Massage Therapy Research and Evidence

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeFeb 2020Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of deep tissue massage therapy, and supervised strengthening and stretching exercises for subacute or persistent disabling neck pain. The Stockholm Neck (STONE) randomized controlled trial.

Disability and RehabilitationOct 2022Medium journal impact

Massage therapy as a complementary and alternative approach for people with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2023Medium journal impact

A preliminary descriptive report of the longevity of the effects of Swedish Massage therapy for subjects with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research29/04/2025Medium journal impact

Effects of Percussion Massage Therapy on Neuromuscular Recovery From Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and RehabilitationApr 2026Medium journal impact

Effects of different frequencies of percussion massage therapy on pain, range of motion, functionality, joint position sense, and quality of life in individuals with rotator cuff tears: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesDec 2025Medium journal impact

Examining the evidence implementation environment of the massage therapy profession in Australia: A cross-sectional study.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineNov 2025High journal impact

Effectiveness of massage therapy for constipation in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

NeuroRehabilitation06/05/2026Medium journal impact

Efficacy of Manual Massage Therapy on Spasticity in Patients with Stroke and Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesJul 2020Medium journal impact

Massage therapy utilisation by Australian women: Prevalence and determinants.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice01/07/2026Medium journal impact

Short-term effects of therapeutic massage alone or combined with conventional physiotherapy in myofascial pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

Journal of PhysiotherapyApr 2019Medium journal impact

Massage therapy slightly decreased pain intensity after habitual running, but had no effect on fatigue, mood or physical performance: a randomised trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders02/07/2026Medium journal impact

Rehabilitation outcomes in patients with complex regional pain syndrome of the ankle-foot complex: a single-center observational study.

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSJun 2025Low journal impact

Acute effects of handheld percussive massage therapy on various posterior shoulder soft tissue areas in healthy young males.

BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation26/03/2026Medium journal impact

Acute effects of percussion massage therapy on balance, functional performance, and pain in adolescent cyclists: a randomized controlled trial.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders28/09/2023Medium journal impact

Comparing the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and massage therapy on post laparoscopic shoulder pain: a randomized clinical trial.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineAug 2020High journal impact

"I Didn't Know Massages Could Do That:" A qualitative analysis of the perception of hospitalized patients receiving massage therapy from specially trained massage therapists.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineJun 2021High journal impact

Massage therapy as a non-pharmacological analgesia for procedural pain in neonates: A scoping review.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineAug 2019High journal impact

Personal perception and body awareness of dysmenorrhea and the effects of rhythmical massage therapy and heart rate variability biofeedback-A qualitative study in the context of a randomized controlled trail.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2024Medium journal impact

Effects of percussion massage therapy, dynamic stretching, and static stretching on physical performance and balance.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineFeb 2018High journal impact

Massage therapy for home care patients using the health insurance system in Japan.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineMar 2020High journal impact

Massage therapy as a complementary treatment for Parkinson's disease: A Systematic Literature Review.

Journal of Athletic TrainingMar 2024Medium journal impact

Under the Gun: Percussive Massage Therapy and Physical and Perceptual Recovery in Active Adults.

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy17/06/2026Low journal impact

Effectiveness of physical therapy techniques and methods in the management of endometriosis symptoms: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine2021High journal impact

Six versus twelve weeks of Swedish massage therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: Preliminary findings.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2020Medium journal impact

Massage therapy treatment and outcomes in a patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: A case report.

Disability and RehabilitationAug 2022Medium journal impact

Clinical relevance of massage therapy and abdominal hypopressive gymnastics on chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2021Medium journal impact

Positional release therapy and therapeutic massage reduce muscle trigger and tender points.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineDec 2022High journal impact

The effect of massage therapy on pain after surgery: A comprehensive meta-analysis.

Frontiers in Neurology05/09/2022Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of therapeutic massage for improving motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frontiers in Neurology30/07/2025Medium journal impact

Chinese massage therapy (Tuina) inhibits motor neuron apoptosis in rats with sciatic nerve injury by regulating the cPLA2 and RhoA/ROCK2 signaling pathways.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics2025Low journal impact

Effect of Massage on Regulating Oxidative Stress in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration in a Rat Model.

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