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Official account for the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. #OpenAccess #Research #MassageTherapy #Bodywork

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New issue of IJTMB released! Enjoy 9 new open-access articles including an editorial about public trust/credibility for MTs, a case study on MT for musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy, research articles about MT for low back pain, plantar fasciitis, & more! bit.ly/4h2i8po
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IJTMB seeks submissions (& reviewers!) for a special issue on Pain Management/Pain Science. The issue will showcase the potential for MT to impact the understanding, treatment, & lived experience of pain, as well as quality of life & overall wellness: bit.ly/43z6j4n
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New issue of IJTMB! Check out 9 open-access articles including an editorial on collective advocacy for MTs, and research articles about the impact of massage for anxiety, infant development, shoulder range of motion in post-mastectomy clients, and more: bit.ly/ijtmb105
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IJTMB seeks submissions for a special issue on Massage for Pain Management & Pain Science. Submission deadline is December 31, 2026. Read details & submission requirements: bit.ly/43z6j4n
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A new issue of IJTMB has been released! In this edition, enjoy 11 open-access articles including an editorial about the role of language in defining professional credibility, a research article about Heisei shiatsu for cancer-related pain, and more: ijtmb.org
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New issue! Read an editorial about leadership in the MT profession, research about MT for athletes, cancer-related pain, sinus headache, fibromyalgia, TMJ, menstrual cramps, & constipation, and a commentary on the potential impact of MT on veterans: ijtmb.org
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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: ijtmb.org
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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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New issue! Enjoy an editorial on the value of inter-professional collaboration, and studies on massage for tendinopathies, musculoskeletal conditions, athletic performance/recovery, pain/fatigue in hemodialysis patients, and resilience in cancer patients. ijtmb.org
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New IJTMB released! Read an editorial about peer review, research on MT for knee osteoarthritis, ankle mobility/spasticity in cerebral palsy, and improving head posture, and findings from a community survey about MTs ability to recognize family violence: ijtmb.org
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Becoming a peer reviewer for IJTMB is an excellent way to volunteer time to benefit your profession and receive continuing education credit. Outstanding peer reviews increase the quality of material available in this free, open-access publication: ijtmb.org/index.php/ijtmb/re…
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IMTRC 2025 Call for Posters is open—share your research insights! Authors are encouraged to consider the theme, “Translating Massage Research into Clinical Practice,” when developing their submissions. Hurry—application deadline is Januray 31, 2025: bit.ly/42166a8
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Submissions due December 31, 2024! Contribute to Special IJTMB Issue on Mental Health and Manual Therapies; IJTMB seeks papers on potential for MT to impact care of mental health conditions/QOL, education of MTs in mental health, case reports. Learn more: bit.ly/4c15bIl
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A new issue of IJTMB has been released! Explore studies about the effects of massage therapy re: blood glucose and cardiovascular health Autism, acute burns, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and more! Expand your knowledge today: ijtmb.org #MassageResearch
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Submissions due December 31, 2024! Contribute to Special IJTMB Issue on Mental Health and Manual Therapies; IJTMB seeks papers on potential for MT to impact care of mental health conditions/QOL, education of MTs in mental health, case reports. Learn more: bit.ly/4c15bIl
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Get details on the Call for Papers for an upcoming special issue of IJTMB regarding MT and Mental Health as MTF interviews Dr. Cynthia Price and Dr. Sarah Fogarty:
New Perch! Listen in as Adrienne Asta speaks w Dr. Cynthia Price & Dr. Sarah Fogarty re IJTMB Call for Papers relating to Massage and Mental Health. Learn more as we invite educators, therapists, & researchers to submit their data and experiences: bit.ly/3UTDbjJ
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Can Hegu point ice massage be used to reduce pain and increase comfort in patients with dysmenorrhea? Read the article below and increase your knowledge on #massagemonday!
“This study was conducted to examine the effect of ice massage applied to the Hegu point and music on pain and comfort levels in nursing students with dysmenorrhea.” bit.ly/48BGAcw #MassageMonday #IceMassage #Reflexology #dysmenorrhea
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Call for Papers: Special IJTMB Issue on Mental Health & Manual Therapies! Seeking papers showcasing the potential for MT to impact the management & care of mental health conditions and/or quality of life and wellness. Learn more and submit your paper here: bit.ly/4c15bIl
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New IJTMB has been released! Read an editorial exploring TMB education, and articles on lavender oil leg massage for hypertension, MT for temporomandibular disorders, plantar reflexology for headache management, MT for neck pain, & ergonomics for MTs: ijtmb.org
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A new issue of IJTMB has been released! Read how IJTMB’s Practice section creates opportunities to share clinical experiences, and check out new research on massage for knee joint position sense, low-back pain and function, and Lumbar Lordosis: ijtmb.org
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