4 articles in this issue
Ann Blair Kennedy, LMT, BCTMB, DrPH
From an informal conversation to a peer reviewed, open-access, indexed journal, we are now celebrating the 10th anniversary of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice. We celebrate the uniqueness of... see more
Jeanne Massingill, LMT, MLD, CST, KT, NMT,Cara Jorgensen, LMT,Jacqueline Dolata, MBA,Ashwini R. Sehgal, MD
Background: Chronic localized pain and decreased upper extremity mobility commonly occur following breast cancer surgery and may persist despite use of pain medication and physical therapy.Purpose: We sought to determine the value of myofascial massage to... see more
Amanda Baskwill, PhD(c), MSc, BEd, RMT
Massage therapy education programs are responsible for preparing graduates for complex professional environments, while also ensuring graduates can access the profession by passing the regulatory body’s standardized certification or licensing examination.... see more
Cayla M. O’Hair, BA,Kathryn Armstrong, MA, LMT,Helena J.V. Rutherford, PhD
Background: A significant number of women continue to smoke tobacco during pregnancy despite the increased risk of complications to fetal and infant development. Therefore, effective interventions are needed to assist pregnant women with the process of to... see more