Therapeutic massage to enhance family caregivers' well-being in a rehabilitation hospital.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2019.03.020
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE A massage therapy program was implemented to address the psychological well-being of family caregivers to patients in a rehabilitation hospital. The impact of massage "dosage" on caregiver stress and psychological well-being was… read more here.
Keywords: massage; program; psychological well; family caregivers ... See more keywords
The effect of hand and foot massage on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101344
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the effect of hand massage and foot massage on fatigue in hemodialysis patients. METHODS This randomized, controlled and quasi-experimental study was conducted between October 19, 2018… read more here.
Keywords: massage; hand foot; hemodialysis; foot massage ... See more keywords
Massage therapy for home care patients using the health insurance system in Japan.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.01.003
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To clarify the status of home care massage services provided to patients. This will help in understanding how many patients utilize this service and the circumstances under which treatment is provided. DESIGN A retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: massage; home care; care massage; therapy ... See more keywords
Massage therapy as a complementary treatment for Parkinson's disease: A Systematic Literature Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102340
Abstract: OBJECTIVE There is no definite cure for Parkinson's disease (PD); therefore, the goals for symptomatic treatment are to improve quality of life and manage the motor and non-motor symptoms of the disease. Although massage is… read more here.
Keywords: massage; massage therapy; motor symptoms; review ... See more keywords
"I Didn't Know Massages Could Do That:" A qualitative analysis of the perception of hospitalized patients receiving massage therapy from specially trained massage therapists.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102509
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study examined the perception and experience of hospitalized palliative care eligible patients receiving massage therapy from specially trained massaged therapist. DESIGN Twenty hospitalized palliative care eligible patients received three differing doses of massage… read more here.
Keywords: massage; massage therapy; perception; therapy specially ... See more keywords