Vol. 18 No. 4 (2025): International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Published: 2025-12-11

Editorial

Leadership as Action: Empowering Innovation, Influence, and Growth in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Amanda Baskwill

1-5
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Research

The Effect of Timing of Sports Massage on 60-m Sprint Performance in Competitive Athletes

Ilias Ntoumas, Christina Karatzaferi, Christoforos D. Giannaki, Vasileios Nousios, Konstantina Siarava, Aliki Mpakatselou, Fotini Papanikolaou, Aggelos Pappas, Charalampos Krommidas, Efthimios Dardiotis, Eleftherios Lavdas, Giorgos K. Sakkas

6-19
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The Effectiveness of Traction Massage Combined with Herbal Compress for Relieving Menstrual Cramps: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Aumpol Bunpean, Patama Chantarapon, Nianeefa Salaeh, Nurfatin E-tae

20-30
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Comparing Massage, Acupressure, and Combined Therapy for Managing Cancer-related Pain, Fatigue, and Sleep Disturbance: A 2 × 2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial

Sima Sadat Ghaemizade Shushtari, Ann Blair Kennedy, Mina Jahangiri, Sharon Jackson White, Mojtaba Miladinia, Hossein Karimpourian

31-44
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A Case Report and Follow-up Study on Myofascial Release of Posterior Chain Muscles for Chronic Sinus Headache

G. Nithisha, Peeyoosha Gurudut, Aarti Welling, Vijay Kage

45-50
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Effectiveness of Bowen Therapy for Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pik Yu Chen, Po Chu Ng, Ara Cheuk Yin Li, Anne Kam Hung Woo, Derek King Wai Yau

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A Comparative Analysis Between Soft Tissue Manipulation and Pharmacotherapy in TMJ Myofascial Dysfunction Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Peeyoosha Gurudut, Zameera Naik, Krupa Metgud, Srinivas Kottur, Bhavana Kothari

63-75
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Practice

Scientific Evidence-based Effects of Abdominal Massage in People with Constipation: A Narrative Review

G. Durga, A. Mooventhan, R. Gowthami, L. Nivethitha, N. Manavalan

76-84
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Commentaries

A Commentary on the Potential Impact of Massage Therapy on Military Veterans

Christopher Rodriguez, Jude Matyo-Cepero

85-89
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