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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

“Objectives: To identify and describe the available evidence on the characteristics of massage service provision in specialist [palliative care] settings.” bit.ly/4oPvGXK #MassageMonday #PalliativeCare

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

We are excited to announce the appointment of Niki Munk, PhD, LMT, as MTF Research Director! Dr. Munk will lead expanded MTF research granting, & provide support for MassageNet and @IJTMB_org. We are thrilled to have her and her expertise on our staff: bit.ly/3L4lR9G

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · 15d

View the study at bit.ly/3J9D29m

Therapeutic back massage: A nonpharmacological approach to enhance sleep quality in orthopedic patients - PubMed

The study confirms the effectiveness of therapeutic back massages in significantly improving sleep quality among orthopedic patients, underscoring the importance of nonpharmacological interventions in...

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · 16d

“A quasiexperimental design was employed at a South Indian teaching hospital to study back massages' impact on sleep quality among orthopedic patients. The study involved 80 participants…” #MassageMonday #OrthopedicCare #massagetherapy

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · 23d

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian friends! Our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones during this season of gratitude and joy! @rmtbc.bsky.social

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · 23d

“This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on neck pain, disability, quality of life, and pain thresholds in patients with migraine.” bit.ly/4h5nTCg #MassageMonday #MigraineRelief #HeadacheRelief

Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Oct 6

“This randomized controlled clinical trial investigated the effects of gastrocnemius functional massage (GFM) combined with neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on spasticity, gait parameters, and functional mobility in stroke patients.” bit.ly/4mRd20b #massagemonday #strokerecovery

Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 26

Healwell’s MassageNet Webinar replay is now available! Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) provides a vital connection point between clinicians and researchers. This webinar is approved for 1 CE hour through NCBMTB. bit.ly/4gL9knl

Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 22

“[The study examines] short-term effects of classical massage on pain, mobility, disability, psychological state, and quality of life, & compares them with placebo massage when added to conventional physiotherapy in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.” bit.ly/4pSaZMj #masssgemonday

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 18

MTF is proud to award a $299,465 Research Grant to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for their study, “Myofascial Release Therapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” with the generous financial support of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA): bit.ly/41XHBtC

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 17

Happening TONIGHT at 7PM EDT—Register Now!
Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) can benefit your massage therapy practice—and your profession!
Register at healwell.org/community-ev...
1 CE is available for attending this webinar pending NCBTMB review.

Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 16

MTF’s 2025 Community Service grantees have been announced! Grantees include those providing therapeutic massage to veterans with dementia, children with autism, and HIV-positive/at-risk women. Read more: bit.ly/3VhdfP5

Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 15

“This paper aims to report the demographic and practice characteristics of the recently refreshed Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI) membership.” bit.ly/4gp2Iek #MassageMonday #PracticeBasedResearch #ComplementaryMedicine #IntegrativeCare

Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 11

Massage & Mental Health special issue out now! Examine the impact of MT for PTSD, life-limiting physical illness, and more. Commentary explores proposed framework for collaboration between physicians, mental health practitioners, and MTs. Check it out: www.ijtmb.org

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 9

Free 1 CE event- Sept 17: learn about being part of a Practice-Based Research Network (like MassageNet) as Healwell's Corey Rivera details the ins and outs of PBRNs www.healwell.org/community-event-sept17

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 8

“[This study performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of] nonpharmacological therapies widely used to improve the sleep quality of menopausal women experiencing insomnia.” bit.ly/46g3eGU #massagemonday #menopause #massagetherapy

Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 1

“This randomized controlled trial compared effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization & percussion massage therapy on pain, disability, kinesiophobia & proprioceptive function in individuals with cervical disc herniation.” bit.ly/3VthUNK #massagemonday #backpainrelief #myofascialrelease

a section of a model of the human spine showing cervical disc herniation

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our deep gratitude goes to all who donated over the last few days during our 35th Anniversary Match Campaign! Together, our supporters raised $17,159—which will be generously matched by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), for a grand total of $34,318!

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 25

“This study employs a multi-index network meta-analysis to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and comparative ranking of non-surgical treatments for post-burn scars.” bit.ly/4fTWxyE #MassageMonday #scarmassage #massageresearch

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 23

Double Your Donation ends at midnight CST! Just a few hours left to make your contribution to research, education & community service for MTs—and have it matched 100% thanks to the generosity of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)! We are deeply grateful for your support! bit.ly/41f8E39

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 22

Having a blast in Dallas! Stop by booth #422 to make a gift to MTF and have it DOUBLED thanks to American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) match. We are grateful to our supporters, who have raised over $11k! In-person donors can score a free thank you gift. Match ends 8/23: bit.ly/41f8E39

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Come see us at Booth #422! MTF is LIVE at 2025 AMTA National Convention in Dallas, kicking off Day 2 of our 100% MATCH fundraiser. Now til Aug 23, AMTA is matching your gifts to MTF. Donate on-site in Dallas to pick up a free thank you gift at the booth! bit.ly/41f8E39

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 20

In celebration of MTF's 35th Anniversary, AMTA is generously matching donations made to MTF during the AMTA 2025 National Convention, August 20-23, up to 100k total!
Don't miss your chance to multiply your generosity—and make twice the difference. We are grateful for your support! bit.ly/41f8E39

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 18

“MTs and LAcs, while practicing within their professional scope, can enhance diagnostic awareness through careful observation and patient-centered communication...[they can] serve as valuable contributors to early detection and care coordination.” bit.ly/4fH9Yla #massagemonday #integrativemedicine

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Massage Therapy Foundation @mtfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 14

New Research Perch! Listen in as IJTMB Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Fogarty, speaks with guest editor Dr. Cynthia Price about the upcoming September 2025 Special Issue of IJTMB concerning massage therapy and mental health: bit.ly/47vtBux

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