The Effectiveness of Massage in Managing Pelvic Girdle Pain

by Hayley | 5 Dec 2023

We are very excited about the publication of our latest research findings: “The Effectiveness of massage in managing pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain: a randomised controlled crossover feasibility study”.After receiving funding, research in...

Pregnancy Symptoms that Manifest in Limbs

by Hayley | 4 Dec 2020

Why are changes and symptoms in the arms and legs in pregnancy a potential precursor to a serious underlying condition that may affect the health of mother and baby? In an article published in the ‘Massage & Myotherapy Australia Journal’, director...

Pelvic Girdle Pain Study Findings

by Hayley | 4 Jun 2020

In 2017, we conducted a subgroup analysis of an observational study that aimed to assess outcomes within the group of participants who presented with and without Pelvic Girdle Pain. The study investigated outcomes from massage when used to help pregnant women with...

Learn with us via Online Education

by Hayley | 24 Apr 2020

PMA offers you a comprehensive online learning platform. We are offering a range of free and paid courses to suit new Mum’s-to-be, partners, therapists and practitioners. We invite you to join our online community where you will able to access online training...

Feasibility Study – Pelvic Girdle Pain

by Hayley | 25 Feb 2020

Pelvic girdle pain is a common problem experienced during pregnancy that affects pregnant women significantly. Treatment options are needed for pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy. This study aims to investigate outcomes from massage and from exercise when used to...

Induction Massage – is it a misnomer?

by Pregnancy Massage Australia | 6 Mar 2019

Why is the term ‘induction massage’ applied in childbirth and what does it really mean? Catherine has written an article published in the Journal of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists which looks at clarifying the definition of the process of ‘labour...