Which of the Following Is Not a Finding of Research

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a finding of research regarding massage therapy?

• A) Premature babies who received massage therapy left the hospital an average of 5 days earlier than babies in the control group.
• B) College students who received connective-tissue massage reported noticeably decreased levels of muscle tension, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and anger.
• C) When patients with a chemical dependency combined drug or alcohol treatment with massage therapy, the detoxification period was shorter.
• D) Subjects who receiving a 30-minute dermapoint massage to the forearm experienced a significant increase in muscle activity and a decrease in skin temperature of the forearm.

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