A Thai massage student's presentation of the basic parameters of traditional Thai medicine.
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Research & Other Information
The Thai Massage Wai Khru: A Modern Translation
An overview about the correct translation of the wai khru mantra used in traditional Thai massage and Thai medicine
Nam Mon – Thai Holy Prayer Water
A short introduction into traditional Thai holy water (nam mon), which describes preparation and usage.
Making Holy Water in Theravada Buddhism
Academic paper on the beliefs and practices involved in making and using holy water in Theravada Buddhism.
Thai Massage Decreases Spasticity in Elderly Stroke Patients
A research study that examines the efficacy of traditional Thai massage versus conventional physical therapy in treating muscle spasticity, functional ability, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in Thai stroke patients.
Thai Massage for Post-Menopausal Women
A research study showing how traditional Thai massage can increase biochemical markers of bone formation in post-menopausal women: a randomized crossover trial study.
Effects of Thai Massage on Physical Fitness in Soccer Players
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Thai massage on physical fitness in
soccer players. Thirty-four soccer players were randomly assigned to receive either rest (the
control group) or three 30-minute sessions of Thai massage over a period of 10 days.
Thai Massage & Parkinson’s Disease
Although evidence-based therapeutic options for Parkinson's are limited, this study objectively measures the efficacy of therapeutic Thai massage on upper limb muscle strength, using an isokinetic dynamometer.
Thai Massage for Joint Mobilization
A trial study that compares the effectiveness between traditional Thai massage and joint mobilization for treating nonspecific lower back pain.
Thai Exercise & Traditional Massage for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
This study investigated the effectiveness of a class- and home-based exercise with massage between Thai traditional and standardized physical therapy (TPT and SPT) in older people with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).