Does research support the benefits of massage therapy for people with HIV/AIDS?
HIV ( human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, and AIDS ( acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) occurs at the most advanced stage of infection.
More than 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the U.S, and about 8,000 people die from HIV-related illness each year.
There is some evidence that massage therapy may have benefits for anxiety, depression, and quality of life in people with HIV/AIDS.
Four studies concluded that massage therapy may help improve the quality of life for people with HIV or AIDS.
Two studies suggested that massage may be helpful for depression and also beneficial for anxiety in people with HIV.
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