🔍Keep up to date with massage research! New measurement tools make it easier for researchers to show massage's impact & efficacy. Explore how optical measurement of tissue mobility offers an objective approach compatible with clinical practice: bit.ly/3VBlLvK #MassageMonday

Expand your knowledge—check out your weekly dose of #MassageMonday research! This week, we highlight a new study to comparing the effects of foam roller and connective tissue massage on pain, function, sleep quality, and quality of life in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: bit.ly/4z7sThM

“Purpose: To assess immediate effects of craniosacral therapy (CST) on postpartum neck pain. It sought to evaluate changes in the intensity of neck pain and neck muscle contraction prior to treatment and 24 hours following CST.” From the latest issue of IJTMB: bit.ly/4y6YT5D #MassageMonday

“This narrative review synthesizes established technologies for investigating Force-Based Manipulations across multiple domains…and organizes these methods within a multi-scale framework.” bit.ly/4xlhycr #MassageMonday

“This study aimed to evaluate the effects of adding abdominal massage to Sanjiao acupuncture for Restless legs syndrome in maintenance hemodialysis patients.” bit.ly/46bAH5K #MassageMonday #RestlessLegSyndrome