Baby massage ameliorates neonatal jaundice in full-term newborn infants Chen, J., Sadakata, M. , Ishida, M. , Sekizuka, N. , Sayama, M. Neonatal jaundice is a common physiological problem affecting over half of all full term and most preterm infants. Thus, newborn infants must be monitored for signs of hyperbilirubinemia to prevent acute bilirubin encephalopathy […]
The relationship between hip abductor muscle strength and iliotibial band tightness in individuals with low back pain Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2010, 18:1doi:10.1186/1746-1340-18-1 Background Shortening of the iliotibial band (ITB) has been considered to be associated with low back pain (LBP). It is theorized that ITB tightness in individuals with LBP is a compensatory mechanism following […]
A second edition of the definitive resource for all those wanting to use massage therapy to treat pain and injury conditions. Available from: http://www.terrarosa.com.au/book/whitney.htm Whitney Lowe approached orthopedic massage as a broad spectrum of techniques and approaches to treat soft-tissue dysfunction. And this is the main objective of this book to present symptoms of soft-tissue […]
AUSTRALIAN cancer experts have supported a study by the American Institutes of Health which found massage therapy may have immediate benefits on pain and mood among patients with advanced cancer. The Cancer Council of New South Wales said scientific research had shown that massage could reduce pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression and nausea as well as […]
The use of complementary methods (CMs) is widespread and increasing in the United States. Most literature on CM use among cancer survivors focuses on the treatment period, whereas only a few studies address use further along the cancer continuum. This study analyzed the prevalence and the medical and demographic associations of CM use among cancer […]
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