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Mechanical massage and mental training programmes affect employees’ anxiety, stress susceptibility and detachment–a randomised explorative pilot study

Muller, J., Handlin, L., Harlén, M., Lindmark, U., & Ekström, A. (2015). Mechanical massage and mental training programmes affect employees’ anxiety, stress susceptibility and detachment–a randomised explorative pilot study. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 15(1), 302–302.

Conservative interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults

Verhagen1, A. P., Bierma-Zeinstra, S. M., Burdorf, A., Stynes, S. M., Vet, H. C. de, & Koes, B. W. (2013). Conservative interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 12.

Effectiveness of myofascial release in the management of chronic low back pain in nursing professionals

Ajimsha, M. S., Daniel, B., & Chithra, S. (2014). Effectiveness of myofascial release in the management of chronic low back pain in nursing professionals. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 18(2), 273–281.

Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome

Elliott, R., & Burkett, B. (2013). Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 17(3), 332–338.

Effectiveness of myofascial release in the management of lateral epicondylitis in computer professionals

Ajimsha, M. S., Chithra, S., & Thulasyammal, R. P. (2012). Effectiveness of myofascial release in the management of lateral epicondylitis in computer professionals. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93(4), 604–609.

Occupational therapy interventions for shoulder conditions: A systematic review

Heyde, R. L. Von Der. (2011). Occupational therapy interventions for shoulder conditions: A systematic review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(1), 16–23.

Short- and medium-term effects of manual therapy on cervical active range of motion and pressure pain sensitivity in latent myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized controlled trial

Oliveira-Campelo, N. M., De Melo, C. A., Alburquerque-Sendín, F., & Machado, J. P. (2013). Short- and medium-term effects of manual therapy on cervical active range of motion and pressure pain sensitivity in latent myofascial pain of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36(5), 300–309.

The effect of a corporate chair massage program on musculoskeletal discomfort and joint range of motion in office workers

Siško, P. K., Videmšek, M., & Karpljuk, D. (2011). The effect of a corporate chair massage program on musculoskeletal discomfort and joint range of motion in office workers. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(7), 617–622.

Treatment and ergonomics training of work-related lower back pain and body posture problems for nurses

Jaromi, M., Nemeth, A., Kranicz, J., Laczko, T., & Betlehem, J. (2012). Treatment and ergonomics training of work-related lower back pain and body posture problems for nurses. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 21(11-12), 1776–1784.

Improving workplace productivity and corporate culture : Perceptions and experiences of the effects of workplace massage [PhD thesis]

Lane, D. N. (2013). Improving workplace productivity and corporate culture : Perceptions and experiences of the effects of workplace massage [PhD thesis]“.http://vuir.vu.edu.au/21896/1/Deborah%20Nicola%20Lane.pdf.

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