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The IJTMB is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the research (methodological, physiological, and clinical) and professional development of therapeutic massage and bodywork and its providers, encompassing all allied health providers whose services include manually applied therapeutic massage and bodywork. The Journal provides a professional forum for editorial input; scientifically-based articles of a research, educational, and practice-oriented nature; readers’ commentaries on journal content and related professional matters; and pertinent news and announcements. IJTMB is currently indexed in PubMed Central, Quertle, the Directory of Open Access Journals, CrossRef,HealthIndex, IndexCopernicus, Google Scholar, and Hinari.

12/15/2025

“[This study aims] to perform a systematic review of the existing evidence of the effects of manual therapy, both conventional and nonconventional, on any playing-related musculoskeletal disorder (PRMD) outcome in instrumentalists.” https://bit.ly/4qfdlEm

12/11/2025

A new issue of IJTMB has been released! Read an editorial about leadership in the MT profession, research articles about massage for athletes, those with cancer-related pain, sinus headache, fibromyalgia, TMJ, menstrual cramps, & constipation, as well as a commentary on the potential impact of MT on veterans. Check it out here: www.ijtmb.org

12/08/2025

“This study aimed to determine and compare the immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and classical massage (CM) in children aged 10–11 years with chronic neck pain.” https://bit.ly/44TlAxi

12/01/2025

“This study aimed to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology massage on neuropathic pain in women with type 2 diabetes.” https://bit.ly/48GAFER

11/24/2025

“The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of soft tissue manipulation (Deep Tissue Massage - DTM) on subjective and objective parameters in a group of office workers with chronic low back pain.” https://bit.ly/43QcUrc

11/17/2025

“Objective: To investigate the impact of massage therapy on pain syndrome and shoulder function in women undergoing mastectomy, specifically those referred to oncology centres in Kerman.” https://bit.ly/48kPHzW

11/10/2025

“Objective: to verify the impact of the use of connective tissue massage technique versus myofascial release performed manually by the therapist and foam roller self-myofascial release on fibromyalgia pain-related outcomes.” https://bit.ly/4859u6h

11/03/2025

“Objectives: To identify and describe the available evidence on the characteristics of massage service provision in specialist [palliative care] settings.” https://bit.ly/4oPvGXK

10/20/2025

“A quasiexperimental design was employed at a South Indian teaching hospital to study back massages' impact on sleep quality among orthopedic patients. The study involved 80 participants…” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41098470/

10/13/2025

“This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on neck pain, disability, quality of life, and pain thresholds in patients with migraine.” http://bit.ly/4h5nTCg

10/06/2025

“This randomized controlled clinical trial investigated the effects of gastrocnemius functional massage (GFM) combined with neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on spasticity, gait parameters, and functional mobility in stroke patients.” http://bit.ly/4mRd20b

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