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Effects of the Duration of Classical Neck and Shoulder Girdle Massage on Brain Bioelectrical Activity, Perceived Muscle Tension and Selected Health Status Parameters in Healthy Adults Aged 18-60 Years [PDF]

open access: yesRehabilitacja Medyczna
Introduction: Massage is a widely used intervention, both for the treatment of pain-related conditions and for relaxation purposes.Objective: The main objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of the duration of classical neck and shoulder girdle
Małgorzata Gucwa   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of massage and prone position on heart rate and blood oxygen saturation level in preterm neonates hospitalized in neonatal intensive care units

open access: yesEgyptian Pediatric Association Gazette, 2023
Background Many years ago, it was proposed that prone positioning and infant massage would benefit preterm and babies with low birth weight. Aim of the work Evaluating the effectiveness of massage therapy and the neonatal prone position on the heart rate
Hanan Mostafa El-sayd   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Skin‐Conformal Myography for Real‐Time Hand Tracking Using a Laser‐Induced Graphene Strain Sensor Array

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
A skin‐conformal wearable device based on laser‐induced graphene is developed for continuous strain measurement across the circumference of the forearm for gesture recognition and hand‐tracking applications. Post material optimization, the strain sensor array is integrated with a wearable wireless readout circuit for real‐time control of a robotic arm,
Vinay Kammarchedu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of massage as a recuperative technique on autonomic modulation of heart rate and cardiorespiratory parameters: a study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

open access: yesTrials, 2018
Background Recuperative techniques have been used to anticipate and potentiate recovery. The massage is one of the most widely used in sports. Among the ways to demonstrate the recovery of the organism is the resumption of autonomic modulation of heart ...
Nilton Mantovani Junior   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of the impacts of benson relaxation technique and foot reflexology massage on sleep quality of patients with systolic heart failure: A randomized clinical trial

open access: yesIranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 2023
Background: Cardiovascular diseases can affect sleep quality. The use of non-pharmacological methods to improve the sleep quality of heart failure patients is essential.
Masoumeh Emami Bakavoly   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

From armadillos to sloths: Patterns and variations in xenarthran coronary anatomy

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Species of the superorder Xenarthra play a vital ecological role in the Neotropics. Despite their evolutionary significance, anatomical studies on their coronary circulation remain scarce. This study investigated the coronary anatomy of 82 hearts from nine Xenarthra species across the Dasypodidae, Myrmecophagidae, and Bradypodidae.
Wilson Viotto‐Souza   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Lying in Prone Position on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate with and without Massage

open access: yesJournal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research, 2014
Background: At the present time, massage has become a popular therapy employed in complementary medicine. There is evidence showing that back massage might have many positive psychological effects, possibly due to having many autonomic nervous system ...
Narges Meftahi   +3 more
doaj  

Energy expenditure for massage therapists during performing selected classical massage techniques

open access: yesInternational Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 2018
Objectives The aim of the study is to evaluate the intensity of the effort and energy expenditure in the course of performing selected classical massage techniques and to assess the workload of a massage therapist during a work shift.
Magdalena Więcek   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spartan Daily November 4, 2009 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Volume 133, Issue 35https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartandaily/1302/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
core   +2 more sources

The assessment and management of pain in older people : a systematic review of the literature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
This paper presents the findings of a systematic literature which was carried out to determine the most appropriate strategies that could be carried out for the assessment and management of pain in residents living in care homes. Five hundred and seventy-
Reid, David M., Schofield, Pat
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