Massage/Therapeutic Touch

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Classical and acupuncture massage may be of value in the reduction of low-back pain.

Pubmed Data : Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2002 Sep 1;27(17):1896-910. PMID: 12221356
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2002
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Low Back Pain : CK(234) : AC(24)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture : CK(1294) : AC(147), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Massage therapy is significantly associated with alleviated depressive symptoms.

Pubmed Data : J Clin Psychiatry. 2010 Jul;71(7):894-901. Epub 2010 Mar 23. PMID: 20361919
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression : CK(674) : AC(88)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

The evidence is encouraging that massage therapy may alleviate a wide range of symptoms experienced by cancer patients.

Pubmed Data : Support Care Cancer. 2009 Apr;17(4):333-7. Epub 2009 Jan 13. PMID: 19148685
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2009
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Cancers: All : CK(9062) : AC(2869)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

The existing literature provides modest support for the therapeutic value of massage for fibromyalgia.

Pubmed Data : Rheumatol Int. 2010 Jul;30(9):1151-7. Epub 2010 Mar 20. PMID: 20306046
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Fibromyalgia : CK(537) : AC(57)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Abdominal massage may be an effective intervention for people with constipation.

Pubmed Data : J Adv Nurs. 2010 Aug;66(8):1719-29. Epub 2010 Jun 16. PMID: 20557387
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Constipation : CK(316) : AC(36)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Acupoints massage may improve the quality of sleep and quality of life in patients with end-stage renal disease.

Pubmed Data : J Adv Nurs. 2003 Apr;42(2):134-42. PMID: 12670382
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Insomnia : CK(471) : AC(56), Kidney Failure : CK(668) : AC(41), Renal Disease: End-Stage : CK(22) : AC(3)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure : CK(293) : AC(26), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Acupressure with massage has a beneficial effect on fatigue and depression in patients with end-stage renal disease.

Pubmed Data : Biol Pharm Bull. 2007 Aug;30(8):1557-60. PMID: 15136963
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression : CK(674) : AC(88), End-Stage Renal Disease : CK(335) : AC(3), Fatigue : CK(194) : AC(30), Kidney Failure: Chronic : CK(134) : AC(19)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure : CK(293) : AC(26), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Acupuncture in combination with foot massage is superior to Alprazolam in the treatment of insomnia.

Pubmed Data : J Antimicrob Chemother. 2001 Oct;48(4):487-91. PMID: 18630537
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Insomnia : CK(471) : AC(56)
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture : CK(1294) : AC(147), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(826) : AC(164)

Acupunture may have therapeutic value for treating lactation deficiencies.

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2010 Sep;30(9):731-3. PMID: 20886792
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breastfeeding: Complications : CK(187) : AC(20), Hypogalactia : CK(10) : AC(1), Lactation Disorders : CK(132) : AC(16)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)
Pharmacological Actions : Galactogogue : CK(13) : AC(3)

Anorexia nervosa symptoms are reduced by massage therapy.

Pubmed Data : Eat Disord. 2001;9(4):289-99. PMID: 16864390
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Anorexia : CK(62) : AC(7), Cortisol: High : CK(841) : AC(60)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Aroma-massage therapy with ginger and orange oil have potential as an alternative method for short-term knee pain relief.

Pubmed Data : Microbes Infect. 2006 May;8(6):1450-4. Epub 2006 Mar 29. PMID: 18534325
Article Published Date : May 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Ginger : CK(310) : AC(89), Orange : CK(127) : AC(28)
Diseases : Osteoarthritis: Knee : CK(357) : AC(38)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Aromatherapy massage appears to be an effective intervention to reduce abdominal subcutaneous fat, waist circumference, and to improve body image in post-menopausal women.

Pubmed Data : Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2007 Jun;37(4):603-12. PMID: 17615482
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cypress Oil : CK(10) : AC(1), Grapefruit seed oil : CK(12) : AC(2)
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(348) : AC(53), Body Image Distortions : CK(10) : AC(1)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Aromatherapy massage has immunological benefits.

Pubmed Data : Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2005 Jun;2(2):179-184. Epub 2005 Apr 27. PMID: 15937558
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function : CK(488) : AC(115)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Aromatherapy massage may have some value in a hospice setting for reducing insomnia.

Pubmed Data : Palliat Med. 2004 Mar;18(2):87-92. PMID: 15046404
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender : CK(318) : AC(33)
Diseases : Insomnia : CK(471) : AC(56)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Aromatherapy massage using lavender oil is effective as a treatment for infantile colic.

Pubmed Data : Int J Nurs Pract. 2012 Apr ;18(2):164-9. PMID: 22435980
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender : CK(318) : AC(33)
Diseases : Colic : CK(74) : AC(12)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37), Aromatherapy Massage : CK(10) : AC(1), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Aromatherapy-massage might be an effective intervention for postpartum mothers to improve physical and mental status and to facilitate mother-infant interaction.

Pubmed Data : J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006 Mar-Apr;51(2):e21-7. PMID: 16504900
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postpartum Depression : CK(211) : AC(24)
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy : CK(371) : AC(37), Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Chair massage has a positive effect in the treatment of anxiety in patients withdrawing from psychoactive drugs.

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2010 Sep;16(9):979-87. PMID: 20799900
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Amphetamine Addiction/Withdrawal : CK(31) : AC(8), Cocaine Withdrawal : CK(26) : AC(7)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Compressed air massage improves healing of the diabetic foot.

Pubmed Data : Diabetes Technol Ther. 2008 Feb;10(1):39-45. PMID: 18275361
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetic Ulcer : CK(122) : AC(19), Wound Healing : CK(235) : AC(72)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Connective tissue massage improves blood circulation in the lower limbs of type 2 diabetic patients and may be useful to slow the progression of Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Pubmed Data : Neurosci Lett. 2009 Aug 28;460(2):103-7. Epub 2009 Apr 15. PMID: 19933770
Article Published Date : Aug 28, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Peripheral Arterial Disease : CK(260) : AC(26)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Foot massage has a positive effect on decreasing normal physiological lower leg oedema in late pregnancy.

Pubmed Data : Int J Nurs Pract. 2010 Oct;16(5):454-60. PMID: 20854342
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Edema : CK(107) : AC(13), Pregnancy Complications : CK(166) : AC(19)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Foot reflexology is therapeutic for patients with symptomatic idiopathic detrusor overactivity.

Pubmed Data : Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Jun;18(6):653-8. Epub 2006 Sep 27. PMID: 17003953
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Overactive Bladder : CK(105) : AC(13)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72), Reflexology : CK(50) : AC(5)

Infant massage improves mother-infant interaction for mothers with postnatal depression.

Pubmed Data : J Affect Disord. 2001 Mar;63(1-3):201-7. PMID: 11246096
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postpartum Depression : CK(211) : AC(24)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)
Additional Keywords : Mother-Child Links : CK(30) : AC(3)

Infant massage improves postnatal depression in mothers.

Pubmed Data : J Affect Disord. 2008 Jul;109(1-2):189-92. Epub 2007 Dec 20. PMID: 18086500
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Postpartum Depression : CK(211) : AC(24)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Itching, pain, and anxiety levels are reduced with massage therapy in burned adolescents.

Pubmed Data : J Burn Care Res. 2010 May-Jun;31(3):429-32. PMID: 20453734
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Burns : CK(84) : AC(22), Burns: Severe : CK(37) : AC(7)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

Leg massage reduces fatigue on recovery from high intensity cycling exercise.

Pubmed Data : Br J Sports Med. 2004 Apr;38(2):173-6. PMID: 15039254
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Athletic Performance: Recovery : CK(160) : AC(16)
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch : CK(710) : AC(72)

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