Publications by authors named "Ruth Werner"

Article Synopsis
  • - Miscarriage is common, affecting 8-15% of recognized pregnancies and up to 30% of all conceptions, but many misconceptions exist about preventable risk factors, such as activities or treatments like massage.
  • - Public beliefs wrongly associate certain actions, like consuming drugs or receiving massages, with causing miscarriages, leading to confusion among pregnant women about safe practices during early pregnancy.
  • - The paper argues that while misinformation persists, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that massage therapy increases the risk of miscarriage, highlighting the need for accurate information in pregnancy massage education.
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This editorial tracks progress from informal conversations in 2001 to the fifth anniversary publication of the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research Education and Practice, the only open-source, peer-reviewed journal specifically dedicated to the scientific exploration of therapeutic massage practice and education.

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