Doctors Support Massage as Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Pain
07/19/2017“... there needs to be better access to physical therapy, massage therapy, and transcontinuous nerve stimulation,” addictions consultant Peter Butt, MD, says.
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Joint Commission Introduces Revised Pain Assessment and Management Standards
07/13/2017The Joint Commission released updated standards that will require accredited hospitals to provide nonpharmacological pain modalities by licensed independent practitioners.
Acupressure Improves Chronic Back Pain and Fatigue
07/10/2017In a single-blind clinical trial on 50 nurses with chronic back pain, subjects were randomly allocated to two groups: an experimental (acupressure) group and a sham group.
FSMTB Job Task Analysis Survey Now Available
07/07/2017The results of the survey define the domains of relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for competent entry-level practice and inform the content of the MBLEx to ensure that it reflects current practice.
Massage & Bodywork Magazine Honored by AM&P
06/29/2017Massage & Bodywork magazine was awarded two Excel Awards for editorial excellence by Association Media & Publishing.
Massage and Analgesia Reduce Pain Intensity in Postthoracic Surgery Adults
06/29/2017A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated the effect of massage on acute pain in critically and acutely ill adults post-thoracic surgery.
Aromatherapy Massage Reduces Neuropathic Pain
06/23/2017A new study published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship evaluated the effects of aromatherapy massage on neuropathic pain severity and quality of life (QoL) in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy.
Massage Warehouse Welcomes Sanctuary Volunteers at FSMTA
06/07/2017The annual Florida State Massage Therapy Association National Massage Convention and Trade Show is fast approaching—June 20–25, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.
AFMTE Announces 2017 Educators of the Year Recipients
06/02/2017The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) announced the winners of the 2017 AFMTE, Biofreeze, and Bon Vital’ Educators of the Year Award.
John Upledger, CEO of Upledger Institute International, Passes Away
05/23/2017The following message was posted on the Upledger Institute's Facebook page.