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Parental Experiences of Administering Pediatric Tuina for Sleep and Appetite in Early School-Aged Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Qualitative Study in Hong Kong

Parental Experiences of Administering Pediatric Tuina for Sleep and Appetite in Early School-Aged Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Qualitative Study in Hong Kong

Pediatric tuina, also known as pediatric anmo or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pediatric massage, is a specialized form of massage therapy tailored for infants and children [13]. It is grounded in TCM principles, which emphasize the harmonious functioning of the body’s systems [13]. In ancient Chinese medicine, the term “double yang person” was used to describe individuals exhibiting symptoms of ADHD [14].

Shu-Cheng Chen, Kwai-Ching Lo, Han Li, Pong-Ming Wong, Lok-Yi Pang, Jing Qin, Wing-Fai Yeung

JMIR Pediatr Parent 2025;8:e65471

Physiological and Psychological Effects of Parent-Delivered Traditional Thai Massage in Children With Autism: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Physiological and Psychological Effects of Parent-Delivered Traditional Thai Massage in Children With Autism: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Historical records of massage therapy date back 3000 years, and massage therapy is mentioned in the earliest medical book in China, the Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine), which recorded the theory of Chinese medicine and massage theory. The value of massage as a form of therapy has been recognized throughout history by ancient civilizations in China, India, Japan, Thailand, and, later, the ancient Egyptians, as well as the Greeks and Romans [30].

Hui Ruan, Wichai Eungpinichpong, Hua Wu, Chanada Aonsri

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e41839

Web-Based Skin Cancer Prevention Training for Massage Therapists: Protocol for the Massage Therapists Skin Health Awareness, Referral, and Education Study

Web-Based Skin Cancer Prevention Training for Massage Therapists: Protocol for the Massage Therapists Skin Health Awareness, Referral, and Education Study

During a typical full body massage, the client is unclothed under a drape. MTs systematically undrape and view each anatomical area, allowing the opportunity to visualize skin cancer risk factors such as sunburn, tanning lines, high mole counts, or suspicious lesions.

Lois J Loescher, Kelly M Heslin, Laura A Szalacha, Graciela E Silva, Myra L Muramoto

JMIR Res Protoc 2019;8(5):e13480

Characterizing Websites That Provide Information About Complementary and Integrative Health: Systematic Search and Evaluation of Five Domains

Characterizing Websites That Provide Information About Complementary and Integrative Health: Systematic Search and Evaluation of Five Domains

Based on the procedure described in the “Methods” section, 165 websites across the 5 CIH domains of acupuncture, homeopathy, massage, reiki, and yoga were selected for this review. The domains, their size, and example sites, are presented in Table 4. As can be seen, this review included websites that were specifically focused on a domain, as well as websites with a more general focus that include content relating to CIH domains.

Annie T Tze-Tze Chen, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Ronald W Buie, Albert Park, Mike Conway

Interact J Med Res 2018;7(2):e14

The Effectiveness of Hand Massage on Pain in Critically Ill Patients After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

The Effectiveness of Hand Massage on Pain in Critically Ill Patients After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

The use of complementary nonpharmacologic interventions such as massage has been suggested in the clinical practice guidelines of the Society of Critical Care Medicine given their opioid-sparing and analgesia-enhancing potential [20]. Massage has been defined as the manual manipulation of muscles and soft tissues of the body through the application of various systematic and rhythmic hand movements [22,23].

Madalina Boitor, Géraldine Martorella, Andréa Maria Laizner, Christine Maheu, Céline Gélinas

JMIR Res Protoc 2016;5(4):e203