This narrative review summarizes research on three forms of touch that have enhanced
development and well-being. These include social touch, CT touch, and massage therapy …

Aims To provide a critical analysis of peer-reviewed literature reporting research from
practice-based research networks (PBRNs) relating to complementary and alternative …

Massage therapy (MT) is the most popular complementary and alternative medicine therapy
used by the Australian public. With the growing emphasis by the Australian health authority …

Abstract Background Nonpharmacologic therapies (NPTs) are recommended as first-line
treatments for pain, however the impact of expanding professional capacity to deliver these …

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are often managed in primary care settings. To facilitate
research and health care quality, practice-based research networks (PBRNs) offer sustained …

Background: Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are means to connect practitioners
with researchers and increase the body of rigorous research. PBRNs have been used in …

Purpose Chronic neck pain (CNP) is prevalent and challenging to treat. Despite evidence of
massage's effectiveness for CNP, multiple accessibility barriers exist. The Trial Outcomes for …

Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a clinical condition characterized by moderate
to severe pain in the lower spine that severely affects the patient's life experience and leads …

Musculoskeletal conditions are often managed in primary care settings. To facilitate
research and healthcare quality, practice-based research networks offer sustained …

Background: Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints in the elderly. Pain
symptoms can be chronic and aggravated by comorbidities. Back pain leads to reduced …