| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2619615 | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryLittle is known about the effect of massage on post-burn tissue in children. We conducted a pilot study to examine the effect of massage (3–5 days) on mood and range of motion (ROM) in eight post-burn children. Participants showed significant increases in ROM from Time 1 (pre-massage, first day) to Time 2 (post-massage, last day) in massaged tissue but not control (non-massaged) tissue. Mood was elevated throughout the study and thus did not change across time. Although massage improved ROM, we are cautious in our interpretation because of the small sample size.
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Authors
Annie Morien, Diane Garrison, Nancy Keeney Smith,