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 Jessica Stacey or Felicia Bremner, Clinic Managers (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 Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome using Massage Therapy
Study #: 16MT007
We are looking for a physically active individual who, for at least one month, has been experiencing increased pain in the knee, altered mobility of the knee, and decreased ability to perform normal daily activities. Individuals who present with bursitis, patellar tendonitis, and patellar dislocation will not be eligible to take part in the study. The length of the study is 8 weeks.
The treatments would take place on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
The Treatment of Low Back Pain using Massage Therapy
Study #: 16MT009
We are looking for an individual who suffers from chronic non-specific low back pain with patient reported impact on activities of daily living. Pain experienced must be sub-acute or chronic (pain for more than 3 months). The individual will not be eligible to participate in the study if they present with back pain as a result of trauma, history or current disc pathology, spondylolisthesis, and history of back surgery. The length of this study is 8 weeks.
The treatments would take place on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
The Treatment of Patients with Functional Scoliosis using Massage Therapy
Study #: 16MT014
We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed with functional scoliosis by a physician (documentation must be provided). Individuals who present with structural scoliosis and neurological manifestations will not be eligible to take part in the study. The length of the study is 8 weeks.
The treatments would take place on Mondays at 11:15 a.m. or 12:45 p.m.
If you would like more information about any of the studies above or would like to volunteer to participate, please contact Jessica Stacey or 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.