Massage Therapy Foundation

Massage Therapy Foundation Advancing the knowledge and practice of massage therapy via research, education and community service
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2026 MTF Community Service Awards have been selected! The two Awards will support organizations which provide (1) trauma...
08/25/2026

2026 MTF Community Service Awards have been selected! The two Awards will support organizations which provide (1) trauma-informed massage for displaced women in Northern Greece (Award sponsored in part by a gift from BIOTONE Professional Massage Therapy Products), and (2) integrating trauma-informed massage therapy into existing rehabilitation programs for mothers and children affected by war in Odesa, Ukraine. Learn more about the projects here: https://massagetherapyfoundation.org/2026-csa/

“This study aimed to evaluate the effect of classical hand massage on postoperative pain and physiological parameters in...
08/24/2026

“This study aimed to evaluate the effect of classical hand massage on postoperative pain and physiological parameters in patients undergoing Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.” https://bit.ly/4y2OAz6

“This study investigated the effects of percussive massage on muscle fatigue and pain intensity, isometric knee extensor...
08/17/2026

“This study investigated the effects of percussive massage on muscle fatigue and pain intensity, isometric knee extensor torque, and vertical jump height in physically active adults.” https://bit.ly/4qnvwJ6

Today’s patients are more complex than ever, often managing multiple health concerns such as chronic pain, serious illne...
08/12/2026

Today’s patients are more complex than ever, often managing multiple health concerns such as chronic pain, serious illness, and substance use disorders. Hear from leading massage therapy researchers as they share findings from clinical trials focused on real-world massage therapy applications.

This session was originally presented at MTF’s 2025 International Massage Therapy Research Conference. Purchase here: https://bit.ly/25IMTRC07

New Research Perch! Learn about the importance of teaching research literacy to entry-level massage therapy students, an...
08/10/2026

New Research Perch! Learn about the importance of teaching research literacy to entry-level massage therapy students, and how instructors can use MTF resources to enhance the learning experience: https://wp.me/pgJEVT-2P5

“This study aimed to evaluate the association between acupuncture combined with therapeutic massage and clinical outcome...
08/10/2026

“This study aimed to evaluate the association between acupuncture combined with therapeutic massage and clinical outcomes in patients with cervical radiculopathy.” https://bit.ly/3TRZ1Xg

Learn more about the impact of MTF’s 2025 Community Service Award to Heartfelt Community of Gloucester, VA, for their pr...
08/04/2026

Learn more about the impact of MTF’s 2025 Community Service Award to Heartfelt Community of Gloucester, VA, for their project, "Compassionate Touch for Veterans with Dementia.” The grant is over halfway completed, and has already made a huge impact on the lives of the veterans it serves: https://bit.ly/4fBhlfR

“This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of [manual therapy and strength training] in reducing pain and promoting funct...
08/03/2026

“This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of [manual therapy and strength training] in reducing pain and promoting functional recovery in runners with Iliotibial band syndrome.” https://bit.ly/4wCM3va

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