The third year massage therapy students are looking for participants for their final year research projects. If you would like to help these students learn what it is like to conduct research, and receive free massage therapy in the process, contact Amanda Baskwill, Program Coordinator (amanda.baskwill@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x.5173) or Felicia Bremner, Clinic Manager (mtclinic@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x.5055). Individuals who complete the study process will receive a gift certificate to the Massage Therapy Clinic at Humber College to use following the study. If you are not sure if you are eligible or need more information before you commit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Here are some of the people we are looking for. When you call or email, please reference the study number.

The Impact of Massage Therapy on Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Study #: 15MT002

We are looking for an individual who has been experiencing pain or swelling in the outside portion of the thigh at the knee and/or the hip. Individuals who are eligible for this study should also experience pain with certain angles of knee bending, and gradual increase in pain in the knee from repetitive activities (i.e. running, going up and down the stairs, etc.) or the interruption of repetitive activities due to pain. If you have been diagnosed with iliotibial band syndrome by a health care professional, please be prepared to provide documentation, if not, an assessment will be conducted in the clinic. Individuals who present with knee joint or ligament instability, severe arthritis (joint degeneration and instability), or severe varicose veins will not be eligible to take part in the study.

The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday night.

Massage Therapy and Chronic Tension Headaches
Study #: 15MT003

We are looking for an individual who has been suffering from chronic tension headaches. To be considered, the individual must present with headaches for more than fifteen days each month over a three month period. Symptoms include dull head pain, pressure around the forehead or tenderness around the forehead and scalp. Individuals will be excluded from the study if they have headaches secondary to another condition or if they have other types of headaches (i.e. sinus headaches, and migraines). Individuals will also be excluded if they have had any concussions or meningitis.

The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Tuesday.

Massage Therapy and Osteoarthritis
Study #: 15MT004

We are looking for someone who has been clinically diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the hip (documentation must be provided). In addition, the participant must report symptoms of pain and swelling with reduced range of motion of the hip. Individuals will be excluded from the study if they have severe osteoarthritis causing joint instability, or any other conditions causing hip pain or joint dysfunction.

The length of this study is 9 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday. 

Massage Therapy and Quality of Life in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis
Study #: 15MT008

We are looking for an individual who has been clinically diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (documentation must be provided). The individual must be in remission phase of their multiple sclerosis, and must be experiencing manifestations that impact their normal daily activities. The individual will be excluded from the study if they experience widespread loss of sensation and/or severe acute flare-ups.

The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The study would take place on Thursday night.

If you would like more information about any of the studies above or would like to volunteer to participate, please contact Felicia Bremner (mtclinic@humber.ca ; 416.675.6622 x.5055). If you would not like to be part of the study but would like to make an appointment at Humber’s Massage Therapy Clinic, please contact us at mtclinic@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 x.5055.