### [PDF][PDF] Massage therapy in the workplace: Reducing employee strain and blood pressure

AL Day, L Gillan, L Francis, EK Kelloway… - G Ital Med Lav …, 2009 - researchgate.net

AL Day, L Gillan, L Francis, EK Kelloway, M Natarajan

G Ital Med Lav Ergon, 2009•researchgate.netAIM: Assess the effects of workplace-based massage therapy on physiological and

psychological outcomes. METHODS: We used a field experiment in which 28 participants

were randomly assigned into either an experimental (n= 14) or control (n= 14) group. The

experimental group received weekly massage treatments at work for a four week period

while the control group did not. RESULTS: Both strain and blood pressure were significantly

reduced during treatment for the experimental group but not for the control group …

psychological outcomes. METHODS: We used a field experiment in which 28 participants

were randomly assigned into either an experimental (n= 14) or control (n= 14) group. The

experimental group received weekly massage treatments at work for a four week period

while the control group did not. RESULTS: Both strain and blood pressure were significantly

reduced during treatment for the experimental group but not for the control group …

Abstract

AIM: Assess the effects of workplace-based massage therapy on physiological and psychological outcomes. METHODS: We used a field experiment in which 28 participants were randomly assigned into either an experimental (n= 14) or control (n= 14) group. The experimental group received weekly massage treatments at work for a four week period while the control group did not. RESULTS: Both strain and blood pressure were significantly reduced during treatment for the experimental group but not for the control group.

CONCLUSIONS: This study provides initial support for the effectiveness of workplace-based massage therapy as part of a comprehensive workplace health strategy.

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