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Comparing the Effects of Rest and Massage on Return to Homeostasis Following Submaximal Aerobic Exercise: a Case Study

, 2015
Introduction: Postexercise massage can be used to help promote recovery from exercise on the cellular level, as well as systemically by increasing parasympathetic activity.
Resnick, MA, ATC, LMT, Portia B.
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The Psychotherapeutic Relationship in Massage Therapy

, 2019
Background: Psychotherapy and massage therapy (MT) are effective treatments for depression and anxiety. Little is certain about the mechanisms behind these effects in MT, but in psychotherapy they are attributed to a combination of common and specific ...
Clark, MCounsPsychthrpy, DipRemMassage, Timothy
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The Effect of Massage on the Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System and Markers of Inflammation in Night Shift Workers: a Pilot Randomized Crossover Trial

, 2020
Background: Shift work is a necessary part of many industries; however, it can have detrimental effects on health over time. Purpose: This study investigated the effect of a massage intervention on the cardiac autonomic activity and blood inflammatory ...
Pourrahmat, BSc, Mir-Masoud, Lavoie, MD, PhD, Pascal M., Lee, BSc, Kelsey, Esser, RMT, Alison, Fazeli, MD, PhD, Mir Sohail, Fazeli, MD, Mirfarhang, Collet, MD, PhD, Jean-Paul, Massah, MD, Golshan   +7 more
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The effect of trunk massage on heart rate of female rowers in serial activities

, 2014
The aim of this research was to determine the effect of trunk massage on heart rate of female rowers in serial activities. For this purpose, ten female (19.2±1.2 yrs) were sailing the 200 meters long lake, two sessions in 3 sets.
Farid Mohammad Zadeh, Mehdi Abbaspoor, Saeed Ghaeeni, Faranak Amir Khani   +3 more
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Effects of leg massage on recovery from high intensity cycling exercise

, 2004
Background: The effect of massage on recovery from high intensity exercise is debatable. Many studies on massage suffer from methodological flaws such as poor standardisation of previous exercise, lack of dietary control, and inappropriate massage ...
Watt, Joan M, Galloway, S D, S D R Galloway, A Robertson, Watt, J.M., Galloway, Stuart D. R., J M Watt, Robertson, A., Robertson, A   +8 more
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Pregnant women with bronchial asthma benefit from progressive muscle relaxation: A randomized, prospective, controlled trial [PDF]

, 2006
Background: Asthma is a serious medical problem in pregnancy and is often associated with stress, anger and poor quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on change in blood pressure, lung
Loew, Thomas, Tritt, Karin, Kettler, Christian, Anvar, Javaid, Kaplan, Patrick, Nickel, Cerstin, Kaplan, P., Egger, Christian, Muehlbacher, Moritz, Fartacek, Rainhold, Pedrosa Gil, Francisco, Rother, Wolfhardt, Nickel, Marius, Buschmann, Wiebke, Bachler, Egon, Lahmann, Claas   +15 more
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Massage therapy of moderate and light pressure and vibrator effects on EEG and heart rate

, 2003
Three types of commonly used massage therapy techniques were as-sessed in a sample of 36 healthy adults, randomly assigned to: (1) moderate massage, (2) light massage, or (3) vibratory stimulation group (n = 12 per group).
SANDERS, CHRIS, Chris Sanders, DIEGO, MIGUEL A, M. A. Diego Et Al, Tiffany Field, HERNANDEZ-REIF, MARIA, FIELD, TIFFANY, Miguel A. Diego, Maria Hernandez-reif   +8 more
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PENGARUH FOOT MASSAGE DENGAN MINYAK HABBATUS SAUDA TERHADAP DERAJAT EDEMA KAKI PADA PASIEN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF) [PDF]

, 2023
Latar Belakang: Edema kaki adalah gejala yang sering muncul dan menjadi masalah utama Congestve Heart Failure. Dampak edema yaitu pasien tidak bisa melakukan aktivitas sehari-hari dan dapat menimbulkan komplikasi.
Nugraha, Widhyandika Yudha
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THE EFFECT OF FOOT MASSAGE AND PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION ON SLEEP QUALITY IN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF) PATIENTS AT GRANDMED LUBUK PAKAM HOSPITAL

, 2023
Cardiovascular disease, also known as heart disease, generally refers to conditions involving narrowing or blockage of blood vessels that can lead to heart attack, chest pain (angina), or stroke. Other heart conditions that affect the muscles, valves, or
Karokaro, Tati Murni, Tania Diah Masitah, Kardina Hayati   +2 more
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Massage Therapy Produces Short-term Improvements in Balance, Neurological, and Cardiovascular Measures in Older Persons

, 2012
Background: Falls are the primary cause of accidental death in older persons, producing increased morbidity, decreased independence, and billions in medical costs annually. Massage therapy (MT) may produce adaptations that decrease risk of falling. If MT
Yarar, PhD, P.T., Ceren, Berry, PhD, Jack W., Sefton, PhD, A.T.C., C.M.T., JoEllen M.   +2 more
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