Protocol: Integrating Massage Therapy into Patient Care
Conclusion: Incorporating massage therapy, including mechanical massage devices, into patient care can lead to increased patient satisfaction and improved perceived quality of care.
Source: Cherkin, D. C., Sherman, K. J., Kahn, J., Wellman, R., Cook, A. J., Johnson, E., … & Deyo, R. A. (2011). A comparison of the effects of 2 types of massage and usual care on chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 155(1), 1-9.
