6 articles in this issue
Antony Porcino, PhD, HSI
Kamil Mustafa, MSc, Mariusz Pawel Furmanek, PhD, Aleksandra Knapik, MSc, Bogdan Bacik, PhD, Grzegorz Juras, PhD
Background: Swedish massage is one of the common treatments to provide optimal start and readiness of athletes. The ability of kinesthetic differentiation (KD) is crucial in sport performance. This skill allows to adapt demanded muscle forces to optimize ... see more
Katharina L. Wiest, PhD, MSPH, Victoria J. Asphaug, MScPH, Kathryn E. Carr, Emily A. Gowen, LMT, Timothy T. Hartnett, MSW, MHA
Background: Chronic pain is a common cause of health care utilization and high levels of pain are pronounced in individuals engaged in methadone maintenance treatment. Although massage has been demonstrated to alleviate chronic pain symptoms, its use as a... see more
Liza J. Dion, CMT, Susanne M. Cutshall, RN, CNS, Nancy J. Rodgers, CMT, Jennifer L. Hauschulz, CMT, Nikol E. Dreyer, CMT, Barbara S. Thomley, BA, Brent Bauer, MD
Background: Massage therapy is offered increasingly in US medical facilities. Although the United States has many massage schools, their education differs, along with licensure and standards. As massage therapy in hospitals expands and proves its value, m... see more
Alexander T.M. van de Water