MASSAGE

This study tested whether using a mechanical massage cushion during labor can reduce pain and increase comfort for first-time mothers. 70 pregnant women were split into two groups: one used the cushion plus standard care, the other received standard care alone. Researchers measur…

This study looked at whether a physiotherapist-given baby massage could help infants aged 0-6 months sleep longer and strengthen the emotional bond with their mothers. Twenty-four healthy full-term babies received classical massage. Researchers measured sleep quality and mother-b…

This study tested whether gentle abdominal massage could reduce common stomach problems like vomiting, bloating, and poor digestion in children aged 1 to 24 months who are on breathing machines and feeding tubes in the pediatric ICU. Nurses gave the massage and tracked things lik…

This study looked at whether a 45-minute massage once a week for 4 weeks could improve mood and daily function in new mothers. 28 women within 6 months of giving birth took part. The goal was to see if massage, a drug-free option, could reduce depression and help mothers manage p…

This study tested whether back massage given three times on the first day after open heart surgery could help patients with pain, sleep quality, and stress (measured by cortisol levels). 96 adults who had elective open heart surgery took part. Researchers compared those who recei…