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    Semin Neonatol. 2002 Dec;7(6):487-94.

    Preterm infant massage therapy studies: an American approach.

    Abstract

    Preterm infants have been noted to benefit from massage therapy. Following massage therapy protocols using moderate pressure preterm infants have gained 31-49% more weight on average. Some studies have also shown length and head circumference growth and bone mineral density increases associated with massage therapy. These studies are reviewed in this paper along with discussion of potential underlying mechanisms.

    PMID:
    12614601
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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