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A selection of peer-reviewed articles related to massage therapy. Earn up to five continued competency credits per module.

Modules expire 30 days after purchase. Please ensure you complete modules within the 30-day period.

Generalized Joint Hypermobility an Issue in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Several researchers have examined the possible association between generalized joint hypermobility and chronic widespread muscle/joint pain in both FMS and CFS subjects.

Myofascial Trigger Points in the Suboccipital Muscles in Episodic Tension Type Headache
This paper describes the presence of referred pain from suboccipital muscle TrPs in subjects with episodic tension-type headache (ETTH) and in healthy controls.

Effects of Swedish Massage on Blood Pressure
Swedish massage technique indirectly regulates the tonus of the autonomous nervous system. This study set out to examine the effects of Swedish massage on blood pressure.

Massage Therapy and Sleep Behaviour in Infants with Low Birth Weight
This study attempts to evaluate the impact of massage therapy on sleep behaviour in infants born with low birth weight (LBW) in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms are Lessened Following Massage Therapy
This study attempts to determine the effectiveness of massage therapy for relieving the symptoms, which include the measurement of pain, grip strength, anxiety and depression.

Treatment of Eight Patients with Frozen Shoulder : a Case Study Series
Review the therapeutic outcome of using soft tissue mobilization (STM) treatment techniques in combination with a home exercise program to treat eight patients with a differential diagnosis of frozen shoulder.

High Blood Pressure and Associated Symptoms were Reduced by Massage Therapy
High blood pressure (BP) is associated with elevated anxiety, stress & stress hormones, hostility & depression. Massage therapy and progressive muscle relaxation were evaluated as treatments for reducing BP & associated symptoms.

Effects of Non-invasive Stimulation of Acupoints on the Cardiovascular System
The objective of this module was to study the effect of two non-invasive methods to stimulate acupoints on the cardiovascular system. Conclusions: Pressure on acupoints can significantly influence the cardiovascular system.

Three Case Studies Indicating the Effectiveness of Manual Lymph Drainage on Patients with Primary and Secondary Lymphedema using Objective Measuring Tools
It seems likely that MLD has a systemic effect on the lymphatic system & it can improve flow from normal tissues. It is hypothesized that a series of treatments would result in even more significant improvements.

Multiple Sclerosis Patients Benefit from Massage Therapy
Twenty-four adults with multiple sclerosis were randomly assigned to a standard medical treatment control group or a massage therapy group that received 45-minute massages twice a week for 5 weeks.

The Physiology of a Soft Tissue Massage
What happens when we massage a muscle? Why does that muscle relax and why does the person being massaged feel better for the experience?

Massage Safety Injuries Reported in Medline Relating to the Practice of Therapeutic Massage 1965 – 2003
Six recommendations for training and practice were obtainable from reports made from 1965 to 2003 on mechanistic grounds.

Evaluating Cam Treatment at the End of Life a Review of Clinical Trials for Massage and Meditation
There is a pressing need for improved end-of-life care. Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) may improve the quality of care but few controlled trials have evaluated CAM at the end of life.

The Effect of Manual Pressure Release
This study aimed to investigate the effect of manual pressure release (MPR) on the pressure sensitivity of latent MTrPs in the upper trapezius muscle using a novel pressure algometer.

Latent Myofascial Trigger Points
The study investigates the effect of latent trigger points on muscle activation patterns in the shoulder girdle.

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May 5, 2012
Hot & Cold Stone Massage, with RMT - Alexandra Thompson, of OCEAN STONE THERAPY
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Lower Mainland BC
May 5, 2012 - May 7, 2012
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May 7, 2012
Aligned online with microMOVES {online or live}
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Online and Live
May 7, 2012 - June 30, 2012
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May 11, 2012
Thai Massage Mat Style Level One
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Calgary, AB
May 11, 2012 - May 13, 2012
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May 11, 2012
Indian Head Massage Course
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Calgary, AB
May 11, 2012 - May 12, 2012
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May 13, 2012
Rejuvenating Face Massage Course
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Calgary, AB
May 13, 2012 - May 14, 2012
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May 19, 2012
Hot & Cold Stone Massage, with RMT - Alexandra Thompson, of OCEAN STONE THERAPY
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Saint John, NB
May 19, 2012 - May 21, 2012
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May 19, 2012
Hotstone Massage Class - (3 levels) Hot Therapeutic, Hot & Cold Advanced Techniques
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Saskatoon SK
May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012
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May 25, 2012
Learn Active Isolated Stretching With AIS Instructor, Paul John Elliott
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Calgary, AB
May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012
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May 27, 2012
Hotstone Massage Class - (3 levels) Hot Therapeutic, Hot & Cold Advanced Techniques
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Calgary, AB
May 27, 2012 - May 28, 2012
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