Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialMassage therapy in post-operative rehabilitation of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy - a pilot study.
The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the use of massage therapy in children with cerebral palsy undergoing post-operative rehabilitation. ⋯ The lack of decrease in heart rate in the study group of massage therapy may imply an increased sensitivity to touch in the post-operative setting. Further research with larger study populations are needed to evaluate how and when massage therapy is useful for children with cerebral palsy.