NEWS NOTES
compiled by Brandon Twyford
Editor, Online and Digital Strategy | brandon@abmp.com
FOOT MASSAGE SHOWN TO
REDUCE PAIN IN INTENSIVE
CARE PATIENTS
In a randomized, parallel, single-blind controlled
trial, researchers examined the effects of foot
massage on pain in intensive care unit (ICU)
patients. Seventy-five subjects were divided into
three groups: foot massage provided by a nurse,
foot massage provided by the patient's family, and
a control group that did not receive massage.
In the massage (intervention) groups, Swedish
massage was performed for 5 minutes on each
foot, once a day for six days. Pain scores were
examined before the intervention, immediately
after the intervention, and one week following
the intervention. The mean pain scores in both
massage groups showed a significant reduction
in pain as compared to the control group.
The results suggest that foot massage,
performed by both family members and
nurses, can reduce the pain of ICU patients.
Read the full study in Evidence-Based
Complementary and Alternative Medicine at
www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2020/3450853.
INFORMATION FOR ABMP MEMBERS ON STATE
UPDATES REGARDING COVID-19
We are tracking state updates on COVID-19
closures and reopenings, and updating members as
often as possible at www.abmp.com/updates/news/
information-abmp-members-state-shutdown-orders.
As states and counties reopen, there are many
factors to consider when returning to a post-COVID
world. We encourage you to review our Back-to-
Practice Guide at www.abmp.com/back-to-practice
that addresses these issues and guides you on
mitigating risk to help to keep you and your clients
safe.
COVID-19
FINANCIAL
RELIEF OPTIONS
FOR MASSAGE
THERAPISTS
ABMP continues to stay on top
of Small Business Administration
programs, unemployment
benefits, and disaster relief aid
to help you stay financially afloat
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 Financial Relief
Options for Massage Therapists
page, at www.abmp.com/updates/
news/financial-benefits-massage-
therapists-coronavirus, collects
the most current information we
have to help you make decisions,
but please know that this
information can quickly change.
We will continue to provide
updates as
we receive
them.
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