Purpose This study compared the effect of immediate versus delayed massage-like
compressive loading (MLL) on peak isometric torque recovery and inflammatory cell …

Intestinal ischemia reperfusion (I/R) may cause inflammation-, oxidative stress-, and
apoptosis-related tissue injuries and facilitate bacterial infection, leading to multiple organ …

Purpose Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes a range of different symptoms. Patients with MS
(PwMS) have looked for alternative therapies to control their MS progress and treat their …

We investigate the effects of a massage therapy program (MTP) in cortisol concentration
(CC), intensity of pain, quality of life and perceived stress index of fibromyalgia patients …

Kathryn F. Westman is a clinical nurse specialist at United Hospital, St. Paul, MN, a part of
Allina Health. Cathy Blaisdell is a certified massage therapist, also at United Hospital …

This article reviews the current state of knowledge of the role of massage therapy in the
treatment of common psychiatric disorders and symptoms. It briefly discusses the prevalence …

We present a precision medical perspective to assist in the definition, diagnosis, and
management of Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS)/chronic Lyme disease …

Background Optimal strategies for massage and its use in athletes have not been
conclusively demonstrated. Purpose/study design Effects of varying duration, frequency and …

Skeletal muscle is a dynamic organ that mediates voluntary movement and aids in the
protection of vital structures. The unique functional demands placed upon skeletal muscle …

Introduction: Lung cancer mortality rates remain at unacceptably high levels. Although
mitochondrial dysfunction is a characteristic of most tumor types, mitochondrial dynamics are …