Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological condition defined by developmental delays or impairments in communication skills and social interaction. Reduced cerebellar function and elevated markers of oxidative stress resulting from ischemic conditions have been found in children with…
The Effects of Massage Therapy on Chronic Neck Pain, Cervical Hypolordosis, and TSH Levels on a Woman with Hypothyroidism: A Case Study ABSTRACT Background and Participant: A woman with chronic neck pain and hypothyroidism seeks massage therapy after not finding…
Abstract Background: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a modern combat martial art that utilizes joint locks to force an opponent into submission. It is a high intensity combat sport that places unique stresses on the body leading to atypical injuries and muscular…
Addressing Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee through Integrative Therapeutic Massage while Treatment Planning Efficiently with a Deaf Patient; A Case Study Frank Mazzella Background – Knee pain can result from injuries to the knee or hip. The knee…
Neurosomatic Therapy for Low Back Pain on a patient with Scoliosis: A Case Report Richard Storey Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify and treat the cause of back pain with a young, active, and healthy individual diagnosed…
The Use Of Neurosomatic Therapy on a Chronic Low Back Pain Sufferer Kerry Brown Abstract Background: Low back pain is the most prevalent source of pain in America with almost 80% of the population experiencing at least once in their…
Migraine, can massage effectively manage symptoms? A Case Study ABSTRACT Background: Participant is a 62 year old female that presents migraine with associated aura and nausea for this study. Participant has suffered with migraine since she was 10 years old.…
The Effects of Massage Post Open-heart Surgery Case report study Jesse Smith-Shearer Abstract: Massage intervention may effectively treat post-surgical and injury related pain. Can a student-therapist use postural analysis and massage therapy to reduce pain felt by a 76-year-old woman…
Background: Concussion is not as benign as previously thought. A multidisciplinary team including neuropsychological testing and treatment, pharmacological intervention, counseling, and speech, occupational, physical therapy, and massage is needed to treat persistent symptoms of a concussion. Purpose: To determine if…
Therapeutic Massage used to Address Orofacial Pain with Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and Chronic Paranasal Sinus Pressure: a Case Report Frank Mazzella III Abstract Background: Orofacial pain is characterized by any pain that is felt or referred around the…