Massage Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders

Rapaport, Mark Hyman; Schettler, Pamela J.; Larson, Erika R.; Carroll, Dedric; Sharenko, Margaret; Nettles, James H.; Kinkead, Becky

doi:10.1176/appi.focus.20170043

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“…Psychotherapy is one of several non-pharmacological treatments that are effective for treating depression and anxiety. Massage therapy (Rapaport et al, 2018), yoga (Uebelacker & Broughton, 2018) and tai chi (Kong et al, 2019) all have significant benefits for depression and anxiety. Evidence suggests that various forms of complementary and alternative medicine are effective due to the same contextual mechanisms as psychotherapy (Hyland, 2005).…”

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A reformulated contextual model of psychotherapy for treating anxiety and depression

Hyland

2020

Clinical Psychology Review

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A reformulated contextual model of psychotherapy for treating anxiety and depression

Hyland

2020

Clinical Psychology Review

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“…In the past, we have published details how psychiatrists can collaborate with community massage therapists for optimal patient care. (20) The example of MGAD operationalization here illustrates an additional path for allopathic practitioners to collaborate with TMB practitioners. Participating in research with a manualized protocol requires the specialized skill set of a rMT, and creation of a TMB research protocol involves more than developing standardized terminology.…”

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Commentary on Operationalizing Partnership Between a Traditional Research Institution and a Massage School

Larson

2018

IJTMB

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“…Manual therapy, as a complementary and alternative therapy, is gradually recognized by psychiatrists and other mental health practitioners as an effective treatment for mental diseases [12][13][14]. Manual therapy with specific rhythms and techniques can relieve depression and fatigue [15,16], such as aromatherapy and Swedish emotional massage therapy, which have been reported to be effective in alleviating depression [17][18][19][20].…”

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The efficacy of Tuina with herbal ointment for patients with post-stroke depression: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Tao

Kong

Fang

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Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common complication after stroke which hinders functional recovery and return to social participation of stroke patients. Efficacy of conventional drug therapies for patients with PSD is still uncertain. Therefore, many patients prefer to use complementary and alternative therapies for PSD. Tuina (traditional Chinese manual manipulation) with herbal ointment is an integration of manual therapy, and ointment is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy. Preliminary experiments have shown that the Tuina with herbal ointment can improve the mental state of patients with PSD. The purpose of this study is to observe and verify the efficacy of Tuina combined with herbal ointment for patients with post-stroke depression, and to lay a foundation for further research on its mechanism of action. Methods/design In this study, a randomized controlled trial will be conducted in parallel, including two intervention groups: Tuina with herbal ointment group and herbal ointment for control group. A total of 84 eligible participants will be randomly assigned to the groups in a 1:1 ratio. All participants will receive conventional antidepressant venlafaxine treatment (75 mg QD), on which they received two different interventions. The interventions for both groups will be carried out 5 times each week for a period of 2 weeks. The primary outcome will be the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD). Secondary outcomes will include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), as well as 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale (TESS). They will be assessed at the baseline, at the end of the intervention (2 weeks), and during the 1 month and 3 months of follow-up by repeated measures analysis of variance. The significance level is 5%. Adverse events will be monitored at each visit to assess safety. All outcomes will be assessed and analyzed by researchers blinded to the treatment allocation. The purpose of this study will focus on observing the efficacy of Tuina with herbal ointment for patients with post-stroke depression, and to explore further the mechanisms of its effects. Discussion This study may evaluate clinical application value and safety of Tuina with herbal ointment in PSD patients, which can provide basis for clinical research and mechanism exploration of PSD. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2000033887. Registered on 15 June 2020. Dissemination The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminated through the study’s website and conferences.

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Massage Therapy for Psychiatric Disorders

Cited by 22 publications

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A reformulated contextual model of psychotherapy for treating anxiety and depression

A reformulated contextual model of psychotherapy for treating anxiety and depression

Commentary on Operationalizing Partnership Between a Traditional Research Institution and a Massage School

The efficacy of Tuina with herbal ointment for patients with post-stroke depression: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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