International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice最新文献

{"title":"Massage Therapy for Ankle Mobility and Spasticity in an Adult with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report.","authors":"Spencer Pon","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of permanent neurologic disorders associated with injury to the brain during its development. The most common type of CP is spastic CP. Individuals with spastic CP commonly present with increased deep tendon reflexes, tremors, muscular hypertonicity, and weakness. Treatment aims to manage primary and secondary symptoms of CP and improve quality of life. Massage therapy has been shown to improve function and decrease spasticity in individuals with CP.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of massage therapy in increasing ankle mobility and decreasing spasticity in an adult with spastic CP.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A student massage therapist at MacEwan University administered five massage therapy treatments over 6 weeks on a 55-year-old female with spastic diplegic CP who presented with no active ankle movement and her ankles rigid in plantarflexion. The treatment goals were to obtain some ankle mobility and decrease spasticity in the knee extensors, which negatively impacted her ability to don socks and shoes. Progress was monitored using goniometry pre- and post-treatment to assess ankle mobility, and by administering the Modified Ashworth Scale prior to the third, fourth, fifth, and final sessions to assess spasticity. Techniques included static contact, effleurage, broad compressions, petrissage, muscle stripping, Golgi tendon organ release, muscle approximation, joint mobilizations, and passive range of motion.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ankle mobility increased, and slight active ankle dorsiflexion and plan-tarflexion were possible. Spasticity in the knee extensors decreased, but the change was not clinically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of this study suggest that massage therapy may improve ankle mobility and decrease spasticity in an adult with spastic CP.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"20-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11856440/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143650819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"MET to Levator Scapulae Versus MET to Anterior Scalene: Comparative Effects on Craniovertebral Angle and Cervical Joint Position in Forward Head Posture.","authors":"Neha Kulkarni, Riddhi Bhandari, Shruti Soni, Tushar J Palekar","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Forward head posture (FHP) results in an accentuated posterior curve in the higher thoracic vertebrae and an accentuated anterior curve in the lower cervical vertebrae. Dysfunction leads to muscle imbalance, where one side of the neck and scapula muscles become weak and the opposite group of muscles become tight. Strategies to correct this imbalance by treating flexibility and improving strength are the need of the hour.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of muscle energy technique (MET) to levator scapulae versus MET to anterior scalene in improving craniovertebral angle (CVA) and joint position sense.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>This study was conducted at the outpatient department of Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Both males and females aged between 18 and 30 years with a CVA <48° were included.</p><p><strong>Research design: </strong>This was an experimental study.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>A comparative experimental study was done on subjects aged between 18 and 30 years with CVA<48°. Group A (n = 15) received MET to levator scapulae muscles with conventional treatment and group B (n = 15) received MET to anterior scalene muscles with conventional treatment for 4 weeks, three sessions per week. The outcome measures assessed were CVA and cervical joint position error, pre- and post-intervention.</p><p><strong>Main outcome measures: </strong>CVA and cervical joint position sense.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MET to levator scapulae and anterior scalene significantly improved the FHP (p = 0.001 for both the groups) and cervical proprioception (p = 0.001 for both the groups) using the Wilcoxon signed rank test for pre-post comparison. However, on comparison between groups using the Mann-Whitney U test, MET to levator scapulae was better in improving the FHP (p = 0.002). No significant difference was found in the cervical joint position sense between both the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Levator scapulae and anterior scalene flexibility should also be considered in FHP. Applying MET to these two muscles is not only beneficial in realigning the FHP but also in improving the cervical joint position sense.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"29-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11856437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143650752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Deep Front Line Myofascial Release Versus Novel Soft Tissue Kinetic Chain Activation Technique (K-CAT) on Pain, Radiological Patellar Position and Dynamic Knee Valgus in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Anjali Punjani, Vijay Kage, Ashwin Patil, Peeyoosha Gurudut, Aarti Welling","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1101","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative condition, afflicting large number of people globally. Fascia is a three-dimensional network of connective tissue that helps in force transmission along the myofascial chains to bone level causing malalignments and movement dysfunctions. Myofascial dysfunctions have been identified in osteoarthritis of knee as a pain-causing component. Recently, clinicians have aimed a variety of therapeutic techniques at fascia. There is a lack of literature to determine the effect of kinetic chain activation technique (K-CAT) as well as deep front line (DFL) release technique in OA knee.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study aimed to determine and compare the effectiveness of DFL release and K-CAT in knee OA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was a randomized clinical trial conducted in an outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital. Thirty-two (n = 32) participants between 45 and 60 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (grades 2 and 3) were included and randomized into two groups based on selection criteria. Group A received DFL myofascial release and Group B received K-CAT, along with common conventional therapy (modality + exercises), three sessions per week for 2 weeks. Pain intensity using Numeric Pain Rating Scale, skyline view of knee radiographic parameters including lateral patellar tilt angle (LPTA) and bisect offset (BO), dynamic knee valgus (DKV) by single leg squat using Kinovea software and quality of life using Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score on day 1 and day 14 of intervention were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Within-group analyses showed significant improvements in both the groups for pain, BO on x-ray, DKV, and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (p < 0.05). LPTA showed statistical significance only in the DFL group. However, between-group comparisons showed no statistical difference in all the outcomes (p > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both DFL myofascial release and K-CAT were found to be equally effective in alleviating pain, improving quality of life and knee malalignments.Trial registered under Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2023/11/059388).</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"5-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11856438/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143650632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding Australian Massage Therapist's Awareness of and Knowledge to Recognize Domestic and Family Violence: Findings from a Community Survey.","authors":"Sarah Fogarty, Phillipa Hay, Kathleen Baird","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study is to investigate massage therapists' knowledge, confidence, and awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) in clinical practice. An online questionnaire methodology was used to collect data from Australian massage therapists who were 18 years or over. The study was open for participation for 6 months. The authors developed the questionnaire based on a previous massage therapy profession questionnaire; it included 64 questions in three sections. Two hundred and seventeen respondents formed the dataset. This study found respondents with prior experience of DFV were significantly more likely to have undertaken DFV training than respondents with no prior experience of DFV (p = 0.004). Almost two-thirds of respondents either strongly agreed or agreed that they would like some training to better understand DFV (n = 142, 65.4%) and to better understand their responsibilities around DFV (n = 149, 68.7%). Over half of the respondents were somewhat or very confident they would recognize the signs and symptoms of DFV (n = 126, 58.3%). Over half of respondents (n = 119, 54.8%) felt somewhat knowledgeable about DFV. The main theme from the qualitative analysis was absent resources. The subthemes were (i) without training I cannot help, (ii) prepare me, train me early, and (iii) support me with resources. This study concluded that there is a lack of resources and a deficiency in skills and knowledge among massage therapists to recognize and respond appropriately to domestic violence in clinic. Respondents indicated a desire to learn more about DFV in their practices as they deemed that without training, education, and resources they cannot provide the best of care for their clients.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"39-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11856436/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143650771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Strengthening the Peer Review Process: A Guide to Resources and Best Practices for <i>IJTMB</i> Reviewers.","authors":"Amanda Baskwill","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v18i1.1205","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peer review is a vital component of scholarly publishing, ensuring that research adheres to the highest standards of rigor, relevance, and integrity. For the <i>International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (IJTMB)</i>, peer reviewers play a critical role in advancing the field by providing constructive feedback and supporting the development of impactful research. This editorial outlines the expectations for <i>IJTMB</i> reviewers, emphasizing objectivity, inclusivity, cultural competence, and timeliness. Practical guidelines for conducting a thorough review are provided. Additionally, the editorial highlights key resources available to reviewers. By working together, reviewers, editors, and authors can strengthen evidence-based practice in therapeutic massage and bodywork.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"18 1","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11856439/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143650754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy and Positional Release Therapy in Patients with Upper Trapezius Trigger Points: Study Protocol of a Double-blinded Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Rubi Yadav, Sunita Sharma","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1041","DOIUrl":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Myofascial trigger points are incredibly prevalent and are a painful aspect of almost everyone's life at some point. Myofascial trigger point pain can be excruciating and severely impair the quality of life. Therefore, in patients with neck pain caused by upper trapezius trigger, this current clinical trial will demonstrate the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy and positional release therapy in improving the level of pain, neck impairment, pain threshold, and standard of life.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A double-blinded randomized clinical trial will be conducted. Fifty-two participants with active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle will be recruited based on selection criteria. They will be randomly allocated into group A (conservative treatment + myofascial release technique) or group B (conservative treatment + positional release technique). Both groups will receive the intervention three times a week for 2 weeks. The study will use the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, pressure algometer, Neck Disability Index, and a 36-Item Short-form Questionnaire as outcome measures.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This trial will help identify the effectiveness of the positional and myofascial release techniques in active upper trapezius muscle trigger points and their effect on physical parameters.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>This trial has been prospectively registered at the Clinical Trials Registry-India (CTRI/2023/07/055126) on 12 July 2023.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"17 4","pages":"49-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11623314/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Thank You to the IJTMB Authors, Reviewers, and Readers.","authors":"Amanda Baskwill","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1145","DOIUrl":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This editorial reflects on the continued professionalization of therapeutic massage and bodywork (TMB) in 2024 through collaboration, growth, and enhanced communication, as highlighted by the <i>International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork</i> (IJTMB). Key achievements include the publication of high-quality articles and editorials that explore diverse areas of research, clinical practice, and education. We express deep gratitude to the authors, reviewers, readers, and funders who have supported the journal's mission to advance the profession. Looking ahead to 2025, we invite continued contributions from our community and highlight an upcoming special edition on the intersection of mental health and massage therapy. As always, the journal remains a vital platform for sharing insights and fostering professional growth within the TMB field.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"17 4","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11623312/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Abdominal Wall-targeted Myofascial Release Therapy in Pediatric Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study.","authors":"Anish Rana, Jordan Dourlain, Robin Miccio, Tiffany Silliman-Cohen, Jennifer Evans, Zoe Rosoff-Verbit, Jessi Erlichman, Xingmei Wang, Maria Mascarenhas, Alain Benitez","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1035","DOIUrl":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of massage therapy that involves identifying and releasing restrictions in the fascia and muscles. MFR-like techniques have shown improvement in abdominal pain, distention, constipation, and quality of life (QoL) in adults. Therefore, MFR may be helpful in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder of gut-brain interaction or functional gastrointestinal disorder, mainly presenting with prolonged abdominal pain, bloating, and altered defecation patterns, leading to impairment in QoL. Treatments for IBS are limited and do not always completely relieve pain. To date, no studies have evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of MFR for children with IBS as a potential therapy.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of administering abdominal wall-targeted MFR in children with IBS.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>This study was approved and conducted at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Males and females aged 13-18 years meeting Rome IV criteria for IBS were included in the study.</p><p><strong>Research design: </strong>Participants underwent six 1-h weekly sessions of abdominal wall-targeted MFR with a licensed massage therapist (LMT) and performed self-MFR at home between sessions. Feasibility and acceptability data were collected via REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) by the study team and LMTs. Symptoms and QoL were assessed before and after the intervention period using child and parent versions of validated pediatric questionnaires.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 10 participants aged 14-18 years, 60% females underwent the MFR intervention and completed the 6-week protocol. The median visit compliance with questionnaire completion was 90%. All participants received self-MFR education and performed self-MFR between sessions. Fascia restrictions were identified and released in all participants, as reported by the LMTs. Most participants voluntarily provided positive feedback on MFR. All participants reported no or minimal soreness during or after MFR, and no adverse events were reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Abdominal wall-targeted MFR is feasible to administer and well accepted in pediatric IBS patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"17 4","pages":"27-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11623313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Massage on Self-regulatory Difficulties, Tactile and Oral Abnormalities, and Parenting Stress in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Hammad Ali Fadlalmola, Huda Hassabelrasool Abedelwahed, Hawa Ibrahim Hamid, Anwar Balla Ali, Halima Abd Alrahim Algadi, Somia Jadalla Farg, Nasreldeen Mohamed Ahmed Ali, Ashraf Abdelrahman Elbashir, Maria Hassan Mohammed, Suhair Salah Mohmmed, Salwa Ali Mousa, Dali Ahmed Gaafar, Amna Ahmed Eltyeb","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1079","DOIUrl":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1079","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that about 1 in every 44 children between the ages of 4 and 8 years old had been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Complementary interventions such as massage are crucial for the improvement of the health outcomes of ASD patients, such as abnormal sensory response; Autism Behavior Checklist; parenting stress, self-regulatory difficulties, social, language, and communication abilities; tactile or oral abnormalities; Vineland daily living skills; Vineland socialization; Childhood Autism Rating Scale; Preschool Language Scale 5th Edition (PLS-5) auditory communication; and PLS-5 expressive communication.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>We aim to systematically investigate the effects of different types of massage on self-regulatory difficulties, tactile and oral abnormalities, and parenting stress in children with ASD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science were scoured from their inception through November 15, 2022. Research comparing massage efficacy in children with ASD to other methods or a control group was included. For randomized controlled trials (RCTs), we utilized the Cochrane risk of bias tool; and for cohort studies, we used the tool developed by the National Institutes of Health. Meta-analysis was carried out with Review Manager 5.4. For our continuous data, we calculated the mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included 10 studies with a total number of 485 children with autism. Our analysis showed a significant decrease in the massage group regarding self-regulatory difficulties (MD = -9.15; 95% CI (-13.69 to -4.60), p < 0.0001). Also, the massage group showed a significant decrease in tactile or oral abnormalities compared with the control group (MD = -4.83; 95% CI (-7.86 to -1.80), p = 0.002). Moreover, parenting stress significantly decreased in the massage group compared to the control group (MD = -4.31; 95% CI (-7.02 to -1.61), p = 0.002).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Qigong and traditional Thai massage improved self-regulatory difficulties and decreased tactile or oral abnormalities in children with autism. Moreover, they decreased parenting stress. However, we need more RCTs with larger sample sizes with high quality to assess the different types of massage effects on autistic children and produce more valid results. So, Qigong and traditional Thai massage could be used as a complement to educational and training interventions in children with autism.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"17 4","pages":"4-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11623315/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Massage Therapy Utilization in Pediatric Acute Burns: A Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Ben Reader, Deborah Zerkle, Renata Fabia, Rajan Thakkar, Dana Schwartz","doi":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1043","DOIUrl":"10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patient-centered burn care extends beyond physical treatment to incorporate the management of the psychological impacts including stress, pain, and anxiety. This study explores the novel application of massage therapy (MT) in children with acute burns, assessing utilization and impact on pain and relaxation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review of 198 children with thermal injury admitted to an American Burn Association-verified pediatric burn center between January 2022 and July 2023 was conducted, excluding those requiring intensive care admission. Demographics, injury details, and MT variables were summarized using descriptive statistics. A logistic regression explored the impact of age, length of stay (LOS), and total body surface area on MT provision.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All patients received MT consultation, with 13.6% of patients (n = 27) undergoing 43 MT sessions, with a median duration of 25.0 min. Common burn mechanisms in the MT group were scalds (55.6%), flame (22.2%), and contact (14.8%) burns. Of patients reporting pain pre-massage, 75.0% experienced pain relief, and 95.3% were content, relaxed or resting comfortably post-intervention. Barriers to MT included patients being asleep (42.1%), off the unit (33.7%), or attended to by other health-care providers (21.1%). Patients receiving MT had a longer median LOS compared to those who did not (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MT is potentially valuable for children admitted with acute burns, reducing pain and promoting relaxation. However, patients admitted on weekends and with short admissions frequently missed MT treatment. Addressing barriers through additional weekend resources, provider education, and increased awareness of patient readiness for sessions may improve access to MT.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":"17 4","pages":"20-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11623310/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}