Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Background Postexercise recovery techniques
are widely used, but little research has examined their effectiveness. Objectives To examine …

Abstract MacLennan, M, Ramirez-Campillo, R, and Byrne, PJ. Self-massage techniques for
the management of pain and mobility with application to resistance training: a brief review. J …

Massage therapy (MT) has shown potential in reducing blood pressure (BP); however, the
psychophysiological pathways and structures involved in this outcome are unclear. The …

More than 100 years ago AT Still MD founded osteopathic medicine, and specifically
described fascia as a covering, with common origins of layers of the fascial system despite …

Mechanotherapy, the application of various mechanical forces on injured or diseased tissue,
is a viable option for tissue regenerative rehabilitation. Recent advances in tissue …

Tuina can effectively alleviate ulcerative colitis-related symptoms, but the mechanism of
action is unknown. The purpose of this research is to explore potential pathways for the …

Background Rhythmical massage therapy (RMT) is a massage technique used in
anthroposophic medicine. Objective The authors aimed to investigate the physiological …

Page 1 FourTH EDITIoN Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries • Craig R. Denegar,
PhD, ATC, PT Ethan Saliba, PhD, ATC, PT Susan Saliba, PhD, ATC, PT WITH Michael Joseph …

Soft robotics is attractive for wearable applications that require conformal interactions with
the human body. Soft wearable robotic garments hold promise for supplying dynamic …

This article reviews and discusses the biological and psychological mechanisms that may
be responsible for therapeutic effect in an osteopathic therapeutic encounter. Although many …