The Therapy Agency in collaboration with Cognitive Drug Research (CDR) has carried out pioneering research on the effects of onsite massage therapies. Results from the pilot study, involving staff at Directline Holidays, identified substantial improvements to alertness and calmness as well as more accurate response on tasks requiring sustained attention.
Data from the study was collected to monitor responses before and after staff received onsite treatment by a massage therapist provided by The Therapy Agency. Tests were carried out for statistical analysis. Significant changes in mood and alertness were identified. Results showed a large increase in calmness and heightened levels of alertness.
Choice reaction time tests were used to determine the effect of massage therapy on cognition, the mental processes used to acquire, store, retrieve and utilise information. There were significant indications of a rise in levels of accuracy. Improvement in performance reflected better ability to sustain attention, suggesting that this is a direct consequence of massage therapy. “It confirmed what we’ve known for a long time: that businesses have much to gain from onsite massage therapy” said Jason, managing director of The Therapy Agency.
The Therapy Agency is one of the leading suppliers of complementary massage therapists to businesses in the United Kingdom. CDR is internationally recognised throughout the pharmaceutical industry for its innovative computerised cognitive assessment system and research.
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Notes to Editor:
Launched in 2002 with now over 300 therapists registered, The Therapy Agency is a national organisation to promote reputable practitioners of complementary therapies to both private and corporate clients. “We always interview, we always check qualifications and references, plus we always seek evaluations from previous clients as well as ongoing monitoring of current clients with each of our therapists” explains Jason. With the most sophisticated secure online search and booking facilities available in this business sector, clients can book preferred treatments 24/7, at home, or in their workplace.
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