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RMTP 2219: Research on a Case Study Topic (Cote)

This is a 'get started' guide for researching RMTP case study topics related to massage therapy. The range of possible topics is very broad. Past examples include: athletics, recovery from injury, trauma (PSTD, concussion, traumatic brain injury, etc.), temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD), scar tissue, eczema, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.

Searching the literature can be challenging, because there is relatively little direct massage therapy research conducted, compared with fields such as nursing or medicine.

Alternate/related terms for "massage" that may help with your search:

  • myofascial therapy
  • myofascial release
  • manual therapy