Myofascial induction effects on neck-shoulder pain in breast cancer survivors: randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover design
E Castro-Martín, L Ortiz-Comino… - Archives of Physical …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives To (1) investigate the immediate effects of myofascial induction (MI), with placebo
electrotherapy as a control, on perceived pain, cervical/shoulder range of motion (ROM) …
electrotherapy as a control, on perceived pain, cervical/shoulder range of motion (ROM) …
Effects of dynamic myofascial release on trunk mobility and standing balance in persons with chronic nonspecific low back pain
DW Lee, HK Shin, KS Kim - Physical therapy rehabilitation science, 2019 - koreascience.kr
Objective: Myofascial release (MFR) is used to restore tissue extensibility of the fascia tissue
and is considered to be useful in a number of clinical settings, such as low back pain (LBP) …
and is considered to be useful in a number of clinical settings, such as low back pain (LBP) …
Efficacy of myofascial release in fibromyalgia
M Thakur, A Narkeesh… - Journal of Exercise …, 2013 - search.informit.org
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of widespread pain, decreased pain threshold and other
characteristic symptoms. These other symptoms include undue fatigue, insomnia, joint pain …
characteristic symptoms. These other symptoms include undue fatigue, insomnia, joint pain …
Acute effects of foam rolling on passive tissue stiffness and fascial sliding: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Background Self-myofascial release (SMR) aims to mimic the effects of manual therapy and
tackle dysfunctions of the skeletal muscle and connective tissue. It has been shown to …
tackle dysfunctions of the skeletal muscle and connective tissue. It has been shown to …
Is there a dose response relationship between soft tissue manual therapy and clinical outcomes in fibromyalgia?
S Sturman, C Killingback - Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Current clinical guidelines do not support the use of manual therapy (MT)
interventions for Fibromyalgia (FM) patients, despite evidence of positive biochemical …
interventions for Fibromyalgia (FM) patients, despite evidence of positive biochemical …
The influence of fascial manipulation on shoulder range of motion, pain, and function in individuals with chronic shoulder pain
S Poojari, NC Kamani - Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2024 - Elsevier
Background A prevalent musculoskeletal condition that has a substantial socioeconomic
impact and causes considerable morbidity is chronic shoulder pain (CSP). CSP may result …
impact and causes considerable morbidity is chronic shoulder pain (CSP). CSP may result …
Quantitative application of transverse friction massage and its neurological effects on flexor carpi radialis
HM Lee, SK Wu, JY You - Manual therapy, 2009 - Elsevier
The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of transverse friction massage (TFM)
on flexor carpi radialis (FCR) motoneuron (MN) pool excitability. Twenty-eight healthy …
on flexor carpi radialis (FCR) motoneuron (MN) pool excitability. Twenty-eight healthy …
The impact of a 5-minute massage session on calf muscle passive mechanical and contraction properties in young adults.
P Marcin, K Krzysztof - European Journal of Clinical & …, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
Introduction: Abnormalities in the muscle contraction and passive mechanical properties
may lead to the musculoskeletal disorders. Massage may be a useful tool for preventing or …
may lead to the musculoskeletal disorders. Massage may be a useful tool for preventing or …
Clinical massage and modified Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching in males with latent myofascial trigger points
A Trampas, A Kitsios, E Sykaras, S Symeonidis… - Physical therapy in …, 2010 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: To determine the immediate effects of modified Proprioceptive
Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching (group I) versus Myofascial Trigger Point (MTrP) …
Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching (group I) versus Myofascial Trigger Point (MTrP) …