The Effect of Massage on Weight Gain of Low-Weight Hospitalized Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Purpose: Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the most serious health problems in infants. Many studies indicate that LBW infants, who survive, may suffer from long- and short-term physical,mental, and social problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of massage therapy on weight gain of LBW neo...

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Main Authors: Sahar Johari, Hojjat Allah Haghgou, Mostafa Daemi, Tahereh Rezaeiyan, Zahra Mosala Nejad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Negah Institute for Scientific Communication 2016-01-01
Series:Physical Treatments
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Online Access:http://ptj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-272-en.html