The 2016 International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) took place 12-15 May at the Renaissance® Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Washington. This was the Massage Therapy Foundation's fourth research conference, bringing together massage and manual therapy practitioners, educators, CIM researchers, and allied health professionals.
#IMTRC2016 is happening in just a few days! Will you be joining us in Seattle? https://t.co/bl4ESrnmqs https://t.co/CdGa2lVv93
RT @TheMTFoundation: #IMTRC2016 is happening in just a few days! Will you be joining us in Seattle? https://t.co/bl4ESrnmqs https://t.co/CdGa2lVv93
Today is the day! #IMTRC2016 registration will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel. https://t.co/rqTYv2LD26
Interested in learning more about the International Fascia Research Congress at #IMTRC2016? Special DVD viewing from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Looking forward to networking with fellow #scholars and #massagetherapists during the @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016 in #Seattle! #research
#IMTRC2016 registration is now open until 9 p.m. Come to the Courtyard Foyer at the Renaissance Seattle Hotel to get your spot!
Diana Thompson introducing the Fascia viewing at #IMTRC2016. The viewing is from 7-9 pm. https://t.co/WiS2fQBv4q
Geeked out on my flight as I was sitting next to the keynote speaker for #IMTRC2016. I tried not to spy too much on his slides for tomorrow.
RT @TheMTFoundation: Diana Thompson introducing the Fascia viewing at #IMTRC2016. The viewing is from 7-9 pm. https://t.co/WiS2fQBv4q
Today is opening day of #IMTRC2016! Registration will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. https://t.co/Kdr0QJTDzo
The #IMTRC2016 vendor tables are now open. Check out the schedule here: https://t.co/EpWPqbX5Vn
Hey #IMTRC2016 attendees! Check out the poster session at from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Madison Ballroom. https://t.co/Izz3q2I0To
MTF President, Jerrilyn Cambron, will be giving the #IMTRC2016 welcome remarks at 8:00 a.m. https://t.co/s6NQ3ZM6Gv
Massage Therapy Fondataion (MTF) President Jerrilyn Cambron opens #IMTRC2016 with remarks on research grants and case reports.
First #IMTRC2016 panel presentation of the conference: “Approaching Pain with Manuel Therapy” takes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cambron: MTF supports online, peer-reviewed, indexed journal. IJTMB. https://t.co/qHZxOCQck8 #IMTRC2016
Exciting keynote speech taking place this morning at #IMTRC2016. Listen to Wayne Jonas, MD from the Samueli Institute starting at 8:30 a.m.!
The actual reason I'm in Seattle is underway. Hope my brain doesn't fill up too quickly!! #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/srX9rXQ3Wx
Today I'm at @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016 event. Look out for tweets from @Samueli_Inst beginning the afternoon.
RT @DrWayneJonas: Today I'm at @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016 event. Look out for tweets from @Samueli_Inst beginning the afternoon.
First #imtrc2016 keynote speaker: Wayne Jonas, Samueli Institute.
Jonas: Addressing the theme of moving evidence into practice. #IMTRC2016
Jonas: Gives numbers of ;16 years plus $800 million dollars, discovery to practice for drug or device. #IMTRC2016
Jonas: Modern med has shifted cause of death from acute disease to chronic illness. B ut very high cost in U.S. #IMTRC2016
Got my glasses on 🤓! Already hearing some exciting research! @TheMTFoundation #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/iOXHoTbI8u
Jonas: Mentions IOM report: Shorter Loves Poorer Health. #imtrc2016 https://t.co/zz7wslxi7m
Jonas: Massage Therapy can impact "epidemic" of chronic pain, currently leading to opiod problems. #imtrc2016
Jonsas: Salutogenesis: Process by which health and well-being are achived. Inverse of pathogenisis. #IMTRC2016
RT @TheMTFoundation: Exciting keynote speech taking place this morning at #IMTRC2016. Listen to Wayne Jonas, MD from the Samueli Institute starting at 8:30 a.m.!
Jonas: Refers to evolution of evidence-based practice. Expert opinion can easily be wrong if devoid of evidence. #IMTRC2016
Jonas: Talks about bias in Evidence to Practice. Not clear if he separates b ias from Bayesian plausibility. #IMTRC2016
Watching @DrWayneJonas deliver an excellent #keynote address at the @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016! #massagetherapy https://t.co/thb0ni5zHF
RT @NinaCheriePhD: Watching @DrWayneJonas deliver an excellent #keynote address at the @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016! #massagetherapy https://t.co/thb0ni5zHF
RT @NinaCheriePhD: Watching @DrWayneJonas deliver an excellent #keynote address at the @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016! #massagetherapy https://t.co/thb0ni5zHF
RT @Samueli_Inst: TODAY @DrWayneJonas speaks on the #IMTRC2016 panel for@TheMTFoundation https://t.co/BdBKXi2USC
Jonas metions 20 year orld analysis positive on using acupuncture for post-surgery pin. #IMTRC2016
A recent systematic review gives a more limited positive review. #imtrc2016 https://t.co/NINh9gU1ff
RT @Samueli_Inst: TODAY @DrWayneJonas speaks on the #IMTRC2016 panel for@TheMTFoundation https://t.co/BdBKXi2USC
RT @rachel_a: The actual reason I'm in Seattle is underway. Hope my brain doesn't fill up too quickly!! #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/srX9rXQ3Wx
Now onto panel at #imtrc2016: Cynthia Price, speaks first. Overview of pain management. Over 1000 millon USA pain sufferers.
@DrWayneJonas is at #IMTRC2016 to speak about our new #massagetherapy study. Read: https://t.co/hOVuPVb0IJ @TheMTFoundation @AMTAmassage
RT @ramblemuse: Jonas metions 20 year orld analysis positive on using acupuncture for post-surgery pin. #IMTRC2016
Price: Nociceptor input to brain in pain model, but joined by other physical, social-cognitive factors in experience of pain. #IMTRC2016
Our President & CEO @DrWayneJonas making a huge impact on participants of @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016 event! https://t.co/MBoghADPae
Jonas: Refers to evolution of evidence-based practice. Expert opinion can easily be wrong if devoid of evidence. #IMTRC2016
Price: Use of bio-psycho-social approach to pain mgmt, including patient life experience, expectations. #IMTRC2016
Price: Refers to work of Bud Craig, 2008. #IMTRC2016
Next panelist Jason Erickson at #IMTRC2016 (Ruth didn't mention that he started a FB MT group now with 24,000+ members)
First panel presentation happening now at #IMTRC2016. Come on down to the Courtyard Ballroom. https://t.co/nk2Bo2mUek
Erickson: Our approaches to pain treatment must reflect our understanding of pain. #IMTRC2016
Erickson: Our explanations and use of manual therapies must be consistent with explanations of pain. #IMTRC2016
Erickson: Cites case of nail through boot. In severe pain, but nail went between points. #IMTRC2016
Erickson: Pain is always a subjective experience. Not directly tied to physical cause. #IMTRC2016
Great talks about implementing #massagetherapy for #pain management that could help with #opioid epidemic. #IMTRC2016
Erickson: Current pain model is neuromatrix advanced by Ron Melzack. #imtrc2016 https://t.co/owhR602wBe
Erickson With working through the skin with many nerves, often gentle work suffices. #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/djGfSKuTPR
#IMTRC2016 Morning keynote by @drwaynejonas of the Samueli Institute in Washington, D.C. on… https://t.co/zXcu8zg83f
RT @theNMTstudio: #IMTRC2016 Morning keynote by @drwaynejonas of the Samueli Institute in Washington, D.C. on… https://t.co/zXcu8zg83f
RT @Samueli_Inst: @DrWayneJonas is at #IMTRC2016 to speak about our new #massagetherapy study. Read: https://t.co/hOVuPVb0IJ @TheMTFoundation @AMTAmassage
@DrWayneJonas is now speaking during the second panel presentation at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/xiGhhtpavs
RT @TheMTFoundation: @DrWayneJonas is now speaking during the second panel presentation at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/xiGhhtpavs
Hey #IMTRC2016 attendees! If this if your first time at our conference, come out to the first-timer luncheon from noon to 2 p.m.
RT @TheMTFoundation: @DrWayneJonas is now speaking during the second panel presentation at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/xiGhhtpavs
Wayne Jonas: Discussing methodology used for massage therapy papers in Pain Med. #IMTRC2016 SIGN 50 used to select studies for review.
Jonas: Believes there is enough data to push for national guidelines for massage therapy for pain mgmt. #IMTRC2016
Diana Thompson is the next speaker at #IMTRC2016
Thompson: People come in at their pain threshold. We need to think about measures and patient functioning in life. #IMTRC2016
Thompson. A whole person perspective is really important to our treatment plans. #IMTRC2016
Thompson: Pain is very limiting. People become very afraid to move. And we want them to move, but in safe ways. #IMTRC2016
Thompson: Access and communication (with other healthcare workers) are big issues. #IMTRC2016
The papers just out in Pain Med. #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/QKV4sd78Ov
Jonas: Simply measuring pain by itself is inadequate. You have to include other psycho-socal and quality of life factors. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Jonas: Simply measuring pain by itself is inadequate. You have to include other psycho-socal and quality of life factors. #IMTRC2016
RT @abklmt: Great talks about implementing #massagetherapy for #pain management that could help with #opioid epidemic. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Jonas: Refers to evolution of evidence-based practice. Expert opinion can easily be wrong if devoid of evidence. #IMTRC2016
First time at #IMTRC2016? Come and hang out with Jerrilyn Cambron and Ruth Werner to get your questions answered. https://t.co/T0DSqwZlpC
The first round of #IMTRC2016 Breakout Sessions is from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Find out what topics may interest you: https://t.co/hirX1Z8I2r
Amanda and I are ready to present at #IMTRC2016. Represent @HumberHRT #humberbiomechanics https://t.co/HOYMbRnqow
Diana Thompson: MTF had been funding case studies. Set a goal to review the use of massage therapy for pain mgmt. #IMTRC2016
Thompson: Timely in movement away from singular dependence on opiods. #IMTRC2016
Thompson: The Samueli Institute "Real" process only looks at RCT's in peer-reviewed liturature. #IMTRC2016
RT @LeilaKelleher: Amanda and I are ready to present at #IMTRC2016. Represent @HumberHRT #humberbiomechanics https://t.co/HOYMbRnqow
RT @Samueli_Inst: Our President & CEO @DrWayneJonas making a huge impact on participants of @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016 event! https://t.co/MBoghADPae
Ruth Werner: What is the science of the use of massage therapy to increase function in those experiencing pain? #IMTRC2016
Discussing massage for movement using 3D technology for massage therapy students at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/8fw4Lw3vwZ
Werner: Outlines criteria for inclusion/exclusion of studies in the literature. #IMTRC2016
Werner 4099 studies found by search. About 100 studies met the inclusion criteria. #IMTRC2016
Jerrilyn Cambron: SIGN-50 criteria were used to rate quality of studies included. #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/aumbAwCYJx
Our Team Members, Pino and Nichole, are at the #IMTRC2016 conference in Seattle, WA. Stop by their booth & say hi! https://t.co/yynNU0NqUc
Cambron: Data were sufficient to do a meta-analysis within systematic rev iew. Three categories #imtrc2016
RT @abklmt: Great talks about implementing #massagetherapy for #pain management that could help with #opioid epidemic. #IMTRC2016
#Hope for those with #chronicpain. #itispossible to live life with less pain! #IMTRC2016… https://t.co/FukpuZsYE4
RT @TheMTFoundation: Discussing massage for movement using 3D technology for massage therapy students at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/8fw4Lw3vwZ
Werner Published as 3, open-access articles in "Pain Medicine" #IMTRC2016
MTF President, Jerrilyn Cambron, presenting at the Samueli meta-analysis workshop during #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/BM3O9QG9uT
We are excited to welcome all #IMTRC2016 attendees with a fantastic Welcome Reception tonight from 6-7 p.m.
Second round of #IMTRC2016 Breakout Sessions take place from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pick your favorite session here: https://t.co/EhvmQU25IJ
RT @LeilaKelleher: Amanda and I are ready to present at #IMTRC2016. Represent @HumberHRT #humberbiomechanics https://t.co/HOYMbRnqow
Tomorrow is Student Day at #IMTRC2016! Students can register for $30 (with a valid student ID). Registration opens at 8 am!
Join us for a Networking Breakfast at #IMTRC2016 in the Courtyard Ballroom from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Eventful and informative day at the @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016 and it's just begun! #Seattle #massage #wellness https://t.co/aTKHyqds9D
Come support our #IMTRC2016 vendors! Check out the schedule here: https://t.co/34TjLMdZjz
Differences between massage and #massagetherapy and offering a framework for practice this afternoon #IMTRC2016 - hope to see you there.
Student day at #IMTRC2016 is now happening! Students can register for the special rate of $30. Registration is now open!
Exciting keynote speech taking place this morning at #IMTRC2016. Come and listen to Brent Bauer, MD from the Mayo Clinic speak at 8:30 a.m.
Learn more about what your fellow colleagues are doing in the massage therapy profession. Check out the Poster Sessions at #IMTRC2016.
Heading into Day 2 of #IMTRC2016. Very excited to hear Brent Bauer, MD speak about integrative care approaches @MayoClinic!! @theNMTstudio
Werner: Two subject matter teams for meta-analysis - MTF & Samueli. #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/droKKSRk9v
Start of #IMTRC2016 day two. Shifting focus to massage therapy in hospitals and the military. #IMTRC2016
Today's keynote speaker, Brent Bauer, MD. "Massage Therapy at Mayo Clinic". #IMTRC2016
Bauer: Jests "Could I deliver my talk from a massage chair?" #IMTRC2016
Bauer: The most effective way to change the paradigm at a medical center is with data. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: NIH data on use of integrative medicine. About 15 million unique adult users of massage therapy. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Start of #IMTRC2016 day two. Shifting focus to massage therapy in hospitals and the military. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: Use of CAM often motivated by complex problems not easily treated by standard medicine. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Today's keynote speaker, Brent Bauer, MD. "Massage Therapy at Mayo Clinic". #IMTRC2016
Bauer: Massage therapy research is increasing and showing up in PubMed. #IMTRC2016
2nd #IMTRC2016 panel presentation of the conference: “Integrating Massage in Civilian and Military Hospital Settings” is at 9:30 am.
RT @ramblemuse: Bauer: Massage therapy research is increasing and showing up in PubMed. #IMTRC2016
RT @TheMTFoundation: Brent Bauer, MD, from the @MayoClinic is kicking off day two at #IMTRC2016. https://t.co/VAIeLcDw0X
Bauer: 58 patient post open heart surger study comparing massage therapy versus therapist just present in the room. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: 113 patient subsequent trial post cardio-vascular surgery. p<0.001 for decreased pain, anxiety, tension and +relaxation. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Bauer: Massage therapy research is increasing and showing up in PubMed. #IMTRC2016
RT @NinaCheriePhD: Eventful and informative day at the @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016 and it's just begun! #Seattle #massage #wellness https://t.co/aTKHyqds9D
Bauer: Have included bringing massage to the bedside; patients with wires and tubes attached. #IMTRC2016
Bmauer: MT spread from just post-surgery to medical patients using fee for service model. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: If the only tool in your toolkit [for pain mgmt] is opiods, you're in trouble. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: Mayo clinic is the site for Integration of massage therapy. No physical separation. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: Academic appointments given to massage therapists meriting such via their work. Important to status. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Start of #IMTRC2016 day two. Shifting focus to massage therapy in hospitals and the military. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: Extending reach of massage services via volunteers. Community orientation and collaboration. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: Rejuvinate Spa (in medical sense). Facility also for family. Research promotes funding. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: For inclusion in the medical system and payers, the work has to be evidence-based. #IMTRC2016
Bauer: https://t.co/TgSVcVKkXA, NiH, MTF. Reach out to patients, caregivers, medical centers. #IMTRC2016
I'm excited to hear about #massagetherapy in the #military and hospitals from Col. Chester "Trip" Buckenmaier III, MD & @babmd #IMTRC2016
Bauer: 30% of colleagues at Mayo are burnt out; burdens of bureaucracy on top of medicine. #IMTRC2016
Now shifting to presentation on Massage Therapy in military settings. Individual presentations then q&A. Brent Jackson 1st. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Bauer: Massage therapy research is increasing and showing up in PubMed. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: I'm excited to hear about #massagetherapy in the #military and hospitals from Col. Chester "Trip" Buckenmaier III, MD & @babmd #IMTRC2016
Jackson: Massage Therapy in Civilian Hospitals. Hospital-Based massage is not a "modality". #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Bauer: Massage therapy research is increasing and showing up in PubMed. #IMTRC2016
Jackson: Impediment to use of massage therapy: It's a crap shoot who you are getting. #IMTRC2016
Jackson: Health professionals: "We're trying to hire massage therapists, but they're not ready for this environment. #IMTRC2016
Jackson: Massage therapist anti-medical statements on social media poison the well for inclusion. #IMTRC2016
Great expert panel #presentation on integrating #massage in #hospital and #military settings! #IMTRC2016 #wellness https://t.co/FnneFnI0GV
Jackson: Need to understand setting and hierarchy, scope of practice, ID rules. infection control. #IMTRC2016
Next panel speaker is Allison Mitchenson. #IMTRC2016
Allison Mitchinson is the 2nd speaker on our #IMTRC2016 panel: Integrating Massage in Civilian & Military Settings https://t.co/xJj3Cuc27K
Mitchinson: Survey of Veterans' Admin patients on response to massage therapy. #IMTRC2016
Mitchinson: Biggest VA patient complaint was access to care. Pain is motivation for receiving massage. #IMTRC2016
Mitchenson: VA survey study. https://t.co/1JPfQx26Dj #IMTRC2016
Mitchinson: There is no job classification for massage therapists in the VA. Impediment to hiring. #IMTRC2016
The first round of #IMTRC2016 Breakout Sessions is from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Find out the exciting topics here: https://t.co/pz0oQH6IcV
Dr. Brent Bauer of Mayo Clinic connecting the dots between research & meaningful paradigm shift in hospitals. #IMTRC2016
Next #IMTRC2016 panelist is "Trip" Buckenmaier. "New Ideas about Pain Measurfement: An Opportunity for Massage". #IMTRC2016
Buckenmair: What I'm for is the best solution for the person in front of me at the moment. #IMTRC2016
Buckenmaier: Stop saying "alternative". That's implicitly giving permission to be sidelined. #IMTRC2016
Buckenmaier: The best trauma center in the world is in Afghanistan. But more troops popping more painkillers. #IMTRC2016
Dr. Trip Buckenmaier challenges #massagetherapists to avoid the term #alternativemedicine as it influences perception #IMTRC2016 #wellness
Buckenmaier: Medicine is not a science. It's a network founded on a history of blunders. #IMTRC2016
Buckenmaier: The problem I'm having integrating massage into the system is that your data sucks. Get the camel's nose inside. #IMTRC2016
Buckenmaier Pain intensity is not a sufficient measure of success. #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/2jd1NQALTD
Buckenmaier: Use this opportunity of looking for non-pharma means to get your camel's nose into the fed med tent. #IMTRC2016
Buckenmaier: Website - https://t.co/rRnYDFWcMI #IMTRC2016
There's a need to shift the focus of #healthoutcomes from one's level of #pain to one's level of #function! #true #IMTRC2016 #OpioidEpidemic
Buckenmaier: On terminology, recruit editorial review from the community you're trying to reach. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Medicine is not a science. It's a network founded on a history of blunders. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Jackson: Massage therapist anti-medical statements on social media poison the well for inclusion. #IMTRC2016
Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: I'm excited to hear about #massagetherapy in the #military and hospitals from Col. Chester "Trip" Buckenmaier III, MD & @babmd #IMTRC2016
#IMTRC2016 More research should focus on defining #massagetherapy practice. Thanks Sara Shue, MS and @abklmt for sharing!
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 More research should focus on defining #massagetherapy practice. Thanks Sara Shue, MS and @abklmt for sharing!
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: I'm excited to hear about #massagetherapy in the #military and hospitals from Col. Chester "Trip" Buckenmaier III, MD & @babmd #IMTRC2016
Buckenmaier: Massage therapy unlikely to be tops for pain intensity, but in other areas like sleeping w/o nausea. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Stop saying "alternative". That's implicitly giving permission to be sidelined. #IMTRC2016
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Brent Bauer of Mayo Clinic connecting the dots between research & meaningful paradigm shift in hospitals. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 More research should focus on defining #massagetherapy practice. Thanks Sara Shue, MS and @abklmt for sharing!
RT @TheMTFoundation: Allison Mitchinson is the 2nd speaker on our #IMTRC2016 panel: Integrating Massage in Civilian & Military Settings https://t.co/xJj3Cuc27K
RT @ramblemuse: Jackson: Massage Therapy in Civilian Hospitals. Hospital-Based massage is not a "modality". #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Bauer: Massage therapy research is increasing and showing up in PubMed. #IMTRC2016
RT @abklmt: Differences between massage and #massagetherapy and offering a framework for practice this afternoon #IMTRC2016 - hope to see you there.
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Brent Bauer of Mayo Clinic connecting the dots between research & meaningful paradigm shift in hospitals. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Stop saying "alternative". That's implicitly giving permission to be sidelined. #IMTRC2016
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
Via qualitative analysis from transcripts of comments by 30 experts at 2010 MTF symposium. #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/5wQ4dpauwL
Differences between massage and #massagetherapy and offering a framework for practice this afternoon #IMTRC2016 - hope to see you there.
Jackson: Other professions have a document of competencies that massage therapy lacks. #IMTRC2016
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 More research should focus on defining #massagetherapy practice. Thanks Sara Shue, MS and @abklmt for sharing!
RT @TheMTFoundation: Trip Buckenmaier closes out our second panel presentation at #IMTRC2016. https://t.co/knm0A0RmPi
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
RT @abklmt: Differences between massage and #massagetherapy and offering a framework for practice this afternoon #IMTRC2016 - hope to see you there.
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 More research should focus on defining #massagetherapy practice. Thanks Sara Shue, MS and @abklmt for sharing!
Second round of #IMTRC2016 Breakout Sessions take place from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pick your favorite session here: https://t.co/B9DXIKshb2
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Stop saying "alternative". That's implicitly giving permission to be sidelined. #IMTRC2016
Niki Munk, leading off on #IMTRC2016 breakout session on "Defining Massage Therapy Practice".
Munk: Massage therapy for amputee pain. #IMTRC2016
Sarah Shue takes over describing qualitative research methodology. Interviews with practitioner, QA, checking. #IMTRC2016
Shue: Often amputees sought massage for pain issues not specific to amputation. #IMTRC2016
Shue: Gives example of practitioner contacting physician for info so client doesn't have to relive trauma. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Niki Munk, leading off on #IMTRC2016 breakout session on "Defining Massage Therapy Practice".
Tim Cowen kicks off the first round of afternoon breakout sessions at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/NPCyjAj4H6
Munk:Possibilities for mirror therapy, but little literature for massage. #IMTRC2016
Next presenter, Ann Blair Kennedy. Her docter's thesis based on qualitative analysis of the 2010 MTF symposium. #IMTRC2016
Kennedy: Examine how experts in the profession describe and frame massage and massage therapy. #IMTRC2016
Kennedy: Describes World Cafe process of symposium, sessions and 6 tables, 45 hours of recordings transcribed. #IMTRC2016
Kennedy: Two coders; member checking via web conferences. #IMTRC2016
@abklmt discusses the results of her study about the MTF's best practices symposium at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/FGGrbe0pPh
Kennedy: Over 900 years of experience in the room at the symposium. #IMTRC2016
RT @TheMTFoundation: First time at #IMTRC2016? Come and hang out with Jerrilyn Cambron and Ruth Werner to get your questions answered. https://t.co/T0DSqwZlpC
RT @TheMTFoundation: Diana Thompson introducing the Fascia viewing at #IMTRC2016. The viewing is from 7-9 pm. https://t.co/WiS2fQBv4q
Kennedy: multi-dimension: health promotion, therapeutic relationship, therapist KSA's, setting. #IMTRC2016
Kennedy: Framing MT practice. 1) Safety to experience touch. 2) holistic of client, 3) therapist isolation, 4) Service or health. #IMTRC2016
Kennedy: Terms may be distinct - massage, massage therapy, massage therapy practice. #IMTRC2016
Kennedy Moving on to second talk. Process for Massage Therapy Practice and Essential Assessment.. #IMTRC2016
Kennedy: Little in the mssage literature on the process of massage therapy. A number of pieces missing. #IMTRC2016
Kennedy: Three themes came up. 1) Client centered practice. 2) Structure of practice. 3) Assessment & evaluation. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: Examine how experts in the profession describe and frame massage and massage therapy. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: Framing MT practice. 1) Safety to experience touch. 2) holistic of client, 3) therapist isolation, 4) Service or health. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: Terms may be distinct - massage, massage therapy, massage therapy practice. #IMTRC2016
RT @TheMTFoundation: @abklmt discusses the results of her study about the MTF's best practices symposium at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/FGGrbe0pPh
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Stop saying "alternative". That's implicitly giving permission to be sidelined. #IMTRC2016
Thanks for a great day #IMTRC2016 attendees! Hope to see you tomorrow for our last day of the conference! Registration opens at 8 a.m.!
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
Liza Dion talks about her pilot study focusing on breast cancer patients, massage therapy, and meditation #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/uVi6cA4iEu
Rosi Goldsmith chats gives us details about her case study on #massagetherapy and Parkinson's disease #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/7oY1bDFWWj
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
Bright minds, innovative ideas & passion for dissemination of massage research. Thank you for the brilliant time. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 More research should focus on defining #massagetherapy practice. Thanks Sara Shue, MS and @abklmt for sharing!
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: Terms may be distinct - massage, massage therapy, massage therapy practice. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: Framing MT practice. 1) Safety to experience touch. 2) holistic of client, 3) therapist isolation, 4) Service or health. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: Examine how experts in the profession describe and frame massage and massage therapy. #IMTRC2016
RT @TheMTFoundation: @abklmt discusses the results of her study about the MTF's best practices symposium at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/FGGrbe0pPh
RT @ramblemuse: Jackson: Massage Therapy in Civilian Hospitals. Hospital-Based massage is not a "modality". #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Stop saying "alternative". That's implicitly giving permission to be sidelined. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: I'm excited to hear about #massagetherapy in the #military and hospitals from Col. Chester "Trip" Buckenmaier III, MD & @babmd #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Medicine is not a science. It's a network founded on a history of blunders. #IMTRC2016
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016
RT @VSCowen: Bright minds, innovative ideas & passion for dissemination of massage research. Thank you for the brilliant time. #IMTRC2016
It's refreshing to be at #IMTRC2016 and see the importance given to massage therapy evidence/data and research literacy. Time well spent.
RT @ramblemuse: It's refreshing to be at #IMTRC2016 and see the importance given to massage therapy evidence/data and research literacy. Time well spent.
#IMTRC2016 Jo Smith, PhD has foresight into what will drive the next generation of massage therapists. Engagement in research is key.
Today is the final day of #IMTRC2016! Registration will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Come out and support our vendors on the last day of #IMTRC2016. Check out the schedule here: https://t.co/2YCjZFxn8Y
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 Jo Smith, PhD has foresight into what will drive the next generation of massage therapists. Engagement in research is key.
It's #SundayMorning and #IMTRC2016 ends in a few hours. Look out for final updates on the event from our President & CEO @DrWayneJonas.
RT @TheMTFoundation: Come out and support our vendors on the last day of #IMTRC2016. Check out the schedule here: https://t.co/2YCjZFxn8Y
Final keynote speech taking place this morning at #IMTRC2016. Come and listen to Jo Smith, PhD speak at at 8:30 am! https://t.co/hdSskuOqkd
Hey #IMTRC2016 attendees! Today is the last chance to check out the Poster Session in the Madison Ballroom from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
The last #IMTRC2016 panel presentation of the conference: “Massage Research and Education” takes place today from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Day 3 of #IMTRC2016. Massage research has me jazzed
Start of #IMTRC2016 day 3. Keynote speaker is Jo Smith, NZ "Changing landscapes & the next generation of massage therapists".
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 Jo Smith, PhD has foresight into what will drive the next generation of massage therapists. Engagement in research is key.
Smith: Educator in Bachelors Therapeutic Sports Massage. We need to get educated. #IMTRC2016
Smith. 1992, At physiotherapy school - taught to think. Massage school developed hands and heart. #IMTRC2016
Smith: NZ physiotherapy act (1949-2003) made therapeutic massage by MTs illegal. #IMTRC2016
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 Jo Smith, PhD has foresight into what will drive the next generation of massage therapists. Engagement in research is key.
Smith: Post-secondary = tertiary = universities and other providers.#IMTRC2016
"@TheMTFoundation: Jo Smith, PhD, kicks off the final day at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/mObd1MjI4o" Go Kiwi!!!
Smith: General batchelors; 3 years, 3600 hours. Specialized Batchelors; 4 years 4800 hours. #IMTRC2016
Smith: Batchelor's taught mainly by researchers. Professional entry. Certificates entry for trades. #IMTRC2016
RT @rachel_a: "@TheMTFoundation: Jo Smith, PhD, kicks off the final day at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/mObd1MjI4o" Go Kiwi!!!
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 Jo Smith, PhD has foresight into what will drive the next generation of massage therapists. Engagement in research is key.
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: Three themes came up. 1) Client centered practice. 2) Structure of practice. 3) Assessment & evaluation. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: Terms may be distinct - massage, massage therapy, massage therapy practice. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Kennedy: multi-dimension: health promotion, therapeutic relationship, therapist KSA's, setting. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Next presenter, Ann Blair Kennedy. Her docter's thesis based on qualitative analysis of the 2010 MTF symposium. #IMTRC2016
Smith: Moving away from (simple) competency based education to higher understanding of motivations & problem solving. #IMTRC2016
Smith: 3 areas: Human functioning, fundamentals of therapeutic massage practice, professional practice. #IMTRC2016
Smith: Outcomes of BTSM program: 90% of graduates saying they would still choose to do a degree. Highly satisfied. #IMTRC2016
ASM ResearchMassageTherapists attend #IMTRC2016 Changing Landscapes & Next Generation MTs https://t.co/OcGqfPxVrv https://t.co/14Ofrl2nEp
Smith: A side-effect of teaching in bachelor's program was that educators had to gain more education. #IMTRC2016
Smith: Both support and resistance to degree-based education in massage therapy. #IMTRC2016
Smith: Asked of NZ massage therapy industry: Technician or Problem Solver? #IMTRC2016
@warriormassage Thank you for the great massage at the #IMTRC2016! It was a pleasure meeting you :)
For a different view of where healthcare education is going, look at the Medbiquitous Consortium. https://t.co/Axkdn2dGbn #IMTRC2016
ASMWellness: ASM ResearchMassageTherapists attend #IMTRC2016 Changing Landscapes & Next Generation MTs https://t.co/NqrtezmRRE …
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 Jo Smith, PhD has foresight into what will drive the next generation of massage therapists. Engagement in research is key.
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 Jo Smith, PhD has foresight into what will drive the next generation of massage therapists. Engagement in research is key.
I enjoyed speaking & hearing about exciting new #massagetherapy research at #IMTRC2016. Thank you to @TheMTFoundation for having me.
Now to panel on massage research and education. Moderated by Kate Zulaski. #IMTRC2016
First panel speaker is Bodhi Haraldsson. RMTBC. #IMTRC2016
Haraldsson: Quotes lack of new MD researchers. Debt, lack of exposure to research as students. #IMTRC2016
RT @Samueli_Inst: TODAY @DrWayneJonas speaks on the #IMTRC2016 panel for@TheMTFoundation https://t.co/BdBKXi2USC
Haraldsson: Can expose students to research via case studies.Observations form motivation for RCTs. #IMTRC2016
Haraldsson: CaseRe3 database. Can associate multiple media types with case studies. #IMTRC2016
Haraldsson: Barriers include access to the literature and finding information. #IMTRC2016
Haraldsson: Beta testing Current Awareness Tool (CAT) filtered for topic and quality. #IMTRC2016
Haraldsson: Scholarships for members interested in masters degrees related to massage therapy. #IMTRC2016
Next panelist: Niki Monk. #IMTRC2016
Munk: TMB (Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork). Practice & Education separate but close. Research out by itself. (in Venn sense). #IMTRC2016
Munk: Mentors in massage and research weren't available. Need flexibility and basic survival needs met. #IMTRC2016
Munk: Research requires protected time. #IMTRC2016
Munk: Doing research requires both the degree and being in a position to have ability to cultivate new researchers. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Munk: Doing research requires both the degree and being in a position to have ability to cultivate new researchers. #IMTRC2016
Next panelist at #IMTRC2016 is Martha Brown Menard. "Educational Research"
RT @ramblemuse: Munk: Doing research requires both the degree and being in a position to have ability to cultivate new researchers. #IMTRC2016
Menard: Educational research is an extremely broad field. #IMTRC2016
Menard: Nero-psychological, philosophical, methodological, administrative, sociological. #IMTRC2016
Niki Munk, PhD, continues to discuss massage research and education at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/StWzo5xUpw
Menard: (continued domains of educational research): historical.- Flexner rept 2010 update adding awareness and cultural. #IMTRC2016
Martha Brown Menard, PhD, encourages massage therapy educators to continue engaging in research at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/RLRbjqpiPb
Menard: Brings up Kate Zulaski to talk about accreditation and massage education quality. #IMTRC2016
Zulaski: Measurements chosen for av ailability and quality: Value for cost. Private proprietary, career colleges, ... #IMTRC2016
We got our raffle winner for these awesome self care products! Thank you all for entering! #imtrc2016 https://t.co/SIXS76a9kY
Zulaski: Community colleges highest value/cost. Single purpose massage schools second. #IMTRC2016
Jo Smith returns to the podium at #IMTRC2016
Smith: Small-scale undergraduate research projects. Focus is experience not ground-breaking results. #IMTRC2016
Smith outlines steps from selection of topic approval, collection of data, analysis, writeup, presentation as poster. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Menard: Educational research is an extremely broad field. #IMTRC2016
Smith: Website - https://t.co/YanpgCb67G #IMTRC2016
Menard: If we keep relying on other professions to do our research, we're always going to be viewed through their lens. #IMTRC2016
RT @TheMTFoundation: Jo Smith, PhD, closes out our last panel presentation at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/EUKdevPY0G
Pursuant to #IMTRC2016, pain management, and alternatives to opiods. https://t.co/E2TWuJyumc
Opioid overdoses were the single greatest cause of accidental death in America in 2014: https://t.co/urmqezhfVp via @BDStein13
We've come down to the #IMTRC2016 wrap-up by Jerrilyn Cambron and Ruth Werner.
Jerrilyn Cambron and Ruth Werner give their closing remarks at #IMTRC2016. Thank you to all of the attendees! https://t.co/vo84hSLuro
@TheMTFoundation Anyone flying out this afternoon should get to the airport early. 1 hr line for security right now #IMTRC2016
We would like to thank all of the #IMTRC2016 attendees for coming out to Seattle! We hope that you enjoyed the conference!
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Medicine is not a science. It's a network founded on a history of blunders. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: The problem I'm having integrating massage into the system is that your data sucks. Get the camel's nose inside. #IMTRC2016
RT @Massage_Hghts: Our Team Members, Pino and Nichole, are at the #IMTRC2016 conference in Seattle, WA. Stop by their booth & say hi! https://t.co/yynNU0NqUc
RT @TheMTFoundation: Martha Brown Menard, PhD, encourages massage therapy educators to continue engaging in research at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/RLRbjqpiPb
RT @TheMTFoundation: Bodhi Haraldsson kicks off our final panel presentation at #IMTRC2016 https://t.co/wWj2m4v803
RT @Samueli_Inst: TODAY @DrWayneJonas speaks on the #IMTRC2016 panel for@TheMTFoundation https://t.co/BdBKXi2USC
RT @Massage_Hghts: We got our raffle winner for these awesome self care products! Thank you all for entering! #imtrc2016 https://t.co/SIXS76a9kY
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 Jo Smith, PhD has foresight into what will drive the next generation of massage therapists. Engagement in research is key.
RT @ramblemuse: Buckenmaier: Stop saying "alternative". That's implicitly giving permission to be sidelined. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Start of #IMTRC2016 day two. Shifting focus to massage therapy in hospitals and the military. #IMTRC2016
RT @NinaCheriePhD: Watching @DrWayneJonas deliver an excellent #keynote address at the @TheMTFoundation's #IMTRC2016! #massagetherapy https://t.co/thb0ni5zHF
RT @ramblemuse: Massage Therapy Fondataion (MTF) President Jerrilyn Cambron opens #IMTRC2016 with remarks on research grants and case reports.
RT @ramblemuse: Pursuant to #IMTRC2016, pain management, and alternatives to opiods. https://t.co/E2TWuJyumc
RT @ramblemuse: Menard: If we keep relying on other professions to do our research, we're always going to be viewed through their lens. #IMTRC2016
RT @ramblemuse: Zulaski: Community colleges highest value/cost. Single purpose massage schools second. #IMTRC2016
#IMTRC2016 Get massage therapy's nose into hospitals and medical settings and the rest will follow. https://t.co/3wLg04Xr1h
RT @DrWayneJonas: #IMTRC2016 More research should focus on defining #massagetherapy practice. Thanks Sara Shue, MS and @abklmt for sharing!
RT @HealwellNow: Dr. Buckenmaier: "It's a blunder not to have massage as a routine part of American medicine." Amen, sir...and thank you. #IMTRC2016