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
The prevalence of osteoarthritic symptoms of the hands amongst female massage therapists
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hsag.2017.01.006
Abstract: Abstract Background Numerous occupations increase one's risk of developing osteoarthritis. Massage therapists rely heavily on their hands and cumulative hand strain injuries that occur whilst performing a massage may lead to the development of osteoarthritic… read more here.
Keywords: massage; index; age; osteoarthritic symptoms ... See more keywords
Variation determinants within massage therapists’ professional identity
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DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2021-0255
Abstract: Abstract Objectives Individuals have multiple, competing identities that vary in importance to the self. Professional identity is a way in which individuals attribute meaning to their contribution to society and is influenced by complex factors.… read more here.
Keywords: variation determinants; massage therapists; professional identity; identity ... See more keywords