International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice

Aims & Scope

The IJTMB is a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the research (methodological, physiological, and clinical) and professional development of therapeutic massage and bodywork and its providers, encompassing all allied health providers whose services include manually applied therapeutic massage and bodywork.

The Journal provides a professional forum for editorial input; scientifically-based articles of a research, educational, and practice-oriented nature; readers’ commentaries on journal content and related professional matters; and pertinent news and announcements.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Apc url

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Architecture of the Connective Tissue in the Musculoskeletal System - An Often Overlooked Functional Parameter as to Proprioception in the Locomotor Apparatus

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Jacob C.

• Report of the NIH Task Force on Research Standards for Chronic Low Back Pain

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Richard A., Samuel F., Dagmar, Gunnar, David, Eugene, John, Roger, Karon, Anthony, Christine, Partap, John, Sean, James, James, Tor, Dennis, Michael, Debra K.

• Clinical, Biomechanical, and Physiological Translational Interpretations of Human Resting Myofascial Tone or Tension

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Alfonse T., Kalyani, Tyler, Yousef

• Tendinopathy: Why the Difference Between Tendinitis and Tendinosis Matters

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Evelyn

• Fasciatherapy and Reflexology compared to Hypnosis and Music Therapy in Daily Stress Management

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Bernard, Nadine, Elisabeth, Christine

• Effects of Massage as a Combination Therapy with Lumbopelvic Stability Exercises as Compared to Standard Massage Therapy in Low Back Pain: a Randomized Cross-Over Study

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Leonard H., Benjamaporn, Patraporn, Ubon, Aatit

• Understanding the process of fascial unwinding

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Budiman

• Massage Therapy and Labor Outcomes: a Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Patricia, Farah, Paula

• Intradialytic Massage for Leg Cramps Among Hemodialysis Patients: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Diane, Janice M., Kristi, Catherine M., Katrice, Jacqueline, Anne, Ashwini R.

• Communicating About Fascia: History, Pitfalls, and Recommendations

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Peter A, Helene M