Books
Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage by Call Number: IAHS STACKS RM721 .F744 2017Publication Date: 2017 Sixth Edition
A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RM721 .M366 2019Publication Date: 2019 Seventh Edition
Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists (4th ed.) by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RB111 .S29 2018Publication Date: 2018 Fourth Edition
The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching by Call Number: IAHS STACKS RC76.5 .M87 2016Publication Date: 2016
Introduction to Massage Therapy by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RM721 .B785 2014Publication Date: 2014
Advanced Treatment Techniques for the Manual Therapist: Neck by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RD763 .M8 2013Publication Date: 2012
Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RM722 .B48 2010Publication Date: 2009 Fifth Edition
Sports Injuries: Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation by Publication Date: 2017 Fourth EditioneBook
Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An evidence-Based Approach to Practice by Call Number: IAHS STACKS RM700 .C276 2018Publication Date: 2018
Videos & Podcasts
- 2022 Standards of Practice Video Series (CMTO)
Series of 5 short videos covering the Standands of Practice from the College of Massage Therapy Ontario.
- Relieving Low Back Pain (Video Duration 24 minutes)
This program introduces experts who educate viewers on what low back pain is, the impact it can have on a person’s quality of life, and the latest developments in our understanding of optimal care. The program features interviews with patients who discuss their therapies—including noninvasive treatments and other programs of excellence in low back pain care. - New Adhesion Treatment (Video Duration 1 minute)Common surgeries repair broken bodies but leave agonizing reminders behind in the form of scar tissue. This short video demonstrates the use of the massage technique, New Adhesion Treatment to help alleviate pain.
- On the TableOn the Table casts a contemporary view into the professional-cultural issues facing Massage Therapists in Canada.
Massage Therapy Canada - Research Perch PodcastMassage Therapy Foundation’s Research Perch podcast is designed to help massage therapists put research into practice. Each episode discusses a specific article, modality, or research subject and unpacks it so you know how it applies to you. Many of the articles discussed originate from the MTF’s open-access, peer-reviewed journal, the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (IJTMB).
Websites
- The Learning Portal - Evaluate Your EvidenceIn this module, you will learn how to determine whether or not you should use a particular source for your research assignment. You will also learn about Evidence-Based Practice and the hierarchy of evidence for clinical practice.
- MedlinePlusProduced by the National Library of Medicine, this is a great source of background information on medical topics, diseases and conditions.
Key Resources
- Human Anatomy (Gale Interactive)
Interactive anatomy database. Explore and manipulate 3-D models of human anatomy by zooming in, rotating, and dissecting. Dive into specific systems or regions of the body. Note: When accessing this database off-campus, enter “mohawk” into the Sign In box.
- Alt HealthWatch
Alternative health research database. Covers complementary and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Includes full-text articles offering the latest information on holistic medicine and therapies.
- Nursing and Allied Health Premium
Health research database. Covers the fields of nursing and allied health, as well as alternative and complementary medicine. Includes trade journals, books, full-length training videos, reports, pamphlets and ephemeral works, and websites.
- MEDLINE (EBSCO)
Bibliographic health database. Covers life sciences, with a focus on biomedical information. Includes citations and abstracts for biomedical and health journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians and researchers.
- Massage Therapy JournalFeatures research-based articles on the practice of massage from the American Massage Therapy Association. Coverage: 2010 - present
- Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative MedicineEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM) is an international peer-reviewed journal. Coverage: 2004 - present
- International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (IJTMB)Peer-reviewed scientific journal that provides educational resources for massage therapists, educators, and students. Coverage: 2008 - present
- Journal of Manual & Manipulative TherapyDedicated to the publication of original research, case reports, & reviews of the literature that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of manual therapy and clinical research. Coverage: 2001- present
- Massage & BodyworkContains articles of interest concerning massage, bodywork, somatic and esthetic therapy. Coverage: 1995 - present
- Body Sense MagazineBody Sense magazine, ABMP's (Association of Bodyworks and Massage Professionals) digital magazine for health-conscious consumers. Coverage: 2016 - present
- Massage MagazineCovers art & science of massage, bodywork & related healing arts. Includes interviews with profession's leaders, technique articles, feature stories on massage/bodywork, profiles of innovative therapists, business articles & news on trends & developments. Coverage: 1993 - present
- Massage TodayProvides news and information for massage therapists, whether it's a new technique, a legislative update, the latest research or industry trends. Coverage: 2001 - present