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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.

02/02/2026

“The study aims to determine the effect of arm massage on the success of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in breast cancer patients undergoing intravenous chemotherapy.” https://bit.ly/4c76AjT

01/26/2026

“This study aimed to explore women’s experiences of massage during childbearing…[via] a qualitative study using an inductive approach. Semi-structured interviews with 12 women in Sweden were carried out, and data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.” https://bit.ly/4qIZdnn

01/12/2026

“This study aims to evaluate the impact of combining foot acupoint massage (FAM) and medium-frequency electrical stimulation (MFES) on the recovery of GI function after colorectal tumor surgery.” https://bit.ly/3YVdl0F

01/05/2026

“Aims: To compare the effects of Swedish massage (SM) and hip strengthening exercises (HSE) versus control on pain, range of motion (ROM), and function in older adults with Knee osteoarthritis (KOA).” https://bit.ly/4qecaFA

12/29/2025

“This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of Swedish hand massage on the quality of life of women undergoing mastectomy…The intervention group received Swedish massage twice a week for three weeks, with each session lasting 20 min, while the sham group received only light surface touch for the same duration.” https://bit.ly/4pSHtW9

12/22/2025

“This integrative framework conceptualizes how manipulation of the soft tissues engage both sensory-afferent and cognitive-affective pathways ideally situated to reshape predictive models of somatosensory experience and counter the long-term effects of trauma and pain.” https://bit.ly/45o9kFk

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

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