Position Statements from the American Massage Therapy Association
The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has various position papers that they have come out with through the years. Each of these position papers covers an area of wellness where research on massage has shown massage to be an effective treatment. The below list has links to these various position papers along with the year in which their position paper came out. Each paper in turn has links to the research articles that support their claims of effectiveness in the given area of wellness.
2017
Massage as a Component of Integrative Health Care
2015
2014
Massage Can Improve Health and Wellness
2013
2012
Massage Therapy Can Help Improve Sleep
Massage Therapy as Beneficial Part of Integrative Treatment Plan for Fibromyalgia
Massage Therapy Can be Effective for Low Back Pain
2011
Massage Can Reduce Symptoms of Depression
Massage Therapy for Those Who Exercise
Massage Can Be Effective for Tension Headaches
2009
Massage Can Aid in Pain Relief
Massage Therapy Can Improve the Quality of Life for Those in Hospice and Palliative Care
2008
Massage Therapy May Benefit Newborns
Massage Therapy Can Be a Valuable Component of a Wellness Program
Massage Therapy Can Aid in Postoperative Pain Relief
2006
Massage Therapy Can Relieve Stress
They also make the following disclaimer about these position papers.
Disclaimer: Position statements of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) are approved by AMTA and reflect the views and opinions of the association, based on current research. These statements are not expressions of legal opinion relative to scope of practice, medical diagnosis or medical advice, nor do they represent an endorsement of any product, company or specific massage therapy technique, modality or approach.
