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Traumatic cataract formation after vigorous ocular massage.
We report a case of traumatic anterior subcapsular cataract that occurred after vigorous ocular massage with a massaging device.
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The massage therapist in rehabilitation.
Many qualified schools of massage where the nurse can be educated and certified to perform massage therapy are located throughout the United States and are listed in massage therapy journals.…
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Hands on help.
Abdominal massage is a viable alternative to laxatives and enemas in chronic constipation. Ann Richards has developed a massage programme to be taught to informal carers in the community.
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Local back massage with an automated massage chair: general muscle and psychophysiologic relaxing properties.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of the present study was to test massage applied with an automated massage chair on the back muscles with regard to the effects on the tension of…
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Effect of digital massage on intraocular pressure and ocular and optic nerve blood flow.
The effect of digital massage on intraocular pressure and ocular and optic nerve blood flow was studied in anaesthetized rabbits. Digital massage was performed for 15 min, with pressure release…
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Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
The study is a randomized, controlled clinical trial that investigates the efficacy ogf massage therapy for 66 patients with pain secondary to osteoarthritis of the knee. It is a wait-list…
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Treatment of Depression With Massage in HIV
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of massage therapy on depression, quality of life and plasma cortisol levels in subjects with advanced HIV disease.
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Efficacy of Massage at the End of Life
The purpose of this study is to determine whether massage therapy is effective in reducing pain and distress and improving quality of life among cancer patients at life’s end.
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Therapeutic Massage for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The purpose of this study is to compare the relative effectiveness of three relaxation treatments (therapeutic massage, thermotherapy, and time in a relaxing environment) in reducing anxiety in persons with…
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Acupuncture and Massage for Depression During Pregnancy
This study evaluates the efficacy of acupuncture and massage for the treatment of depression during pregnancy. The study also examines differential effects of study treatments on delivery outcome and post…
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