7 articles in this issue
Ann Blair Kennedy, LMT, BCTMB, DrPH
Peer review is a mainstay of scientific publishing and, while peer reviewers and scientists report satisfaction with the process, peer review has not been without criticism. Within this editorial, the peer review process at the IJTMB is defined and... see more
Mica Rosenow, MS, LMT BCTMB, Niki Munk, PhD, LMT
Introduction: Massage has shown promise in reducing symptoms related to dissociation and anxiety that can exacerbate chronic pain and suffering. The combat wounded, veteran population is increasing and requires a multidisciplinary approach for comprehensi... see more
Danielle Gentile, PhD, Danielle Boselli, MS, Susan Yaguda, MSN,RN, Rebecca Greiner, PhD, PA-C, Chasse Bailey-Dorton, MD, MSPH
Background: Healing Touch (HT) and Oncology Massage (OM) are nonpharmacologic pain interventions, yet a comparative effectiveness study has not been conducted for pain in breast cancer. Purpose: This breast cancer subgroup analysis compared t... see more
Manju Mohan, RN, RM, Linda Varghese, RN, RM
Background: Reflexology may help induce labour and reduce pain during childbirth. Fear of pain associated with childbirth leads to increase in the irregular use of cesarean method. Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the effect of reflexology on... see more
Venkatesan Prem, PT, PHD, Vaidya Sanika, PT, Harikesan Karvannan, PT, PHD
Background: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is the primary source of lowback pain. Main muscles forming the force closure of sacroiliac joint are the biceps femoris and gluteus maximus which increase the stability through massive attachments via sacro... see more
Bernice Landels, Bachelor of Health Studies
Background: Conventional rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries postsurgery is generally site-specific and aims to return the person to ‘normal’ function. Commonly, conventional treatment focuses locally and little or no attention is given to ... see more
Assem Al Refaei