MASSAGE THERAPY REPRESSES ASTHMA SYMPTOMS

According to a study published in the Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine, massage therapy may improve lung functioning for children with asthma.  The study was conducted on 60 children with asthma, a test group received 20 minute massage sessions for five weeks in addition to standard asthma care while the control group received the standard asthma care only.  The study found that “forced expiratory flow was significantly higher for children in the massage therapy group when compared to the control group”.1  Additional research is needed to make further conclusions.  To read the full article visit naturalstandard.com, the Natural Standard is the authority on integrative medicine.  To learn more about our massage school visit www.NMTI.edu.  To schedule an appointment at our student massage clinic visit www.NMTIstudentclinic.com.

Abdel Fattah M, Hamdy B. Pulmonary functions of children with asthma improve following massage therapy. J Altern Complement Med. 2011 Nov;17(11):1065-8.

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