April is National Volunteer Month! To MTF’s board, committee, and event volunteers, IJTMB peer reviewers and MassageNet participants; we greatly appreciate the time and effort YOU put into helping fulfill MTF’s mission! bit.ly/2Hu9PUO

Learn the latest research—and how to participate! From writing a case report, publishing in a journal, peer-review, or collecting data for research studies, #IMTRC2025 is a place to become involved as well as learn results from cutting-edge studies.bit.ly/2025-IMTRC

#IMTRC2025 is 3 weeks away! We can’t wait to connect in person, discuss the latest research, engage with poster presenters, exhibitors, and more. Deepest thanks to IMTRC Presenting Sponsor, American Massage Therapy Association - AMTA. bit.ly/2025-IMTRC

“Purpose: To examine the effect of mechanical percussive massage therapy applied to the hamstrings versus static stretching of the hamstrings on passive knee extension (PKE) range of motion.” bit.ly/4lh7WLf #massagemonday #hamstrings #PhysicalTherapy #kneepainrelief

Thank you to Books of Discovery for being #imtrc2025 Monday Education Sponsor! Their generosity will help bring amazing programming to day two of IMTRC—see pics for highlights. We hope to see you there—Up to16 CEUs are available at IMTRC 2025. Register here: bit.ly/2025-IMTRC

Does your school have a program providing service to your community—or are you seeking funds to begin one? MTF’s Bob King Legacy grant helps MT students give back locally. Learn more: bit.ly/3Tv4OxX #massageschool #massagestudent #massagecommunityservice

#IMTRC2025 is 2 weeks away! Connect with research & earn up to 16 CEs. Day One kicks off with Whole Body Health keynote. Deepest thanks to Presenting Sponsor, AMTA for generous support in bringing great IMTRC programming to our attendees! Register: bit.ly/2025-IMTRC

“This study compared effects of manual lymphatic drainage & bandaging combined w calf muscle exercise training and/or inspiratory muscle training on edema, muscle strength, functional capacity, functionality & quality of life.” bit.ly/4jspB1j #MassageMonday #lymphedema

Deep thanks to the Canadian Massage Therapist Association, Sponsor of the #IMTRC2025 Poster Session & Case Report Symposium, & to RMTBC, Sponsor of ‘Research Dissemination & IJTMB’. We are grateful for their support bringing amazing programming to IMTRC! bit.ly/2025-IMTRC

Learn about next week’s #IMTRC2025 as MTF Exec Director Teri Mayo sits down with Past MTF Pres. Diana Thompson. Thompson was instrumental in developing the 1st IMTRC, and has been to every conference. Join us at IMTRC 2025 and say hi to Diana in person! bit.ly/4inBzaM

“Study examined the acute effects of two regenerative strategies—ice massage * dry massage—& analyzed impact on Reactive Strength Index, muscle tone, elasticity, stiffness, pressure pain threshold, & compared w/ passive rest.” bit.ly/42JmrQw #MassageMonday

April is National Volunteer Month, and National Volunteer Week is April 21-27! We greatly appreciate the time and effort our volunteers put into helping fulfill MTF’s mission. We couldn’t do it without you! bit.ly/2Hu9PUO

Our thanks to #IMTRC2025 food & beverage sponsors; Massage Heights-Monday Coffee & Tuesday Lunch Sponsor; DEMOR HotSpot Therapy-Monday Lunch Sponsor, & Combe's Wellness Center-Tuesday Coffee Sponsor. Thank you for keeping attendees caffeinated & refreshed! bit.ly/2025-IMTRC

Deepest thanks to IMTRC 2025 Presenting Sponsor, AMTA. Attendees can look forward to learning about 4 recent large AMTA-funded grants involving MT for Radiation-Induced Fibrosis, Trauma, Military, AND Pediatric Oncology. Learn more: bit.ly/2025-IMTRC

#IMTRC2025 starts tomorrow! Alexandria weather is clear and warm with HIGH POLLEN COUNT. If you have allergies, remember to bring relief! Sun-Mon highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. Tuesday high is 83-nice! We looking forward to seeing everyone soon! bit.ly/2025-IMTRC

#imtrc2025 is off to a FANTASTIC start! Today we were so pleased to welcome Keynote Presenter Tracy Gaudet, who gave an inspiring and thought-provoking lecture on Whole Health and how it can help transform healthcare delivery. Thank you, Dr. Gaudet!

Congratulations Adrienne F. Asta, recipient of 2025 John Balletto Distinguished Service Award—presented by Balletto himself! The award recognizes outstanding service to the profession via MTF volunteer work—as Asta has exceeded with her many years of dedicated, farsighted work.

“This study is the first to explore the utilisation of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among Southeast Asian temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients.” bit.ly/4jtBNP7 #massagemonday #temporomandibular #tmj #massageresearch

“[This study] evaluates the impact of manual and machine-based hand massage following laparoscopic cholecystectomy on pain, anxiety, and gastrointestinal function.” bit.ly/3GGRl3F #massagemonday #postsurgicalmassage #gallbladder #gallbladderemoval #gallstones

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you to moms, for everything that you do. Your love and support make a world of difference!