As manual therapy professions continue to grow, the biopsychosocial (BPS) healthcare model has been embraced particularly by practitioners of a holistic mindset, because of its potential for a more nuanced and compassionate whole-person approach. Yet, 50 years after its emergence, it has not seen the success some may have hoped for.
Many controversies among integrative health professions are outdated and a result of poor communication and negative habits. Examining evidence through interprofessional collaboration will benefit practitioners and patients alike.
In March 2021, ABMP conducted a survey of US massage therapists and bodyworkers. Nearly 3,000 professionals were generous with their time and participation. Following is an overview of highlights from
The explosion in fascia research over the past couple of decades has been nothing short of spectacular. It is hard to believe that in the space of a few short decades, research—and practice—regarding fascia is undergoing a radical paradigm shift.
At a recent Massage Therapy Research Conference, a group of us discussed, "Which is more important to measure: mechanism or effect?" Needless to say, the debate was spirited.
The population of pregnant women may be disproportionately impacted by stress. MTs can help.
COVID-19 showed us something about communication. The distance between the scientific and the nonspecialist world view has never been thrown into such sharp focus—the scientific community and the general public speak different languages. Clinicians seem to stand between the two. Here's how we can collectively reach a greater understanding.
Over-reliance on randomized control trials has come in for criticism from a variety of quarters across medical disciplines and health-care stakeholders. Let's look at this debate.
