TheMTFoundation
@TheMTFoundation
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The Massage Therapy Foundation advances the knowledge and practice of massage therapy by supporting scientific research, education, and community service.
Evanston, IL
Joined April 2010
“This randomized controlled clinical trial investigated the effects of gastrocnemius functional massage (GFM) combined with neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on spasticity, gait parameters, and functional mobility in stroke patients.” https://t.co/m6xq52xRsM
#massagemonday
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Healwell’s MassageNet Webinar replay is now available! Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) provides a vital connection point between clinicians and researchers. This webinar is approved for 1 CE hour through NCBMTB. https://t.co/g22kCBuS6Z
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“[The study examines] short-term effects of classical massage on pain/mobility/disability/psychological state/quality of life, & compares them w/ placebo massage when added to conventional physiotherapy in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain.” https://t.co/00J7G0GVp2
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@TheMTFoundation is proud to award a $299,465 Research Grant to @ChildrensPhila for their study, “Myofascial Release Therapy in Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” with the generous financial support of @AMTAmassage : https://t.co/vqsLCi85MN
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Happening TONIGHT at 7PM EDT—Register Now! Learn how participating in a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) can benefit your massage therapy practice—and your profession! Register at https://t.co/NDUgmAlqCY 1 CE is available for attending this webinar pending NCBTMB review.
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MTF’s 2025 Community Service grantees have been announced! Grantees include those providing therapeutic massage to veterans with dementia, children with autism, and HIV-positive/at-risk women. https://t.co/5R6ptFBNGK Special thanks to @BiotoneP for sponsoring two of the grants!
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“This paper aims to report the demographic and practice characteristics of the recently refreshed Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI) membership.” https://t.co/CJJyWOxbIK
#MassageMonday #PracticeBasedResearch #ComplementaryMedicine #IntegrativeCare
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The new Massage & Mental Health special issue of International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork has been released! Check it out at
Massage & Mental Health special issue out now! Examine the impact of MT for PTSD, life-limiting physical illness, and more. Commentary explores proposed framework for collaboration between physicians, mental health practitioners, and MTs. Check it out: https://t.co/utfEAUKIah
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Free 1 CE event- Sept 17: learn about being part of a Practice-Based Research Network (like MassageNet) as Healwell's Corey Rivera details the ins and outs of PBRNs https://t.co/NDUgmAlqCY
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“[This study performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of] nonpharmacological therapies widely used to improve the sleep quality of menopausal women experiencing insomnia.” https://t.co/Fprunj3Xpt
#massagemonday #menopause #MassageTherapy
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“This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and percussion massage therapy on pain, disability, kinesiophobia & proprioceptive function in individuals with cervical disc herniation.” https://t.co/SyllLV3XWR
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Our deep gratitude goes to all who donated over the last few days during our 35th Anniversary Match Campaign! Together, our supporters raised $17,159—which will be generously matched by the @AMTAmassage, for a grand total of $34,318!
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“This study employs a multi-index network meta-analysis to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and comparative ranking of non-surgical treatments for post-burn scars.” https://t.co/uwLzb6OuaQ
#MassageMonday #scarmassage #massageresearch
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Double Your Donation ends at midnight CST! Just a few hours left to make your contribution to research, education & community service for MTs—and have it matched 100% thanks to the generosity of @AMTAmassage! We are deeply grateful for your support! https://t.co/EL5rbi5SPW
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Congratulations to Dr. Niki Munk on receiving the 2025 @AMTAmassage Distinguished Service Award, presented by AMTA President Cindy Farrar! Munk was honored for her outstanding service to the MT profession, through her scientific research, volunteer work, & mentorship. Kudos!
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Having a blast in Dallas! Stop by booth #422 to make a gift to MTF and have it DOUBLED thanks to @AMTAmassage match. We are grateful to our supporters, who have raised over $11k! In-person donors can score a free thank you gift. Match ends 8/23: https://t.co/EL5rbi5SPW
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Come see us at Booth #422! MTF is LIVE at 2025 AMTA National Convention in Dallas, kicking off Day 2 of our 100% MATCH fundraiser. Now til Aug 23, AMTA is matching your gifts to MTF. Donate on-site in Dallas to pick up a free thank you gift at the booth! https://t.co/EL5rbi6qFu
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To celebrate MTF's 35th Anniversary, @AMTAmassage is generously matching donations made to MTF during the AMTA 2025 National Convention, August 20-23! Multiply your generosity—and make twice the difference. We are grateful for your support! https://t.co/EL5rbi5SPW
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“MTs and LAcs, while practicing within their professional scope, can enhance diagnostic awareness through careful observation and patient-centered communication...[they can] serve as valuable contributors to early detection and care coordination.” https://t.co/9iGNiT2d7I
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New Research Perch! Listen in as IJTMB Associate Editor, Dr. Sarah Fogarty, speaks with guest editor Dr. Cynthia Price about the upcoming September 2025 Special Issue of IJTMB concerning massage therapy and mental health: https://t.co/N7AOhYOGus
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