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85 Diseases Researched for Massage/Therapeutic Touch
NameACCKFocus
Postpartum Depression762Locked
Premature Birth652Locked
Depression340Locked
Autism432Locked
Autism Spectrum Disorders432Locked
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function330Locked
Insomnia330Locked
Low Back Pain 230Locked
Osteoarthritis: Knee322Locked
Atopic Dermatitis220Locked
Birth: Labor & Delivery220Locked
Breast Cancer220Locked
Cancer: Pain 120Locked
Cancers: All120Locked
Cocaine Withdrawal220Locked
Colic220Locked
Cortisol: High220Locked
Fibromyalgia120Locked
HIV Infections220Locked
Headache220Locked
Infants: Very Low Birth Weight/Low Birth Weight220Locked
Postoperative Recovery220Locked
Stress220Locked
AIDS110Locked
Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat)110Locked
Alcohol Withdrawal110Locked
Alzheimer's Disease110Locked
Amphetamine Addiction/Withdrawal110Locked
Anorexia110Locked
Anxiety Disorders110Locked
Athletic Performance: Recovery 110Locked
Body Image Distortions110Locked
Bowel Surgery110Locked
Breastfeeding: Complications110Locked
Burns110Locked
Burns: Severe110Locked
Catecholamines: Elevated110Locked
Cellulite110Locked
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea110Locked
Circulation Problems110Locked
Cocaine Toxicity 110Locked
Cold Intolerance110Locked
Constipation110Locked
Cystic Fibrosis110Locked
Dementia110Locked
Diabetic Ulcer110Locked
Dry Eye Syndromes110Locked
Edema110Locked
End-Stage Renal Disease110Locked
Fatigue110Locked
Generalized Anxiety Disorder110Locked
High Cortisol110Locked
Hypogalactia110Locked
Kidney Failure110Locked
Kidney Failure: Chronic110Locked
Lactation Disorders110Locked
Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells110Locked
Morning Sickness110Locked
Multiple Sclerosis110Locked
Muscle Soreness: Exercise-Induced110Locked
Nasal Congestion110Locked
Neurogenic Bladder110Locked
Overactive Bladder110Locked
Parkinson's Disease110Locked
Peripheral Arterial Disease110Locked
Pregnancy Complications110Locked
Premenstrual syndrome110Locked
Preterm Infant Care110Locked
Renal Disease: End-Stage110Locked
Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Newborn110Locked
Schizophrenia110Locked
Sciatica110Locked
Smoking Cessation110Locked
Smoking Cessation: Nicotine Addiction110Locked
Surgery: All 110Locked
Sympathetic Nervous System: Over-Activity110Locked
Upper Respiratory Infections110Locked
Wound Healing110Locked
Osteoarthritis12Locked
Child Abuse: Psychological Effects11Locked
Domestic Violence11Locked
Family Violence11Locked
Postpartum Blood Loss11Locked
Postpartum Hemorrhage11Locked
Violence11Locked
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94 Abstracts with Massage/Therapeutic Touch Research

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Classical and acupuncture massage may be of value in the reduction of low-back pain. Sep 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2002 Sep 1;27(17):1896-910. PMID: 12221356
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2002
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Low Back Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy is significantly associated with alleviated depressive symptoms.Jul 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Clin Psychiatry. 2010 Jul;71(7):894-901. Epub 2010 Mar 23. PMID: 20361919
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy significantly reduced cancer pain compared with no massage treatment or conventional care.Mar 16, 2015

Pubmed Data : Integr Cancer Ther. 2015 Mar 17. Epub 2015 Mar 17. PMID: 25784669
Article Published Date : Mar 16, 2015
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Cancer: Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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The evidence is encouraging that massage therapy may alleviate a wide range of symptoms experienced by cancer patients. Apr 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Support Care Cancer. 2009 Apr;17(4):333-7. Epub 2009 Jan 13. PMID: 19148685
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Cancers: All
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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The existing literature provides modest support for the therapeutic value of massage for fibromyalgia. Jul 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Rheumatol Int. 2010 Jul;30(9):1151-7. Epub 2010 Mar 20. PMID: 20306046
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Fibromyalgia
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Abdominal massage may be an effective intervention for people with constipation. Aug 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Adv Nurs. 2010 Aug;66(8):1719-29. Epub 2010 Jun 16. PMID: 20557387
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Constipation
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Acupoints massage may improve the quality of sleep and quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease.Apr 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : J Adv Nurs. 2003 Apr;42(2):134-42. PMID: 12670382
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Insomnia, Kidney Failure, Renal Disease: End-Stage
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Acupressure with massage has a beneficial effect on fatigue and depression in patients with end-stage renal disease.Aug 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Biol Pharm Bull. 2007 Aug;30(8):1557-60. PMID: 15136963
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression, End-Stage Renal Disease, Fatigue, Kidney Failure: Chronic
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Acupuncture and reflexology for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer.Dec 31, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Integr Cancer Ther. 2017 09 ;16(3):258-262. Epub 2017 Feb 2. PMID: 28150504
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity: Peripheral Neuropathy
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture, Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Reflexology
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Acupuncture in combination with foot massage is superior to Alprazolam in the treatment of insomnia. Oct 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Antimicrob Chemother. 2001 Oct;48(4):487-91. PMID: 18630537
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Insomnia
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Acupunture may have therapeutic value for treating lactation deficiencies.Sep 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2010 Sep;30(9):731-3. PMID: 20886792
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breastfeeding: Complications, Hypogalactia, Lactation Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Pharmacological Actions : Galactogogue
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Anorexia nervosa symptoms are reduced by massage therapy.Jan 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Eat Disord. 2001;9(4):289-99. PMID: 16864390
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Anorexia, Cortisol: High
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Aroma-massage therapy with ginger and orange oil have potential as an alternative method for short-term knee pain relief.May 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Microbes Infect. 2006 May;8(6):1450-4. Epub 2006 Mar 29. PMID: 18534325
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ginger, Orange
Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy , Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Aromatherapy massage appears to be an effective intervention to reduce abdominal subcutaneous fat, waist circumference, and to improve body image in post-menopausal women.Jun 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2007 Jun;37(4):603-12. PMID: 17615482
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cypress Oil , Grapefruit seed oil
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat), Body Image Distortions
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Aromatherapy massage has beneficial effects on the psychological symptoms of postmenopausal Iranian women.May 31, 2013

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2013 Jun ;21(3):158-63. Epub 2013 Apr 16. PMID: 23642946
Article Published Date : May 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Menopausal Syndrome
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy Massage, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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Aromatherapy massage has immunological benefits. Jun 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2005 Jun;2(2):179-184. Epub 2005 Apr 27. PMID: 15937558
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy , Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Aromatherapy massage may have some value in a hospice setting for reducing insomnia.Mar 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Palliat Med. 2004 Mar;18(2):87-92. PMID: 15046404
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender
Diseases : Insomnia
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy , Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Aromatherapy massage using lavender oil is effective as a treatment for infantile colic.Apr 01, 2012

Pubmed Data : Int J Nurs Pract. 2012 Apr ;18(2):164-9. PMID: 22435980
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender
Diseases : Colic
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy , Aromatherapy Massage, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Aromatherapy-massage might be an effective intervention for postpartum mothers to improve physical and mental status and to facilitate mother-infant interaction.Mar 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006 Mar-Apr;51(2):e21-7. PMID: 16504900
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postpartum Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy , Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Chair massage has a positive effect in the treatment of anxiety in patients withdrawing from psychoactive drugs.Sep 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2010 Sep;16(9):979-87. PMID: 20799900
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Amphetamine Addiction/Withdrawal, Cocaine Withdrawal
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Compressed air massage improves healing of the diabetic foot. Feb 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Technol Ther. 2008 Feb;10(1):39-45. PMID: 18275361
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetic Ulcer, Wound Healing
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Connective tissue massage improves blood circulation in the lower limbs of type 2 diabetic patients and may be useful to slow the progression of Peripheral Arterial Disease.Aug 28, 2009

Pubmed Data : Neurosci Lett. 2009 Aug 28;460(2):103-7. Epub 2009 Apr 15. PMID: 19933770
Article Published Date : Aug 28, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Peripheral Arterial Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Court-type traditional Thai massage could be an alternative therapy for treatment of patients with chronic tension-type headaches.Dec 31, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015 ;2015:930175. Epub 2015 Sep 15. PMID: 26472986
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Headache
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Therapeutic Action Superior to Drug Therapy
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Effects of massage and acupressure on relieving labor pain, reducing labor time, and increasing delivery satisfaction.Jan 31, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Nurs Res. 2020 Feb ;28(1):e68. PMID: 31524645
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Foot massage has a positive effect on decreasing normal physiological lower leg oedema in late pregnancy.Oct 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Int J Nurs Pract. 2010 Oct;16(5):454-60. PMID: 20854342
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Edema, Pregnancy Complications
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Foot reflexology is therapeutic for patients with symptomatic idiopathic detrusor overactivity.Jun 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Jun;18(6):653-8. Epub 2006 Sep 27. PMID: 17003953
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Overactive Bladder
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Reflexology
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Foot reflexology was effective in reducing pain and fatigue level in people with colorectal cancer who received chemoradiotherapy.Feb 06, 2017

Pubmed Data : Int J Nurs Pract. 2017 Feb 7. Epub 2017 Feb 7. PMID: 28176423
Article Published Date : Feb 06, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Colorectal Cancer, Fatigue: Cancer-Associated
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Increased synchronization of the cerebral activity of the participant and the practitioner may be an important component of any subsequent beneficial effects.Jul 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2014 Aug ;20(8):649-53. Epub 2014 Jun 26. PMID: 24967637
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Reiki Therapy
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Infant massage improves mother-infant interaction for mothers with postnatal depression.Mar 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Affect Disord. 2001 Mar;63(1-3):201-7. PMID: 11246096
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postpartum Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Mother-Child Links
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Infant massage improves postnatal depression in mothers. Jul 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Affect Disord. 2008 Jul;109(1-2):189-92. Epub 2007 Dec 20. PMID: 18086500
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postpartum Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Itching, pain, and anxiety levels are reduced with massage therapy in burned adolescents.May 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Burn Care Res. 2010 May-Jun;31(3):429-32. PMID: 20453734
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Burns, Burns: Severe
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Leg massage reduces fatigue on recovery from high intensity cycling exercise. Apr 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Br J Sports Med. 2004 Apr;38(2):173-6. PMID: 15039254
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Athletic Performance: Recovery
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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M technique hand massage with or without aromatherapy significantly decreased chronic pain.Nov 30, 2014

Pubmed Data : J Holist Nurs. 2014 Dec ;32(4):304-13; quiz 314-5. Epub 2014 Apr 14. PMID: 24733781
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Chronic Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy Massage, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage accelerates brain development and the maturation of visual function in preterm infants. May 06, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Neurosci. 2009 May 6;29(18):6042-51. PMID: 19420271
Article Published Date : May 06, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Preterm Infant Care
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage and massage combined with Reiki has been shown to be effective in reducing the levels of stress and anxiety.Nov 27, 2016

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2016 Nov 28 ;24:e2834. Epub 2016 Nov 28. PMID: 27901219
Article Published Date : Nov 27, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Anxiety
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Reiki Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
Additional Keywords : Anti-Anxiety Agents, anxiety, Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Reiki Therapy, Stress
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Massage and reiki to reduce stress and improve quality of life.Dec 31, 2019

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2020 ;54:e03612. Epub 2020 Oct 12. PMID: 33053005
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Reiki Therapy
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Massage compares favorably to music therapies to relieve the severity of labor pain. May 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Womens Health (Lond Engl). 2010 May;6(3):377-81. PMID: 20426604
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Music
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Massage during labor decreases labor time, the duration of hospital stay and postpartum depression. Dec 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Physiol Biochem. 2009 Dec;65(4):369-76. PMID: 9443139
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage has a therapeutic effect on cocaine-exposed preterm neonates. Oct 01, 1993

Pubmed Data : J Dev Behav Pediatr. 1993 Oct;14(5):318-22. PMID: 8254063
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 1993
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cocaine Toxicity , Cocaine Withdrawal, Premature Birth
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage improves exercise-induced delayed-onset muscle soreness, and swelling. Jul 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Athl Train. 2005 Jul-Sep;40(3):174-80. PMID: 16284637
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Muscle Soreness: Exercise-Induced
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage may be beneficial during postoperative recovery for patients undergoing abdominal colorectal surgery.Jul 31, 2015

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015 Aug ;21(3):154-9. Epub 2015 Jun 12. PMID: 26256133
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Bowel Surgery
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Significant Treatment Outcome
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Massage therapy has positive effects on depressed pregnant women and their offspring. Jun 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 2004 Jun;25(2):115-22. PMID: 15715034
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Infants: Very Low Birth Weight/Low Birth Weight, Postpartum Depression, Premature Birth
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy improves the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Apr 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Apr;11(2):311-3. PMID: 15865498
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Alcohol Withdrawal
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy is associated with enhancement of the immune system's cytotoxic capacity. Feb 01, 1996

Pubmed Data : Int J Neurosci. 1996 Feb;84(1-4):205-17. PMID: 8707483
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1996
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Catecholamines: Elevated, Cortisol: High, HIV Infections, Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function, Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy may be an effective adjunct therapy for treating severe premenstrual symptoms.Dec 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : J Med Food. 2007 Dec;10(4):689-93. PMID: 10907210
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Premenstrual syndrome
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy may have a therapeutic role in alleviating symptoms of sciatica and low back pain. Jul 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2008 Jul;12(3):281-9. Epub 2008 Apr 10. PMID: 19083683
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Low Back Pain, Sciatica
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy may have benefit for skin conditions in young childrenOct 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Dermatol Clin. 2005 Oct;23(4):717-21. PMID: 16112449
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy may reduce pain, anxiety and tension in cardiac surgical patients post-operatively. May 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010 May;16(2):92-5. Epub 2009 Nov 14. PMID: 20347840
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postoperative Recovery
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy may reduce the frequency of chronic tension headaches.Oct 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Am J Public Health. 2002 Oct;92(10):1657-61. PMID: 12356617
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Headache
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy reduces pain, anxiety and tension after cardiac surgery. May 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010 May;16(2):70-5. Epub 2009 Jul 14. PMID: 20347836
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postoperative Recovery, Surgery: All
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage with essential oils has a therapeutic effect in childhood atopic eczema.Sep 01, 2000

Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2000 Sep;14(6):452-6. PMID: 10960901
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage with topical sesame oil was associated with significant reduction in pain severity of patients with limbs trauma.May 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2017 Jun ;32:41-48. Epub 2017 Mar 16. PMID: 28619303
Article Published Date : May 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Sesame Seed Oil
Diseases : Chronic Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics
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Massaging significantly improved colic symptoms during a one-week intervention for all outcomes. Dec 31, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2016 ;30:351. Epub 2016 Apr 9. PMID: 27453882
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Colic
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Significant Treatment Outcome
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Mechanical massage, manual lymphatic drainage and connective tissue manipulation techniques have a positive effect on fat mass in women with cellulite.Feb 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2010 Feb;24(2):138-42. Epub 2009 Jul 13. PMID: 19627407
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cellulite
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Massage: Lymphatic
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Music and massage interventions were effective on reducing pain and anxiety intensity and increasing relaxation level in burns patients.Feb 02, 2017

Pubmed Data : Burns. 2017 Feb 3. Epub 2017 Feb 3. PMID: 28169080
Article Published Date : Feb 02, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Anxiety, Burns, Wound Healing
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Music
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Nasal massage of the "yingxiang" acupuncture point improves nasal airway resistance and sensation of nasal airflow in patients with nasal congestion associated with acute upper respiratory tract infection.Apr 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Apr;89(4):1155-63. Epub 2009 Feb 11 PMID: 10219433
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Nasal Congestion, Upper Respiratory Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Natural killer cells and lymphocytes increase in women with breast cancer following massage therapy.Apr 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Int J Neurosci. 2005 Apr;115(4):495-510. PMID: 15809216
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer, Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Physical theray and massage reduces pain and improves the ease of breathing in adults with cystic fibrosis. Jan 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Cyst Fibros. 2009 Jan;8(1):79-81. Epub 2008 Aug 20. PMID: 18718820
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cystic Fibrosis
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Physical Therapy
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Physiological and psychological indicators suggest the effectiveness of slow-stroke back massage and hand massage in promoting relaxation in older people.Apr 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Clin Nurs. 2010 Apr;19(7-8):917-26. PMID: 20492036
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Pregnancy massage reduces prematurity, low birthweight and postpartum depression.Feb 03, 1997

Pubmed Data : Mutat Res. 1997 Feb 3;373(2):197-200. PMID: 19646762
Article Published Date : Feb 03, 1997
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Infants: Very Low Birth Weight/Low Birth Weight, Postpartum Depression, Premature Birth
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Preterm infants who received massage therapy not only showed greater weight gain but also a greater increase in serum insulin and IGF-1 levels.Dec 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2008 Dec;29(6):463-6. PMID: 18714203
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Premature Birth
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Qigong massage therapy has therapeutic effects in young children with autism. Apr 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : Teratology. 1999 Apr;59(4):252-60. PMID: 17597498
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Qigong
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Qigong massage treatment significantly improves social and language skills and reduces autistic behavior in children with autism. Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Am J Occup Ther. 2009 Jul-Aug;63(4):423-32. PMID: 19708471
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Qigong
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Reflexology has therapeutic value in treating cold intolerance.Apr 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2010 Apr;55(4):377-84. PMID: 20633515
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cold Intolerance
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Reflexology
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Reflexology may have therapeutic activity for urinary symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis. Jun 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Adv Nurs. 2008 Jun;62(5):512-20. PMID: 18489444
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Multiple Sclerosis, Neurogenic Bladder
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Reflexology
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Reflexology may limit further deteroration or maintain improvement of wellbeing in Parkinson's disease patients.May 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2010 May;16(2):96-100. Epub 2009 Nov 4. PMID: 20347841
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Parkinson's Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Self massage and mobilization is effective in treating complex regional pain syndrome in children.Jan 01, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Iowa Orthop J. 2015 ;35:175-80. PMID: 26361462
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Type I
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Self-knee massage with ginger oil in patients with osteoarthritis.Oct 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Res Theory Nurs Pract. 2017 Nov 1 ;31(4):379-392. PMID: 29137696
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ginger
Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics
Additional Keywords : Plant Oils
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Shiatsu treatment as an adjuvant therapy for schizophrenia results in statistically and clinically significant improvement improvement.Sep 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2009 Sep-Oct;15(5):44-6. PMID: 19771930
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Schizophrenia
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Shiatsu
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Smoking cravings are reduced by self-massage.Jan 01, 1999

Pubmed Data : Prev Med. 1999 Jan;28(1):28-32. PMID: 9973585
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Smoking Cessation, Smoking Cessation: Nicotine Addiction
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Stable preterm infants gain more weight and sleep less after five days of massage therapy.Nov 24, 2008

Pubmed Data : Arch Intern Med. 2008 Nov 24;168(21):2311-6. PMID: 12904452
Article Published Date : Nov 24, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Premature Birth
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Swedish massage monotherapy successfully remediates symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.Jun 30, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Clin Psychiatry. 2016 Jul ;77(7):e883-91. PMID: 27464321
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Tactile massage has a therapeutic effect on severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.Jun 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Scand J Caring Sci. 2006 Jun;20(2):169-76. PMID: 16756522
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Morning Sickness
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Thai massage and thai herbal compression provided comparable clinical efficacy to oral ibuprofen after three weeks of treatment.Dec 31, 2013

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2014 ;2014:490512. Epub 2014 Sep 1. PMID: 25254207
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Thai Herbal Formulations
Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Drugs
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Thai massage appears to have therapeutic value in the treatment of autistic children's behavior. Dec 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Dec;15(12):1355-61. PMID: 20001837
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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The results of this study showed that a therapeutic touch plan is effective in reducing acute chemotherapy-induced nausea.Dec 31, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Educ Health Promot. 2015 ;4:61. Epub 2015 Aug 6. PMID: 26430688
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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The use of lavender and bergamot oils in massage are helpful in relieving depression and anxiety.Aug 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Nat Prod Commun. 2011 Aug ;6(8):1199-204. PMID: 21922934
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Bergamot, Lavender
Diseases : Anxiety Disorders, Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Blood Pressure
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The use of punctual plugs may result in a number of significant adverse effects.Oct 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : Ophthalmology. 2006 Oct;113(10):1859.e1-6. Epub 2006 Aug 22. PMID: 16920195
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Dry Eye Syndromes
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Punctual plugs
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Therapeutic massage of the neck and shoulders produces changes in peripheral blood flow. Jul 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2010 Jul;16(7):723-32. PMID: 20590481
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Circulation Problems
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Therapeutic touch and hand massage decreased the anxiety and increased the comfort levels of the elderly living in the nursing home.Apr 12, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Relig Health. 2019 Apr 13. Epub 2019 Apr 13. PMID: 30982141
Article Published Date : Apr 12, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aging, Anxiety
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Therapeutic touch educes agitated behavior and cortisol in persons with Alzheimer's disease.Oct 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Biol Res Nurs. 2002 Oct;4(2):104-14. PMID: 12408216
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease, High Cortisol
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Therapeutic touch improves 'closeness' between parents and their autistic children, as well as improved sleep patterns and relaxation. Aug 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2005 Aug;11(3):182-9. PMID: 16005835
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism Spectrum Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Mother-Child Links
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Therapeutic touch significantly reduces stress-associated behavioral symptoms in subjects with dementia. Jun 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Forsch Komplementmed. 2009 Jun;16(3):181-9. Epub 2009 Jun 5. PMID: 19657203
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Dementia, Stress
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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There is some evidence to support the use of massage therapy to improve quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS. Jan 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010(1):CD007502. Epub 2010 Jan 20. PMID: 20091636
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : AIDS, HIV Infections
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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This demonstrated the effectiveness of therapeutic touch in the babies' relaxation and pain reduction.Nov 30, 2013

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2013 Dec ;11(4):421-5. PMID: 24488378
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Newborn
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Touch massage reduces sympathetic nervous system activity. Jul 16, 2010

Pubmed Data : Auton Neurosci. 2010 Jul 16. Epub 2010 Jul 16. PMID: 20638912
Article Published Date : Jul 16, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Sympathetic Nervous System: Over-Activity
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Touch therapy improves intimacy and communcation between parents and their autistic children. Sep 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : J Child Health Care. 2002 Sep;6(3):171-81. PMID: 12224834
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism Spectrum Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
Additional Keywords : Mother-Child Links
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A case series of beneficial clinical outcomes associated with manual lumbar spine therapy in complex regional pain syndrome.Jan 01, 2020

Pubmed Data : Physiother Theory Pract. 2020 Jan ;36(1):241-248. Epub 2018 Jun 6. PMID: 29873592
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2020
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Type I, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Type II
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Giving massage to children with autism may help to enhance the emotional bond between parent and child.Dec 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Child Health Care. 2005 Dec;9(4):245-55. PMID: 16275663
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy reduces pain in pregnant women, alleviates prenatal depression in both parents and improves their relationships.Apr 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2008 Apr;12(2):146-50. Epub 2007 Oct 2. PMID: 19083666
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2008
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postpartum Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy seems to be efficacious in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Dec 11, 2006

Pubmed Data : Arch Intern Med. 2006 Dec 11-25;166(22):2533-8. PMID: 17159021
Article Published Date : Dec 11, 2006
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis: Knee
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Preterm infant massage elicits consistent increases in vagal activity and gastric motility that are associated with greater weight gain.Nov 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Acta Paediatr. 2007 Nov;96(11):1588-91. Epub 2007 Sep 21. PMID: 17888059
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2007
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Premature Birth
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Massage therapy may have a role in attenuating violence and touch deprivation in adolescents. Jan 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Adolescence. 2002;37(148):735-49. PMID: 12564826
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2002
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Diseases : Child Abuse: Psychological Effects, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, Violence
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Uterine massage after delivery of the placenta is advised to prevent post partum hemorrhage. Jan 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008(3):CD006431. Epub 2008 Jul 16. PMID: 18646154
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2008
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Postpartum Blood Loss, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch

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