Effects of Therapeutic Calf Massage on Cardiac Autonomic Function in Healthy Volunteers—a Pilot Study [PDF]
, 2023 Background: Calf massage is a therapeutic intervention that improves circulation and relieves us from pain & tightness. The calf massage also improves autonomic performance by modulating the vagal tone of the cardiovascular system.
Sk, Kareem +13 more
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Psychological and immunological effects of training and massage in amateur boxing [PDF]
A series of field based investigations were undertaken to establish the mood state and salivary immunoglobulin-A (S-IgA) response to different training loads in amateur boxing.
Hemmings, Brian J.
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EFEKTIFITAS LACTACTION MASSAGE TERHADAP PENGELUARAN KOLOSTRUM PADA IBU NIFAS
, 2021 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LACTACTION MASSAGE ON COLOSTRUM EXPENDITURE IN THE PUBLIC MOTHER Background :Breastfeeding immediately after delivery provides many benefits for mothers and children. Breast milk that comes out for the first time contains
Maulidanita, Riska +5 more
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Effect of partial sports massage on blood pressure and heart rate
Physical Education of Students, 2013 With the growing popularity and demand for different types of massages (including sports) is a growing need for research on specific forms. There is also a need to study the advantages and effects on various body functions. The objective was to study the
T.D. Pystupa
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A randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a single session of nurse administered massage for short term relief of chronic non-malignant pain [PDF]
, 2008 Background: Massage is increasingly used to manage chronic pain but its benefit has not been clearly established. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of a single session of nurse-administered massage for the short term relief of ...
Martin, June +14 more
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Massage Therapy May be Safe and Reduce Pain in Critically Ill Patients with Acute Neurological Injury: a Case Control Study [PDF]
, 2023 Purpose: Massage therapy is an important adjunctive treatment for physiologic and psychologic symptoms and has been shown to benefit patients among a wide variety of patient populations.
Jamie LaBuzetta +13 more
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Sport TKSports massage and cupping are ubiquitous in elite sports and increasingly common at the amateur level but evidence of these interventions has been underreported.
Aghus Sifaq +9 more
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Efficacy of Massage on Pain Intensity in Post-Cesarean Women: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
, 2023 Background: Cesarean section is a common surgical procedure that may be considered a safe alternative to natural birth and helps to resolve numerous obstetric conditions.
Salwa A.M. Mohmed +20 more
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Perpetuating Victimization with Efforts to Reduce Human Trafficking: a Call to Action for Massage Therapist Protection [PDF]
, 2023 Human trafficking guised as massage therapy businesses is a highly successful business model that creates independent but related victims beyond the women and girls forced into sex work.
Munk, N +5 more
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