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Massage therapy for infants and children

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  • 1Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33101, USA.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|April 1, 1995
PubMed

Insights

Massage therapy benefits infants and children with various health issues by reducing stress and improving their condition. This approach also enhances caregiver well-being and offers a cost-effective treatment option.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Complementary Medicine

Background:

  • Massage therapy is increasingly explored for pediatric populations.
  • Numerous infant and childhood conditions may benefit from therapeutic touch.
  • Caregiver involvement in therapy can impact both child and adult wellness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of massage therapy on infants and children with diverse medical conditions.
  • To assess the impact of massage therapy on stress hormones and clinical outcomes.
  • To evaluate the benefits for caregivers administering the therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing data on massage therapy interventions.
  • Inclusion of studies involving premature infants, HIV-exposed infants, and children with conditions such as asthma, autism, cancer, and PTSD.
  • Analysis of outcomes related to stress hormones, clinical course, and caregiver well-being.

Main Results:

  • Massage therapy generally leads to reduced anxiety and stress hormones in pediatric patients.
  • Positive effects on the clinical course of various medical conditions were observed.
  • Caregiver participation, including grandparents and parents, improved their own wellness and provided cost-effective treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Massage therapy is a beneficial intervention for a wide range of pediatric conditions.
  • The therapy demonstrates efficacy in reducing physiological stress markers and improving health outcomes.
  • Involving parents and grandparents in massage therapy offers a dual benefit of enhanced caregiver wellness and economical pediatric care.

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