Massage Improves Growth Quality by Decreasing Body Fat Deposition in Male Preterm Infants

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Factors that predict which preterm infants benefit most from massage therapy

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J Dev Behav Pediatr 1993 Jun;14(3):176-80

Massage therapy effects

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Am Psychol 1998 Dec;53(12):1270-81

Children with asthma have improved pulmonary functions after massage therapy.

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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: benefits from massage therapy.

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Il massaggio: il tocco della vita. (Prima Parte) e (Seconda Parte)

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Preterm infant massage therapy studies: an American approach

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Positive Touch and massage in the neonatal unit: a British approach

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Benefits of infant massage for mothers with postnatal depression

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