One area of scholarly research that I enjoy following is Therapeutic Massage. Having taken an introductory class taught by an excellent instructor, as well as enjoying regular sessions, I have found the benefits to be many.
So it is a pleasure to see an overlap between my massage interest and libraries with the forthcoming introduction of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork : Research, Education, & Practice by the Massage Therapy Foundation.
I used to keep up with a couple of the journals in this field, but since changing jobs have not had access to them. The added bonus of this journal’s Open Access format will let me keep up with new ideas and studies via the web.
found via Open Access News
There is no doubt that professional massage therapy is very effective. An increasing number of research studies show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion etc…