Six Weeks of Massage Therapy Produces Changes in Balance, Neurological and Cardiovascular Measures in Older Persons
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Six Weeks of Massage Therapy Produces Changes in Balance, Neurological and Cardiovascular Measures in Older Persons
OBJECTIVES Falls in older adults represent a primary cause of decreased mobility and independence, increased morbidity, and accidental death. Research and clinical reports indicate that therapeutic massage (TM) may positively influence suggested causative factors. The second in a two-part study, this project assessed the effects of six weeks of TM treatment on balance, nervous system, and cardi...
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BACKGROUND Falls are the primary cause of accidental death in older persons, producing increased morbidity, decreased independence, and billions in medical costs annually. Massage therapy (MT) may produce adaptations that decrease risk of falling. If MT can improve stability in older persons, it may provide a new intervention for this issue. PURPOSE Determine the acute effects of a 60-minute ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork: Research, Education, & Practice
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1916-257X
DOI: 10.3822/ijtmb.v5i3.181