International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

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

09/26/2025

Check out one of the many great articles in IJTMB's Special Issue on Massage and Mental Health, co-authored by Dr. Sarah Fogarty and Cal Cates of Healwell:

A Qualitative Scoping Review of Massage and Massage Therapy on the Mental Health and Well-being of Individuals Living with a Serious and Potentially Life-limiting Physical Illness Sarah Fogarty Western Sydney University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6358-5873 Ronna Moore La Trobe University Cal Cates....

09/22/2025

“[This randomized clinical blind trial] examine[s] the short-term effects of classical massage (CM) on pain, mobility, disability, psychological state, and quality of life (QoL), and compare them with placebo massage (PM) when added to conventional physiotherapy (CP) in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NCLBP).” http://bit.ly/4pSaZMj

09/15/2025

“This paper aims to report the demographic and practice characteristics of the recently refreshed Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI) membership.” http://bit.ly/4gp2Iek

09/11/2025

New IJTMB Massage & Mental Health special issue has been released! Learn about the impact of massage on mental health for PTSD, life-limiting physical illness, and more. Commentary section explores a proposed framework for interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, mental health practitioners, and MTs. Check it out today! www.ijtmb.org

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09/08/2025

“[This study performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of] nonpharmacological therapies widely used to improve the sleep quality of menopausal women experiencing insomnia.” http://bit.ly/46g3eGU

09/01/2025

“This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and percussion massage therapy on pain, disability, kinesiophobia, and proprioceptive function in individuals with cervical disc herniation.” http://bit.ly/3VthUNK

08/25/2025

“This study employs a multi-index network meta-analysis to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and comparative ranking of non-surgical treatments for post-burn scars.” http://bit.ly/4fTWxyE

08/18/2025

“MTs and LAcs, while practicing within their professional scope, can enhance diagnostic awareness through careful observation and patient-centered communication. When supported by institutional infrastructure and interdisciplinary trust, these providers serve as valuable contributors to early detection and care coordination.” http://bit.ly/4fH9Yla

08/14/2025

Learn more about the upcoming September issue of IJTMB regarding manual therapy and mental health, as Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Fogarty, chats with Guest Editor, Dr. Cynthia Price:

New Research Perch! Listen in as IJTMB Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Fogarty, speaks with guest editor Dr. Cynthia Price about the upcoming September 2025 Special Issue of IJTMB concerning massage therapy and mental health: http://bit.ly/47vtBux