The Massage Therapy Foundation has awarded a $300,000 research grant to the University of Denver to investigate the benefits of incorporating prenatal massage into the MotherWise program. The study aims to assess potential benefits, including reduced rates of postpartum depression and improved anxiety, pain, and sleep scores.
The Massage Therapy Foundation has awarded a $299,465 research grant to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to investigate the application of therapeutic massage for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children. The study aims to evaluate the impact of abdominal myofascial release on symptom relief and bowel function in adolescents w...
The Massage Therapy Foundation will host the International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) on May 12-13, 2022, in Alexandria, Va. The event aims to bring together global experts to share research findings and discuss current innovations in massage therapy.
The Massage Therapy Foundation has awarded a research grant to investigate the effectiveness of massage therapy in reducing chronic pain and opioid crisis among veterans. The two-year study aims to explore massage therapy's benefits and develop sustainable recommendations for addressing pain and improving care.