Engage in Research at IMTRC

The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) hosts the International Massage Therapy Research Conference (IMTRC) every three years. IMTRC brings together massage and manual therapy professionals, researchers, and thought leaders from around the world to explore the latest findings shaping the profession.

What sets this event apart is its exclusive focus on research that advances the profession. It serves as a dynamic hub for learning and collaboration, offering attendees not only insights into cutting-edge research but also opportunities to get involved. Read on to discover key ways you can engage with massage therapy research at this year’s IMTRC, taking place in Alexandria, VA from April 27-29.

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Explore These Sessions to Find Out How to Engage in Research

Delve into the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (IJTMB)

IJTMB is a leading publication dedicated to massage and bodywork, offering valuable insights into the latest research in the profession. In this session, attendees will explore the importance of research dissemination in advancing the massage profession. The discussion will highlight recent IJTMB publications, their contribution to the field, and their key applications in clinical practice.

Discover the Importance of Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRNs)

One of IMTRC’s keynote speakers this year, Jeffrey Dusek, PhD, will be discussing the importance of PBRNs. This session will cover how PBRNs are vital to facilitating greater research endeavors as well as how they bridge the gaps between researchers, practice/practitioners and patients. In this session, attendees will gain an understanding of how PBRNs can lead to more meaningful outcomes for the massage therapy profession.

Help Develop the First Research Study Developed by MassageNet Members

MassageNet is a PBRN for the massage therapy profession, fostering a community for researchers and practitioners to contribute to research at a variety of levels. This IMTRC session is an opportunity for MassageNet members to share their research ideas and decide the focus of the first research study developed and run entirely by MassageNet. Attendees will help develop a project that is specifically geared toward what MassageNet members want to know and what their clients will benefit from.

In addition to offering countless ways to become involved in massage therapy research, IMTRC is a great place to earn CE credits, network with peers, and learn more about the healing benefits of massage therapy. Registration for the 2025 IMTRC is still open—don’t miss out.

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