Keywords

massage therapy, musculoskeletal injury, workplace stress

 

Authors

  1. Back, Chris BSc, CCPE
  2. Tam, Helen BSc (OT)
  3. Lee, Elaine BSc (Kin)
  4. Haraldsson, Bodhi RMT

Abstract

Long-term care staff have high levels of musculoskeletal concerns. This research provided a pilot program to evaluate the efficacy of employer-funded on-site massage therapy on job satisfaction, workplace stress, pain, and discomfort. Twenty-minute massage therapy sessions were provided. Evaluation demonstrated possible improvements in job satisfaction, with initial benefits in pain severity, and the greatest benefit for individuals with preexisting symptoms. A long-term effect was not demonstrated.