Patient Involvement in Clinical Research

Patient-centered research is a powerful trend in clinical research in which patients and caregivers work with principal and co-investigators to craft studies tailored specifically to patients' experience. For example, who better to inform researchers about nausea during chemotherapy than cancer survivors? Patients and caregivers possess valuable information clinicians can use to produce research that will, upon dissemination of results, offer findings helpful to future patients. Organizations funding such research include PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute), which is a nonprofit, nongovernmental agency. Watch for news as current studies' results are published and findings implemented to improve quality of life for patients and caregivers.

Massage and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve on the palm side of the wrist, resulting in numbness, tingling, weakness and pain in the affected hand and wrist. Studies show massage therapy can reduce symptom severity and help regain function of the hand and wrist. When combined with ultrasound therapy and physical therapy, massage can produce long-term relief by improving range of motion, muscle strength and quality of sensation. If you've been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, ask your doctor about adding massage therapy to your treatment regimen, and see the difference massage can make! For more information about the benefits of medical massage therapy, please visit the Kiel Unger Massage Therapy website.

Having Surgery? Book A Massage!

Most patients experience anxiety in the days and weeks before a scheduled surgical procedure. Massage therapy has been shown to decrease all measurable signs of anxiety, producing a relaxation response and improving immune system function. After surgery, with doctor's approval, massage can aid in the recovery process. Whether it is joint replacement surgery, heart surgery,  or cancer surgery, studies support post-surgical massage therapy's effectiveness in improving range of motion, reducing pain and scarring, and allowing the body's own healing process to work at top capacity. Are you or a loved one anticipating surgery? Consider scheduling massage therapy sessions before and after, with your doctor's blessing. For more information on massage therapy, please visit Kiel Unger Massage Therapy.

Federal Workers' Comp and Massage Therapy

Kiel Unger Massage Therapy announces a new page on our website dedicated to helping federal workers injured on the job find treatment. Kiel Unger is experienced in providing massage therapy in workers' compensation cases, and is able to simplify a process that can seem daunting. On our page, we show you where to begin and list resource links to help you further. If you live in or near the Bradenton, FL, area, please contact us for more information.

Florida Veterans Benefit from Massage Therapy

Florida boasts the third highest population of military veterans in the US. Massage therapy is the top alternative medicine choice for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans nationwide, many of which reside in Florida. The Florida Board of Massage Therapy states that Florida "seeks to become the most veteran-friendly state in the nation". Massage therapists can team up with veterans' physicians and psychiatrists to help veterans by improving sleep, anxiety, and pain control. For more information on the benefits of massage therapy, please visit Florida-licensed Kiel Unger's website.

Massage Therapy: A Non-Drug Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis sufferers are often prescribed medication to control inflammation and pain. Many of these drugs carry risks of serious side effects, some which may be worse than the arthritis itself. For instance, biologic agents used to treat rheumatoid arthritis increase risk of all infections, including tuberculosis. Massage therapy is a non-drug treatment that reduces arthritis pain and can increase range of motion which helps keep arthritis sufferers active. Massage induces relaxation and reduces pain. Talk to your doctor today about adding massage therapy to your arthritis care regimen. For more information on massage therapy benefits, please visit the Kiel Unger Massage Therapy website.

Massage Therapy for War Veterans

Increasingly, war veterans are turning to massage therapy to help treat war injuries such as PTSD and chronic injury pain. For those who have served to preserve our freedom, massage can add a significant percentage of relief, improving ability to adjust to life at home and mediating stress responses active with PTSD. Do you know a veteran? Why not treat him or her to a massage therapy session? For more information on the benefits of massage therapy, please visit the Kiel Unger Massage Therapy website.