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The side effects and mother or child related physical harm from massage during pregnancy and the postpartum period: An observational study.
Published Feb 1, 2019 · S. Fogarty, Catherine McInerney, C. Stuart
Complementary therapies in medicine
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Observational StudyStudy Snapshot
Massage during pregnancy and the postpartum period shows promise in decreasing pain and improving range of motion, but further research is needed on its safety and effectiveness for low back pain.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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