Improving Sleep Quality With Support From AMTA’s Massage Therapy
It’s National Sleep Awareness Month, and the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is sharing the latest research on how massage can improve sleep quality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 3 adults. In the U.S. report not getting enough rest every day. An estimated 50 to 70 million have chronic or ongoing sleep disorders. Explore recent studies on how massage therapy can help improve sleep. For various populations including pregnant women, infants, and women going through menopause.
Foot Massage for Insomnia and Anxiety in Preeclamptic Pregnant Women
A 2024 study investigated the effects of classical foot massage on insomnia and anxiety levels in preeclamptic pregnant women. Preeclampsia is a serious condition of pregnancy, usually characterized by high blood pressure and severe swelling. This study included seventy-one participants divided into an experimental group receiving foot massages three days a week and a control group receiving no interventions. Results indicated a significant reduction in insomnia and anxiety levels in the experimental group compared to the control group. The findings suggest that classical foot massage can be an effective intervention. For alleviating insomnia and anxiety symptoms in preeclamptic pregnant women.
Parent-led Massage Has a Positive Impact on the Quality of Sleep for Infants
A recent research study examined the impact of parent-led massage on the sleep electroencephalogram (EEG) features of typically developing term-born infants at 4 months. The infants who received routine parent-led massage had distinct functional brain changes versus the control group. The massaged infants exhibited higher sleep spindle spectral power and greater sleep EEG magnitudes, which indicate better quality sleep and potential benefits for early brain development.
Therapeutic Touch Enhances Sleep Quality in Menopausal Women
One of the first studies to investigate the impact of therapeutic touch on sleep quality and fatigue. In menopausal women was recently published. The study involved 48 women (24 in each group), with one group receiving therapeutic touch. The other received SHAM therapeutic touch for 10 minutes daily over five consecutive days. Results revealed that therapeutic touch significantly improved sleep quality compared to the control group, as indicated by lower post-test total sleep quality scores.
“The evidence continues to grow on the efficacy of massage therapy for improving sleep quality,” said Kim Kane-Santos, AMTA National President. “Massage can be a valuable tool in helping alleviate sleep issues without the negative side effects of prescription medication.”
About The American Massage Therapy Association
The American Massage Therapy Association is the most trusted name in massage therapy. The largest non-profit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students, and massage schools. The association is directed by volunteer leadership and fosters ongoing, direct member involvement through its 51 chapters. AMTA works to advance the profession through ethics and standards. The promotion of fair and consistent licensing of massage therapists in all states, and public education on the benefits of massage. To find a qualified massage therapist in your area, please visit AMTA’s Find a Massage Therapist Locator Service™.
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