“…In the United States, 15% to 20% of adults receive at least one massage annually from an estimated 360,000 licensed massage therapists (MTs) 1, . Massage therapy involves substantial ergonomic hazards—awkward postures, overextension, continual bending, frequent force, repetitive motion, and occasional vibration—all of which pose a risk for developing musculoskeletal health issues 3–5 . Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in MTs are common with some studies estimating 50% of therapists experiencing pain in the past 30 days 6 and 71.4% experiencing a work-related musculoskeletal disorder in the past year, 7 predominately affecting the upper extremities, back, and neck 6–8 …”