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New Research Perch! Tune in as Dr. Cynthia Price and Dr. Niki Munk discuss how massage therapists can meaningfully contr...
06/10/2026

New Research Perch! Tune in as Dr. Cynthia Price and Dr. Niki Munk discuss how massage therapists can meaningfully contribute to the emerging body of research. This episode addresses common questions about how to begin getting involved in massage therapy research, whether to investigate a specific subtopic of interest, or enter the field with research as a primary occupational focus: https://bit.ly/4o9fmlA

“This study aimed to evaluate whether ultrasound-guided pediatric tuina therapy improves efficacy and procedural efficie...
06/08/2026

“This study aimed to evaluate whether ultrasound-guided pediatric tuina therapy improves efficacy and procedural efficiency compared with pediatric tuina therapy [when treating intestinal intussusception in young children.]” https://bit.ly/4vEFBms

New 1 CE course available! Explore findings from the HOPES Study, an MTF–funded feasibility trial examining Swedish mass...
06/04/2026

New 1 CE course available! Explore findings from the HOPES Study, an MTF–funded feasibility trial examining Swedish massage as a supportive approach for women who are pregnant after stillbirth. Learn how massage impacted maternal well-being, and hear researcher insights into working with this population. This session was originally presented at MTF’s 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/25IMTRC02

“Objective: To investigate how early manual lymphatic drainage can prevent lower limb lymphedema (LLL) following real-wo...
06/01/2026

“Objective: To investigate how early manual lymphatic drainage can prevent lower limb lymphedema (LLL) following real-world gynecological cancer surgery.” https://bit.ly/4obfykb

Today, June 1, is the last day to submit your case report to MTF’s 2026 Case Report Contest for students and practitione...
06/01/2026

Today, June 1, is the last day to submit your case report to MTF’s 2026 Case Report Contest for students and practitioners! Please complete your submissions by 11:59PM CST: https://bit.ly/45f5AGZ

“This study aimed to examine the effect of hand massage on pain, comfort, and sleep quality in palliative oncology patie...
05/25/2026

“This study aimed to examine the effect of hand massage on pain, comfort, and sleep quality in palliative oncology patients.” https://bit.ly/4nM9UVD

Today we honor and remember those who have given their lives in service to others. Happy Memorial Day!
05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember those who have given their lives in service to others. Happy Memorial Day!

Grow your knowledge and earn 1 CE! Hear from three leading massage therapy practice and research experts as they examine...
05/21/2026

Grow your knowledge and earn 1 CE! Hear from three leading massage therapy practice and research experts as they examine how massage therapy aligns with public health, rehabilitation, and palliative care, and what each perspective offers to support continued integration into healthcare. This session was originally presented at MTF’s 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/25IMTRC01

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