F1RefidQuick AuthorAuthorTitlePublication DatePeriodicalF8VolumeF10IssueF12Page Start-EndGroupF15Publication DataConditionCondition (to hide)Outcome Measurescleaned up resultsOutcome Measures_Total ParticipantsQuality Assignment (SIGN 50)AbstractKeywordsPowerPower1Provider TypeIntervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate)# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_double check # assignIntervention Description: DosagesIntervention Description: Dosages1*Meta-AnalysisRelevant Results _ConclusionsAdverse EventsPubMed Link
51 2674 Pope, 1994* M. H. Pope, R. B. Phillips, L. D. Haugh, C. Y. Hsieh, L. MacDonald and S. Haldeman A prospective randomized three-week trial of spinal manipulation, transcutaneous muscle stimulation, massage and corset in the treatment of subacute low back pain 1994 Spine (Phila Pa 1976) vol 19 vol 19 22 pages 2571-7 Group 1 pages 2571-7 Spine (Phila Pa 1976), vol 19: 22, pages 2571-7 Musculoskeletal Pain: Subacute low back pain 164bc (sex = ND) patients with subacute low back pain (mean age = 32 yrs) Visual Analog Scale (pain) Modified Schober Examination (Range of Motion) Maximum Velocity Extension Effort (extension) Sorensen Fatigue Test (activity fatigue) Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Activity: Modified Schober Examination, Maximum Velocity Extension Effort, Sorensen Fatigue Test. 164 2-Acceptable STUDY DESIGN: A randomized prospective trial of manipulation massage corset and transcutaneous muscle stimulation (TMS) was conducted in patients with subacute low back pain. OBJECTIVES: The authors determined the relative efficacy of chiropractic treatment to massage corset and TMS. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Although all of these treatments are used for subacute low back pain treatment there have been few comparative trials using objective outcome criteria. Patients were enrolled for a period of 3 weeks. They were evaluated once a week by questionnaires visual analog scale range of motion maximum voluntary extension effort straight leg raising and Biering-Sorensen fatigue test. The dropout rate was highest in the muscle stimulation and corset groups and lowest in the manipulation group. Rates of full compliance did not differ significantly across treatments. A measure of patient confidence was greatest in the manipulation group. RESULTS: After 3 weeks the manipulation group scored the greatest improvements in flexion and pain while the massage group had the best extension effort and fatigue time and the muscle stimulation group the best extension. CONCLUSION: None of the changes in physical outcome measures (range of motion fatigue strength or pain) were significantly different between any of the groups. Adult No, power not achieved No Massage therapist Soft Tissue Massage: 37 (27%); Spinal Manipulation (Active Control): 70 (24%); Transcutaneous Muscle Stimulation: 28 (36%); Corset: 29 (21%). 37 (27%); 70 (24%); 28 (36%); 29 (21%). Soft Tissue Massage: 9 x 15 mins, 3x/w, 3w + ND; Spinal Manipulation (Active Control): ND; Transcutaneous Muscle Stimulation: ND x 1-8h, ND, ND + ND; Corset: During all waking hours except bathing, 3 x 10 min breaks/d. 9 x 15 mins, 3x/w, 3w + ND; ND; ND x 1-8h, ND, ND + ND; During all waking hours except bathing, 3 x 10 min breaks/d. Yes *Visual Analog Scale (pain): p < 0.05 (within groups) (Active Control, massage, Transcutaneous Muscle Stimulation) over time, Effect Size = 0.08, Active Control, pre / post; *Modified Schober Examination (Range of Motion): p = Not Described; Maximum Velocity Extension Effort (flexion): p < 0.05 (within groups) (Active Control) over time, Effect Size = -0.05, Active Control, pre / post; Maximum Velocity Extension Effort (extension): p < 0.05 (within groups) (Active Control, massage, Transcutaneous Muscle Stimulation) over time; Sorensen Fatigue Test (activity fatigue): p = Not Described. Massage effective for: Pain, Activity. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=pope++A+prospective+randomized+three-week+trial+of+spinal+manipulation%2C+transcutaneous+muscle+stimulation%2C+massage+and+corset+in+the+treatment+of+subacute+low+back+pain
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Author M. H. Pope, R. B. Phillips, L. D. Haugh, C. Y. Hsieh, L. MacDonald and S. Haldeman
Title A prospective randomized three-week trial of spinal manipulation, transcutaneous muscle stimulation, massage and corset in the treatment of subacute low back pain
Publication Date 1994
Periodical Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
F8 vol
Volume 19
F10 vol 19
Issue 22
F12 pages
Page Start-End 2571-7
Group Group 1
F15 pages 2571-7
Publication Data Spine (Phila Pa 1976), vol 19: 22, pages 2571-7
Condition Musculoskeletal Pain: Subacute low back pain
Condition (to hide) 164bc (sex = ND) patients with subacute low back pain (mean age = 32 yrs)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (pain) Modified Schober Examination (Range of Motion) Maximum Velocity Extension Effort (extension) Sorensen Fatigue Test (activity fatigue)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Activity: Modified Schober Examination, Maximum Velocity Extension Effort, Sorensen Fatigue Test.
Total Participants 164
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract STUDY DESIGN: A randomized prospective trial of manipulation massage corset and transcutaneous muscle stimulation (TMS) was conducted in patients with subacute low back pain. OBJECTIVES: The authors determined the relative efficacy of chiropractic treatment to massage corset and TMS. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Although all of these treatments are used for subacute low back pain treatment there have been few comparative trials using objective outcome criteria. Patients were enrolled for a period of 3 weeks. They were evaluated once a week by questionnaires visual analog scale range of motion maximum voluntary extension effort straight leg raising and Biering-Sorensen fatigue test. The dropout rate was highest in the muscle stimulation and corset groups and lowest in the manipulation group. Rates of full compliance did not differ significantly across treatments. A measure of patient confidence was greatest in the manipulation group. RESULTS: After 3 weeks the manipulation group scored the greatest improvements in flexion and pain while the massage group had the best extension effort and fatigue time and the muscle stimulation group the best extension. CONCLUSION: None of the changes in physical outcome measures (range of motion fatigue strength or pain) were significantly different between any of the groups.
Keywords Adult
Power No, power not achieved
Power1 No
Provider Type Massage therapist
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Soft Tissue Massage: 37 (27%); Spinal Manipulation (Active Control): 70 (24%); Transcutaneous Muscle Stimulation: 28 (36%); Corset: 29 (21%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 37 (27%); 70 (24%); 28 (36%); 29 (21%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Soft Tissue Massage: 9 x 15 mins, 3x/w, 3w + ND; Spinal Manipulation (Active Control): ND; Transcutaneous Muscle Stimulation: ND x 1-8h, ND, ND + ND; Corset: During all waking hours except bathing, 3 x 10 min breaks/d.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 9 x 15 mins, 3x/w, 3w + ND; ND; ND x 1-8h, ND, ND + ND; During all waking hours except bathing, 3 x 10 min breaks/d.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *Visual Analog Scale (pain): p < 0.05 (within groups) (Active Control, massage, Transcutaneous Muscle Stimulation) over time, Effect Size = 0.08, Active Control, pre / post; *Modified Schober Examination (Range of Motion): p = Not Described; Maximum Velocity Extension Effort (flexion): p < 0.05 (within groups) (Active Control) over time, Effect Size = -0.05, Active Control, pre / post; Maximum Velocity Extension Effort (extension): p < 0.05 (within groups) (Active Control, massage, Transcutaneous Muscle Stimulation) over time; Sorensen Fatigue Test (activity fatigue): p = Not Described.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Activity.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=pope++A+prospective+randomized+three-week+trial+of+spinal+manipulation%2C+transcutaneous+muscle+stimulation%2C+massage+and+corset+in+the+treatment+of+subacute+low+back+pain
52 2686 Preyde, 2000* M. Preyde Effectiveness of massage therapy for subacute low-back pain: a randomized controlled trial 2000 CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal vol 162 vol 162 13 pages 1815-1820 Group 1 pages 1815-1820 CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol 162: 13, pages 1815-1820 Musculoskeletal Pain: Subacute low back pain 104c (sex = ND) participants with subacute low-back pain (mean age = ND) Present Pain Intensity (pain) Pain Rating Index (pain) Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (functionality) Modified Schober Test (lumbar Range of Motion) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety) Pain: Present Pain Intensity, Pain Rating Index; Activity: Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, Modified Schober Test; Mood: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. 104 2-Acceptable BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of massage therapy for low-back pain has not been documented. This randomized controlled trial compared comprehensive massage therapy (soft-tissue manipulation, remedial exercise and posture education), 2 components of massage therapy and placebo in the treatment of subacute (between 1 week and 8 months) low-back pain. METHODS: Subjects with subacute low-back pain were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups: comprehensive massage therapy (n = 25), soft-tissue manipulation only (n = 25), remedial exercise with posture education only (n = 22) or a placebo of sham laser therapy (n = 26). Each subject received 6 treatments within approximately 1 month. Outcome measures obtained at baseline, after treatment and at 1-month follow-up consisted of the Roland Disability Questionnaire (RDQ), the McGill Pain Questionnaire (PPI and PRI), the State Anxiety Index and the Modified Schober test (lumbar range of motion). RESULTS: Of the 107 subjects who passed screening, 98 (92%) completed post-treatment tests and 91 (85%) completed follow-up tests. Statistically significant differences were noted after treatment and at follow-up. The comprehensive massage therapy group had improved function (mean RDQ score 1.54 v. 2.86-6.5, p < 0.001), less intense pain (mean PPI score 0.42 v. 1.18-1.75, p < 0.001) and a decrease in the quality of pain (mean PRI score 2.29 v. 4.55-7.71, p = 0.006) compared with the other 3 groups. Clinical significance was evident for the comprehensive massage therapy group and the soft-tissue manipulation group on the measure of function. At 1-month follow-up 63% of subjects in the comprehensive massage therapy group reported no pain as compared with 27% of the soft-tissue manipulation group, 14% of the remedial exercise group and 0% of the sham laser therapy group. INTERPRETATION: Patients with subacute low-back pain were shown to benefit from massage therapy, as regulated by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and delivered by experienced massage therapists. Low Back Pain -- Therapy Not Described ND Massage therapist Comprehensive Massage Therapy: 26 (4%); Soft-tissue Manipulation: 27 (7%); Remedial Exercise + posture education (Active Control): 24 (8%); Sham Laser Treatment: 27 (4%). 26 (4%); 27 (7%); 24 (8%); 27 (4%). Comprehensive Massage Therapy: 6 x 30-35 mins, ND, 1m + ND; Soft-tissue Manipulation: 6 x 30-35 mins, ND, 1m + ND; Remedial Exercise + posture education (Active Control): ND x 15-20 mins, ND, ND + ND; Sham Laser Treatment: ND x 20 mins, ND, ND + ND. 6 x 30-35 mins, ND, 1m + ND; 6 x 30-35 mins, ND, 1m + ND; ND x 15-20 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND x 20 mins, ND, ND + ND. Yes *Present Pain Intensity (pain): p < 0.001 (between groups) (all groups) at all time points, Effect Size = -0.42, Active Control, pre / post. Effect Size = -0.62, Sham, pre / post; Pain Rating Index (pain): p < 0.006 (between groups) (all groups) at all time points; Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (functionality): p < 0.001 (between groups) (all groups) at all time points; *Modified Schober Test (lumbar Range of Motion): p = Not Significant (between groups) (all groups) at post, p = .04 (between groups) (all groups) at 1 mos FU, Effect Size = 0.03, Active Control, pre / post; *State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety): p < 0.001 (between groups) (all groups) at all time points, Effect Size = -0.14, Active Control, pre / post. Massage effective for: Pain, Activity, Mood. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=preyde++Effectiveness+of+massage+therapy+for+subacute+low-back+pain%3A+a+randomized+controlled+trial
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Author M. Preyde
Title Effectiveness of massage therapy for subacute low-back pain: a randomized controlled trial
Publication Date 2000
Periodical CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal
F8 vol
Volume 162
F10 vol 162
Issue 13
F12 pages
Page Start-End 1815-1820
Group Group 1
F15 pages 1815-1820
Publication Data CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol 162: 13, pages 1815-1820
Condition Musculoskeletal Pain: Subacute low back pain
Condition (to hide) 104c (sex = ND) participants with subacute low-back pain (mean age = ND)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Present Pain Intensity (pain) Pain Rating Index (pain) Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (functionality) Modified Schober Test (lumbar Range of Motion) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Present Pain Intensity, Pain Rating Index; Activity: Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, Modified Schober Test; Mood: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
Total Participants 104
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of massage therapy for low-back pain has not been documented. This randomized controlled trial compared comprehensive massage therapy (soft-tissue manipulation, remedial exercise and posture education), 2 components of massage therapy and placebo in the treatment of subacute (between 1 week and 8 months) low-back pain. METHODS: Subjects with subacute low-back pain were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups: comprehensive massage therapy (n = 25), soft-tissue manipulation only (n = 25), remedial exercise with posture education only (n = 22) or a placebo of sham laser therapy (n = 26). Each subject received 6 treatments within approximately 1 month. Outcome measures obtained at baseline, after treatment and at 1-month follow-up consisted of the Roland Disability Questionnaire (RDQ), the McGill Pain Questionnaire (PPI and PRI), the State Anxiety Index and the Modified Schober test (lumbar range of motion). RESULTS: Of the 107 subjects who passed screening, 98 (92%) completed post-treatment tests and 91 (85%) completed follow-up tests. Statistically significant differences were noted after treatment and at follow-up. The comprehensive massage therapy group had improved function (mean RDQ score 1.54 v. 2.86-6.5, p < 0.001), less intense pain (mean PPI score 0.42 v. 1.18-1.75, p < 0.001) and a decrease in the quality of pain (mean PRI score 2.29 v. 4.55-7.71, p = 0.006) compared with the other 3 groups. Clinical significance was evident for the comprehensive massage therapy group and the soft-tissue manipulation group on the measure of function. At 1-month follow-up 63% of subjects in the comprehensive massage therapy group reported no pain as compared with 27% of the soft-tissue manipulation group, 14% of the remedial exercise group and 0% of the sham laser therapy group. INTERPRETATION: Patients with subacute low-back pain were shown to benefit from massage therapy, as regulated by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and delivered by experienced massage therapists.
Keywords Low Back Pain -- Therapy
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Massage therapist
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Comprehensive Massage Therapy: 26 (4%); Soft-tissue Manipulation: 27 (7%); Remedial Exercise + posture education (Active Control): 24 (8%); Sham Laser Treatment: 27 (4%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 26 (4%); 27 (7%); 24 (8%); 27 (4%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Comprehensive Massage Therapy: 6 x 30-35 mins, ND, 1m + ND; Soft-tissue Manipulation: 6 x 30-35 mins, ND, 1m + ND; Remedial Exercise + posture education (Active Control): ND x 15-20 mins, ND, ND + ND; Sham Laser Treatment: ND x 20 mins, ND, ND + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 6 x 30-35 mins, ND, 1m + ND; 6 x 30-35 mins, ND, 1m + ND; ND x 15-20 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND x 20 mins, ND, ND + ND.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *Present Pain Intensity (pain): p < 0.001 (between groups) (all groups) at all time points, Effect Size = -0.42, Active Control, pre / post. Effect Size = -0.62, Sham, pre / post; Pain Rating Index (pain): p < 0.006 (between groups) (all groups) at all time points; Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (functionality): p < 0.001 (between groups) (all groups) at all time points; *Modified Schober Test (lumbar Range of Motion): p = Not Significant (between groups) (all groups) at post, p = .04 (between groups) (all groups) at 1 mos FU, Effect Size = 0.03, Active Control, pre / post; *State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety): p < 0.001 (between groups) (all groups) at all time points, Effect Size = -0.14, Active Control, pre / post.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Activity, Mood.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=preyde++Effectiveness+of+massage+therapy+for+subacute+low-back+pain%3A+a+randomized+controlled+trial
53 2718 Ramos-Gonzalez, 2012 E. Ramos-Gonzalez, C. Moreno-Lorenzo, G. A. Mataran-Penarrocha, R. Guisado-Barrilao, M. E. Aguilar-Ferrandiz and A. M. Castro-Sanchez Comparative study on the effectiveness of myofascial release manual therapy and physical therapy for venous insufficiency in postmenopausal women 2012 Complement Ther Med vol 20 vol 20 5 pages 291-8 Group 7 to Group 6? pages 291-8 Complement Ther Med, vol 20: 5, pages 291-8 Venous Insufficiency: Stage I or II venous insufficiency 65c female patients with stage I or II venous insufficiency (mean age = 64.25 yrs) Visual Analog Scale (perception of pain) Short Form-36 Health Survey (Quality of Life) Sphygmomanometer and professional phonendoscope (Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure) Impedance meter (Cell mass, intracellular water and basal metabolism) Venous Doppler probe (Venous flow velocity) Thermographic scanner (skin temperature) Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Quality of Life: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Physiological: Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Cell mass, Intracellular water, Basal metabolism, Venous flow velocity, Skin temperature. 65 2-Acceptable OBJECTIVES: Venous insufficiency is present in a large number of postmenopausal women increasing their risk of disability. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of myofascial release therapy and conventional kinesiotherapy on venous blood circulation pain and quality of life in postmenopausal patients with venous insufficiency. METHODS: A randomised controlled trial was undertaken. We enrolled 65 postmenopausal women with stage I or II venous insufficiency on the clinical aetiological anatomical and physiopathological (CEAP) scale of venous disorders randomly assigning them to a control (n=32) or experimental (n=33) group. The control and experimental group patients underwent physical venous return therapy (kinesiotherapy) for a 10-week period during which the experimental group patients also received 20 sessions of myofascial release therapy. Main outcome measures determined pre- and post-intervention were blood pressure cell mass intracellular water basal metabolism venous velocity skin temperature pain and quality of life. RESULTS: Basal metabolism (P<0.047) intracellular water (P<0.041) diastolic blood pressure (P<0.046) venous blood flow velocity (P<0.048) pain (P<0.039) and emotional role (P<0.047) were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group after the 10-week treatment programme. CONCLUSION: The combination of myofascial release therapy and kinesiotherapy improves the venous return blood flow pain and quality of life in postmenopausal women with venous insufficiency. Activities of Daily Living Not Described ND Physiotherapist Myofascial Release and Kinesiotherapy: 33 (0%); Kinesiotherapy (Active Control): 32 (0%). 33 (0%); 32 (0%). Myofascial Release and Kinesiotherapy: 20 x 50 mins, ND, 10w + ND; Kinesiotherapy (Active Control): ND x ND, 2x/d, 10w + ND. 20 x 50 mins, ND, 10w + ND; ND x ND, 2x/d, 10w + ND. No *Visual Analog Scale (perception of pain): p = 0.041 (within groups) (both groups) over time, p = 0.039 (between groups) at 10w, Effect Size = -0.37, Active Control, pre / post; Short Form-36 Health Survey (Quality of Life): p < 0.05 (between groups) at 10w; Sphygmomanometer and professional phonendoscope (Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure): p < 0.05 (between groups) at 10w; Impedance meter (Cell mass, intracellular water and basal metabolism): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 10w; Venous Doppler probe (Venous flow velocity): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 10w; Thermographic scanner (skin temperature): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 10w. Massage effective for: Pain, Quality of Life, Physiological. Authors report NO AEs occurred http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=ramos-gonzalez+Comparative+study+on+the+effectiveness+of+myofascial+release+manual+therapy+and+physical+therapy+for+venous+insufficiency+in+postmenopausal+women
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Author E. Ramos-Gonzalez, C. Moreno-Lorenzo, G. A. Mataran-Penarrocha, R. Guisado-Barrilao, M. E. Aguilar-Ferrandiz and A. M. Castro-Sanchez
Title Comparative study on the effectiveness of myofascial release manual therapy and physical therapy for venous insufficiency in postmenopausal women
Publication Date 2012
Periodical Complement Ther Med
F8 vol
Volume 20
F10 vol 20
Issue 5
F12 pages
Page Start-End 291-8
Group Group 7 to Group 6?
F15 pages 291-8
Publication Data Complement Ther Med, vol 20: 5, pages 291-8
Condition Venous Insufficiency: Stage I or II venous insufficiency
Condition (to hide) 65c female patients with stage I or II venous insufficiency (mean age = 64.25 yrs)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (perception of pain) Short Form-36 Health Survey (Quality of Life) Sphygmomanometer and professional phonendoscope (Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure) Impedance meter (Cell mass, intracellular water and basal metabolism) Venous Doppler probe (Venous flow velocity) Thermographic scanner (skin temperature)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Quality of Life: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Physiological: Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, Cell mass, Intracellular water, Basal metabolism, Venous flow velocity, Skin temperature.
Total Participants 65
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract OBJECTIVES: Venous insufficiency is present in a large number of postmenopausal women increasing their risk of disability. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of myofascial release therapy and conventional kinesiotherapy on venous blood circulation pain and quality of life in postmenopausal patients with venous insufficiency. METHODS: A randomised controlled trial was undertaken. We enrolled 65 postmenopausal women with stage I or II venous insufficiency on the clinical aetiological anatomical and physiopathological (CEAP) scale of venous disorders randomly assigning them to a control (n=32) or experimental (n=33) group. The control and experimental group patients underwent physical venous return therapy (kinesiotherapy) for a 10-week period during which the experimental group patients also received 20 sessions of myofascial release therapy. Main outcome measures determined pre- and post-intervention were blood pressure cell mass intracellular water basal metabolism venous velocity skin temperature pain and quality of life. RESULTS: Basal metabolism (P<0.047) intracellular water (P<0.041) diastolic blood pressure (P<0.046) venous blood flow velocity (P<0.048) pain (P<0.039) and emotional role (P<0.047) were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group after the 10-week treatment programme. CONCLUSION: The combination of myofascial release therapy and kinesiotherapy improves the venous return blood flow pain and quality of life in postmenopausal women with venous insufficiency.
Keywords Activities of Daily Living
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Physiotherapist
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Myofascial Release and Kinesiotherapy: 33 (0%); Kinesiotherapy (Active Control): 32 (0%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 33 (0%); 32 (0%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Myofascial Release and Kinesiotherapy: 20 x 50 mins, ND, 10w + ND; Kinesiotherapy (Active Control): ND x ND, 2x/d, 10w + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 20 x 50 mins, ND, 10w + ND; ND x ND, 2x/d, 10w + ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ *Visual Analog Scale (perception of pain): p = 0.041 (within groups) (both groups) over time, p = 0.039 (between groups) at 10w, Effect Size = -0.37, Active Control, pre / post; Short Form-36 Health Survey (Quality of Life): p < 0.05 (between groups) at 10w; Sphygmomanometer and professional phonendoscope (Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure): p < 0.05 (between groups) at 10w; Impedance meter (Cell mass, intracellular water and basal metabolism): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 10w; Venous Doppler probe (Venous flow velocity): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 10w; Thermographic scanner (skin temperature): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 10w.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Quality of Life, Physiological.
Adverse Events Authors report NO AEs occurred
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=ramos-gonzalez+Comparative+study+on+the+effectiveness+of+myofascial+release+manual+therapy+and+physical+therapy+for+venous+insufficiency+in+postmenopausal+women
54 2758 Renan-Ordine, 2011* R. Renan-Ordine, F. Alburquerque-Sendin, D. P. de Souza, J. A. Cleland and C. Fernandez-de-Las-Penas Effectiveness of myofascial trigger point manual therapy combined with a self-stretching protocol for the management of plantar heel pain: a randomized controlled trial 2011 J Orthop Sports Phys Ther vol 41 vol 41 2 pages 43-50 Group 1 pages 43-50 J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, vol 41: 2, pages 43-50 Musculoskeletal Pain: Unilateral plantar heel pain 60ac patients (15M/45 F) with unilateral plantar heel pain (mean age = 44 +/- 10 yrs) Short Form-36 Health Survey (bodily pain) Short Form-36 Health Survey (physical function) Short Form-36 Health Survey (physical role) Short Form-36 Health Survey (vitality) Short Form-36 Health Survey (emotional role) Short Form-36 Health Survey (general health) Short Form-36 Health Survey (social function) Short Form-36 Health Survey (mental health) Pain Pressure Threshold (gastrocnemius muscle) Pain Pressure Threshold (soleus muscle) Pain Pressure Threshold (calcaneus) Pain: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Activity: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Mood: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Quality of Life: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Pain Pressure Threshold: Pressure Algometry. 60 2-Acceptable STUDY DESIGN: A randomized controlled clinical trial. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of trigger point (TrP) manual therapy combined with a self-stretching program for the management of patients with plantar heel pain. BACKGROUND: Previous studies have reported that stretching of the calf musculature and the plantar fascia are effective management strategies for plantar heel pain. However it is not known if the inclusion of soft tissue therapy can further improve the outcomes in this population. METHODS: Sixty patients 15 men and 45 women (mean +/- SD age 44 +/- 10 years) with a clinical diagnosis of plantar heel pain were randomly divided into 2 groups: a self-stretching (Str) group who received a stretching protocol and a self-stretching and soft tissue TrP manual therapy (Str-ST) group who received TrP manual interventions (TrP pressure release and neuromuscular approach) in addition to the same self-stretching protocol. The primary outcomes were physical function and bodily pain domains of the quality of life SF-36 questionnaire. Additionally pressure pain thresholds (PPT) were assessed over the affected gastrocnemii and soleus muscles and over the calcaneus by an assessor blinded to the treatment allocation. Outcomes of interest were captured at baseline and at a 1-month follow-up (end of treatment period). Mixed-model ANOVAs were used to examine the effects of the interventions on each outcome with group as the between-subjects variable and time as the within-subjects variable. The primary analysis was the group-by-time interaction. RESULTS: The 2 x 2 mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed a significant group-by-time interaction for the main outcomes of the study: physical function (P = .001) and bodily pain (P = .005); patients receiving a combination of self-stretching and TrP tissue intervention experienced a greater improvement in physical function and a greater reduction in pain as compared to those receiving the self-stretching protocol. The mixed ANOVA also revealed significant group-by-time interactions for changes in PPT over the gastrocnemii and soleus muscles and the calcaneus (all P<.001). Patients receiving a combination of self-stretching and TrP tissue intervention showed a greater improvement in PPT as compared to those who received only the self-stretching protocol. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence that the addition of TrP manual therapies to a self-stretching protocol resulted in superior short-term outcomes as compared to a self-stretching program alone in the treatment of patients with plantar heel pain. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapy level 1b. Adult Yes, power achieved Yes, These parameters generated a sample size of at least 27 patients per group. There were 30 participants in each group so power was achieved. Clinician Soft-tissue Trigger Point Manual Therapy + self stretching: 30 (0%); Self stretching (Active Control): 30 (0%). 30 (0%); 30 (0%). Soft-tissue Trigger Point Manual Therapy + self stretching: 16 x ND, 4x/w, 4w + ND; Self stretching (Active Control): ND x 9 mins, ND, ND + ND. 16 x ND, 4x/w, 4w + ND; ND x 9 mins, ND, ND + ND. Yes *Short Form-36 Health Survey (bodily pain): p = 0.005 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -0.45, Active Control, pre / post; *Short Form-36 Health Survey (physical function): p = 0.001 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = 0.03, Active Control, pre / post; Short Form-36 Health Survey (physical role): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (vitality): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (emotional role): p = 0.016 (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (general health): p = 0.05 (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (social function): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (mental health): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Pressure Algometry (Pain Pressure Threshold-gastrocnemius muscle): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; Pressure Algometry (Pain Pressure Threshold-soleus muscle): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; Pressure Algometry (Pain Pressure Threshold-calcaneus): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time. Massage effective for: Pain, Activity, Mood, Quality of Life, Pain Pressure Threshold. According to the CONSORT guideline, adverse events of randomized controlled trials should be provided. In the current study, 2 patients within the Str group and 4 within the Str-ST group experienced slight soreness after the treatment for 2 days after the http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=renan-ordine++Effectiveness+of+myofascial+trigger+point+manual+therapy+combined+with+a+self-stretching+protocol+for+the+management+of+plantar+heel+pain%3A+a+randomized+controlled+trial
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Author R. Renan-Ordine, F. Alburquerque-Sendin, D. P. de Souza, J. A. Cleland and C. Fernandez-de-Las-Penas
Title Effectiveness of myofascial trigger point manual therapy combined with a self-stretching protocol for the management of plantar heel pain: a randomized controlled trial
Publication Date 2011
Periodical J Orthop Sports Phys Ther
F8 vol
Volume 41
F10 vol 41
Issue 2
F12 pages
Page Start-End 43-50
Group Group 1
F15 pages 43-50
Publication Data J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, vol 41: 2, pages 43-50
Condition Musculoskeletal Pain: Unilateral plantar heel pain
Condition (to hide) 60ac patients (15M/45 F) with unilateral plantar heel pain (mean age = 44 +/- 10 yrs)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Short Form-36 Health Survey (bodily pain) Short Form-36 Health Survey (physical function) Short Form-36 Health Survey (physical role) Short Form-36 Health Survey (vitality) Short Form-36 Health Survey (emotional role) Short Form-36 Health Survey (general health) Short Form-36 Health Survey (social function) Short Form-36 Health Survey (mental health) Pain Pressure Threshold (gastrocnemius muscle) Pain Pressure Threshold (soleus muscle) Pain Pressure Threshold (calcaneus)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Activity: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Mood: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Quality of Life: Short Form-36 Health Survey; Pain Pressure Threshold: Pressure Algometry.
Total Participants 60
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract STUDY DESIGN: A randomized controlled clinical trial. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of trigger point (TrP) manual therapy combined with a self-stretching program for the management of patients with plantar heel pain. BACKGROUND: Previous studies have reported that stretching of the calf musculature and the plantar fascia are effective management strategies for plantar heel pain. However it is not known if the inclusion of soft tissue therapy can further improve the outcomes in this population. METHODS: Sixty patients 15 men and 45 women (mean +/- SD age 44 +/- 10 years) with a clinical diagnosis of plantar heel pain were randomly divided into 2 groups: a self-stretching (Str) group who received a stretching protocol and a self-stretching and soft tissue TrP manual therapy (Str-ST) group who received TrP manual interventions (TrP pressure release and neuromuscular approach) in addition to the same self-stretching protocol. The primary outcomes were physical function and bodily pain domains of the quality of life SF-36 questionnaire. Additionally pressure pain thresholds (PPT) were assessed over the affected gastrocnemii and soleus muscles and over the calcaneus by an assessor blinded to the treatment allocation. Outcomes of interest were captured at baseline and at a 1-month follow-up (end of treatment period). Mixed-model ANOVAs were used to examine the effects of the interventions on each outcome with group as the between-subjects variable and time as the within-subjects variable. The primary analysis was the group-by-time interaction. RESULTS: The 2 x 2 mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed a significant group-by-time interaction for the main outcomes of the study: physical function (P = .001) and bodily pain (P = .005); patients receiving a combination of self-stretching and TrP tissue intervention experienced a greater improvement in physical function and a greater reduction in pain as compared to those receiving the self-stretching protocol. The mixed ANOVA also revealed significant group-by-time interactions for changes in PPT over the gastrocnemii and soleus muscles and the calcaneus (all P<.001). Patients receiving a combination of self-stretching and TrP tissue intervention showed a greater improvement in PPT as compared to those who received only the self-stretching protocol. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence that the addition of TrP manual therapies to a self-stretching protocol resulted in superior short-term outcomes as compared to a self-stretching program alone in the treatment of patients with plantar heel pain. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapy level 1b.
Keywords Adult
Power Yes, power achieved
Power1 Yes, These parameters generated a sample size of at least 27 patients per group. There were 30 participants in each group so power was achieved.
Provider Type Clinician
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Soft-tissue Trigger Point Manual Therapy + self stretching: 30 (0%); Self stretching (Active Control): 30 (0%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 30 (0%); 30 (0%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Soft-tissue Trigger Point Manual Therapy + self stretching: 16 x ND, 4x/w, 4w + ND; Self stretching (Active Control): ND x 9 mins, ND, ND + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 16 x ND, 4x/w, 4w + ND; ND x 9 mins, ND, ND + ND.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *Short Form-36 Health Survey (bodily pain): p = 0.005 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -0.45, Active Control, pre / post; *Short Form-36 Health Survey (physical function): p = 0.001 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = 0.03, Active Control, pre / post; Short Form-36 Health Survey (physical role): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (vitality): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (emotional role): p = 0.016 (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (general health): p = 0.05 (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (social function): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Short Form-36 Health Survey (mental health): p = Not Significant (between groups) over time; Pressure Algometry (Pain Pressure Threshold-gastrocnemius muscle): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; Pressure Algometry (Pain Pressure Threshold-soleus muscle): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; Pressure Algometry (Pain Pressure Threshold-calcaneus): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Activity, Mood, Quality of Life, Pain Pressure Threshold.
Adverse Events According to the CONSORT guideline, adverse events of randomized controlled trials should be provided. In the current study, 2 patients within the Str group and 4 within the Str-ST group experienced slight soreness after the treatment for 2 days after the
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=renan-ordine++Effectiveness+of+myofascial+trigger+point+manual+therapy+combined+with+a+self-stretching+protocol+for+the+management+of+plantar+heel+pain%3A+a+randomized+controlled+trial
55 2795 Roach, 2013 S. Roach, E. Sorenson, B. Headley and G Prevalence of Myofascial Trigger Points in the Hip in Patellofemoral Pain 2013 Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation vol 94 vol 94 3 pages 522-526 Group 1 pages 522-526 Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, vol 94: 3, pages 522-526 Musculoskeletal Pain: Patellofemoral pain 52c (24M/28F) subjects with patellofemoral pain (mean age = 30 ± 12 yrs) Anterior Knee Pain Scale (activity) Hip abduction isometric strength (activity) Presence of Myofascial Trigger points (Pain Pressure Threshold) Activity: Anterior Knee Pain Scale, Hip abduction isometric strength; Pain Pressure Threshold: Presence of Myofascial Trigger points. 52 2-Acceptable OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the gluteus medius (GMe) and quadratus lumborum (QL) for subjects with patellofemoral pain (PFP), and to examine the relationship between MTrPs and force production of the GMe after treatment. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: A physical therapy clinic. PARTICIPANTS: Subjects (N=52; mean age ± SD, 30±12y; mean height ± SD, 172±10cm; mean mass ± SD, 69±14kg) volunteered and were divided into 2 groups: a PFP group (n=26) consisting of subjects with PFP, and a control group (n=26) with no history of PFP. INTERVENTIONS: Patients with PFP received trigger point pressure release therapy (TPPRT). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Hip abduction isometric strength and the presence of MTrPs. RESULTS: Prevalence of bilateral GMe and QL MTrPs for the PFP group was significantly higher compared with controls (P=.001). Subjects in the PFP group displayed significantly less hip abduction strength compared with the control group (P=.007). However, TPPRT did not result in increased force production. CONCLUSIONS: Subjects with PFP have a higher prevalence of MTrPs in bilateral GMe and QL muscles. They demonstrate less hip abduction strength compared with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome -- Physiopathology Not Described ND Primary investigator Trigger Point Pressure Release Therapy: 13 (0%); Sham Massage: 13 (0%); No Treatment: 26 (0%). 13 (0%); 13 (0%); 26 (0%). Trigger Point Pressure Release Therapy: ND; Sham Massage: ND x 60s, ND, ND + ND; No Treatment: ND. ND; ND x 60s, ND, ND + ND; ND. No Anterior Knee Pain Scale (activity): p = Not Described (within groups) (between groups) (all groups); Hip abduction isometric strength (activity): p = 0.02 (between groups) (Trigger Point Pressure Release Therapy / No Treatment) over time; Presence of Myofascial Trigger points (Pain Pressure Threshold): p = 0.001 (between groups) (Trigger Point Pressure Release Therapy / No Treatment) over time. Massage effective for: Activity, Pain Pressure Threshold. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=roach++Prevalence+of+Myofascial+Trigger+Points+in+the+Hip+in+Patellofemoral+Pain
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Author S. Roach, E. Sorenson, B. Headley and G
Title Prevalence of Myofascial Trigger Points in the Hip in Patellofemoral Pain
Publication Date 2013
Periodical Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
F8 vol
Volume 94
F10 vol 94
Issue 3
F12 pages
Page Start-End 522-526
Group Group 1
F15 pages 522-526
Publication Data Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, vol 94: 3, pages 522-526
Condition Musculoskeletal Pain: Patellofemoral pain
Condition (to hide) 52c (24M/28F) subjects with patellofemoral pain (mean age = 30 ± 12 yrs)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Anterior Knee Pain Scale (activity) Hip abduction isometric strength (activity) Presence of Myofascial Trigger points (Pain Pressure Threshold)
Outcome Measures_ Activity: Anterior Knee Pain Scale, Hip abduction isometric strength; Pain Pressure Threshold: Presence of Myofascial Trigger points.
Total Participants 52
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the gluteus medius (GMe) and quadratus lumborum (QL) for subjects with patellofemoral pain (PFP), and to examine the relationship between MTrPs and force production of the GMe after treatment. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: A physical therapy clinic. PARTICIPANTS: Subjects (N=52; mean age ± SD, 30±12y; mean height ± SD, 172±10cm; mean mass ± SD, 69±14kg) volunteered and were divided into 2 groups: a PFP group (n=26) consisting of subjects with PFP, and a control group (n=26) with no history of PFP. INTERVENTIONS: Patients with PFP received trigger point pressure release therapy (TPPRT). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Hip abduction isometric strength and the presence of MTrPs. RESULTS: Prevalence of bilateral GMe and QL MTrPs for the PFP group was significantly higher compared with controls (P=.001). Subjects in the PFP group displayed significantly less hip abduction strength compared with the control group (P=.007). However, TPPRT did not result in increased force production. CONCLUSIONS: Subjects with PFP have a higher prevalence of MTrPs in bilateral GMe and QL muscles. They demonstrate less hip abduction strength compared with
Keywords Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome -- Physiopathology
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Primary investigator
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Trigger Point Pressure Release Therapy: 13 (0%); Sham Massage: 13 (0%); No Treatment: 26 (0%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 13 (0%); 13 (0%); 26 (0%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Trigger Point Pressure Release Therapy: ND; Sham Massage: ND x 60s, ND, ND + ND; No Treatment: ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 ND; ND x 60s, ND, ND + ND; ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ Anterior Knee Pain Scale (activity): p = Not Described (within groups) (between groups) (all groups); Hip abduction isometric strength (activity): p = 0.02 (between groups) (Trigger Point Pressure Release Therapy / No Treatment) over time; Presence of Myofascial Trigger points (Pain Pressure Threshold): p = 0.001 (between groups) (Trigger Point Pressure Release Therapy / No Treatment) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Activity, Pain Pressure Threshold.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=roach++Prevalence+of+Myofascial+Trigger+Points+in+the+Hip+in+Patellofemoral+Pain
56 2932 Schwellnus, 1992 M. P. Schwellnus, L. Mackintosh and J. Mee Deep transverse frictions in the treatment of iliotibial band friction syndrome in athletes: A clinical trial 1992 Physiotherapy vol 78 vol 78 8 pages 564-568 Group 1 pages 564-568 Physiotherapy, vol 78: 8, pages 564-568 Musculoskeletal Pain: Iliotibial band friction syndrome 20c (sex = ND) patients with iliotibial band friction syndrome (mean age = 27 ± 5.5 yrs) Visual Analog Scale (daily pain) Pain: Visual Analog Scale. 20 3-Low Seventeen athletes presenting with uni-lateral iliotibial band friction syndrome were randomly divided into two treatment groups (A and B) from days 3 to 14 of treatment. Subjects in both treatment groups rested from days 0 to 14 and received daily stretching and twice-daily ice therapy. Ultrasound treatment and stretching were added in both groups from days 3 to 14. Deep transverse frictions were administered only to subjects in group A from days 3 to 14. On days 0 3 7 and 14 all the subjects performed a functional treadmill running test (max 30 min) during which they reported pain each minute. Total pain and the percentage of maximal pain experienced during running were calculated. Conventional daily 24-hour recall pain scores were also recorded and mean scores were calculated for the treatment periods days 0 to 2 days 3 to 6 and days 7 to 14. The 24-hour recall pain scores total pain during running and the percentage maximum pain decreased significantly for both the groups over the treatment period (p < 0.05). However there were no differences observed between the two groups. The addition of deep transverse frictions to an established baseline physiotherapy programme of rest ice stretches and ultrasound is not recommended in the management of iliotibial band friction syndrome. Adult Not Described ND Therapist (type not specified) Deep Transverse Friction: ND (ND); Usual Care: ND (ND). ND (ND); ND (ND). Deep Transverse Friction: 4 x ND, 4 out of 10d, 2w + ND; Usual Care: 6 x 5-7 mins, 5x/d then 3d after, 6d + ND. 4 x ND, 4 out of 10d, 2w + ND; 6 x 5-7 mins, 5x/d then 3d after, 6d + ND. No Visual Analog Scale (daily pain): p < 0.0005 (within groups) (both groups) over time. Massage effective for: Pain. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs Not in PubMed
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Author M. P. Schwellnus, L. Mackintosh and J. Mee
Title Deep transverse frictions in the treatment of iliotibial band friction syndrome in athletes: A clinical trial
Publication Date 1992
Periodical Physiotherapy
F8 vol
Volume 78
F10 vol 78
Issue 8
F12 pages
Page Start-End 564-568
Group Group 1
F15 pages 564-568
Publication Data Physiotherapy, vol 78: 8, pages 564-568
Condition Musculoskeletal Pain: Iliotibial band friction syndrome
Condition (to hide) 20c (sex = ND) patients with iliotibial band friction syndrome (mean age = 27 ± 5.5 yrs)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (daily pain)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale.
Total Participants 20
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 3-Low
Abstract Seventeen athletes presenting with uni-lateral iliotibial band friction syndrome were randomly divided into two treatment groups (A and B) from days 3 to 14 of treatment. Subjects in both treatment groups rested from days 0 to 14 and received daily stretching and twice-daily ice therapy. Ultrasound treatment and stretching were added in both groups from days 3 to 14. Deep transverse frictions were administered only to subjects in group A from days 3 to 14. On days 0 3 7 and 14 all the subjects performed a functional treadmill running test (max 30 min) during which they reported pain each minute. Total pain and the percentage of maximal pain experienced during running were calculated. Conventional daily 24-hour recall pain scores were also recorded and mean scores were calculated for the treatment periods days 0 to 2 days 3 to 6 and days 7 to 14. The 24-hour recall pain scores total pain during running and the percentage maximum pain decreased significantly for both the groups over the treatment period (p < 0.05). However there were no differences observed between the two groups. The addition of deep transverse frictions to an established baseline physiotherapy programme of rest ice stretches and ultrasound is not recommended in the management of iliotibial band friction syndrome.
Keywords Adult
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Therapist (type not specified)
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Deep Transverse Friction: ND (ND); Usual Care: ND (ND).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ ND (ND); ND (ND).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Deep Transverse Friction: 4 x ND, 4 out of 10d, 2w + ND; Usual Care: 6 x 5-7 mins, 5x/d then 3d after, 6d + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 4 x ND, 4 out of 10d, 2w + ND; 6 x 5-7 mins, 5x/d then 3d after, 6d + ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ Visual Analog Scale (daily pain): p < 0.0005 (within groups) (both groups) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link Not in PubMed
57 2935 Seers, 2008 K. Seers, N. Crichton, J. Martin, K. Coulson and D. Carroll A randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a single session of nurse administered massage for short term relief of chronic non-malignant pain 2008 BMC Nursing vol 7 vol 7 pages 9p Group 4 pages 9p BMC Nursing, vol 7: , pages 9p Chronic Pain: Chronic non-malignant pain 103ac (43M/60F) patients with chronic non-malignant pain (mean age = 53.4 ± 13.3 yrs) Visual Analog Scale (pain intensity) McGill Pain Questionnaire Pain Rating Index (pain) Pain Relief (pain) Spielberger short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety) Pain: Visual Analog Scale, McGill Pain Questionnaire Pain Rating Index, Pain Relief; Mood: Spielberger short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. 103 2-Acceptable ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Massage is increasingly used to manage chronic pain but its benefit has not been clearly established. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of a single session of nurse-administered massage for the short term relief of chronic non-malignant pain and anxiety. METHODS: A randomised controlled trial design was used in which the patients were assigned to a massage or control group. The massage group received a 15 minute manual massage and the control group a 15 minute visit to talk about their pain. Adult patients attending a pain relief unit with a diagnosis of chronic pain whose pain was described as moderate or severe were eligible for the study. An observer blind to the patients'' treatment group carried out assessments immediately before (baseline) after treatment and 1 2 3 and 4 hours later. Pain was assessed using 100 mm visual analogue scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Pain Relief was assessed using a five point verbal rating scale. Anxiety was assessed with the Spielberger short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. RESULTS: 101 patients were randomised and evaluated 50 in the massage and 51 in the control group. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups at baseline interview. Patients in the massage but not the control group had significantly less pain compared to baseline immediately after and one hour post treatment. 95% confidence interval for the difference in mean pain reduction at one hour post treatment between the massage and control groups is 5.47 mm to 24.70 mm. Patients in the massage but not the control group had a statistically significant reduction in anxiety compared to baseline immediately after and at 1 hour post treatment. CONCLUSION: Massage is effective in the short term for chronic pain of moderate to severe intensity. TRIAL REGISTRATION: [ISRCTN98406653]. Anxiety -- Therapy Yes, power achieved Yes, For a mean difference and standard deviation of this size a sample size of 45 per group, gives power of 95%. So, looking at this outcome, the study is adequately powered. Nurse Manual Massage: 52 (4%); Education (Active Control): 51 (0%). 52 (4%); 51 (0%). Manual Massage: ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND; Education (Active Control): ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND. ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND. No Visual Analog Scale (pain intensity): p < 0.002 (between groups) (both groups) at immediately post and 1h post, Effect Size = -0.89, Active Control, pre / post; McGill Pain Questionnaire Pain Rating Index (pain): p < 0.001 (within groups) (massage) at immediately post, p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control) at immediately post; Pain Relief (pain): p = 0.000 (between groups) (both groups) at immediately post and 1h post; Spielberger short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety): p = 0.000 (between groups) (both groups) at immediately post and 1h post. Massage effective for: Pain, Mood. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=seers++A+randomised+controlled+trial+to+assess+the+effectiveness+of+a+single+session+of+nurse+administered+massage+for+short+term+relief+of+chronic+non-malignant+pain
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Author K. Seers, N. Crichton, J. Martin, K. Coulson and D. Carroll
Title A randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a single session of nurse administered massage for short term relief of chronic non-malignant pain
Publication Date 2008
Periodical BMC Nursing
F8 vol
Volume 7
F10 vol 7
Issue
F12 pages
Page Start-End 9p
Group Group 4
F15 pages 9p
Publication Data BMC Nursing, vol 7: , pages 9p
Condition Chronic Pain: Chronic non-malignant pain
Condition (to hide) 103ac (43M/60F) patients with chronic non-malignant pain (mean age = 53.4 ± 13.3 yrs)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (pain intensity) McGill Pain Questionnaire Pain Rating Index (pain) Pain Relief (pain) Spielberger short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale, McGill Pain Questionnaire Pain Rating Index, Pain Relief; Mood: Spielberger short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
Total Participants 103
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Massage is increasingly used to manage chronic pain but its benefit has not been clearly established. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of a single session of nurse-administered massage for the short term relief of chronic non-malignant pain and anxiety. METHODS: A randomised controlled trial design was used in which the patients were assigned to a massage or control group. The massage group received a 15 minute manual massage and the control group a 15 minute visit to talk about their pain. Adult patients attending a pain relief unit with a diagnosis of chronic pain whose pain was described as moderate or severe were eligible for the study. An observer blind to the patients'' treatment group carried out assessments immediately before (baseline) after treatment and 1 2 3 and 4 hours later. Pain was assessed using 100 mm visual analogue scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Pain Relief was assessed using a five point verbal rating scale. Anxiety was assessed with the Spielberger short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. RESULTS: 101 patients were randomised and evaluated 50 in the massage and 51 in the control group. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups at baseline interview. Patients in the massage but not the control group had significantly less pain compared to baseline immediately after and one hour post treatment. 95% confidence interval for the difference in mean pain reduction at one hour post treatment between the massage and control groups is 5.47 mm to 24.70 mm. Patients in the massage but not the control group had a statistically significant reduction in anxiety compared to baseline immediately after and at 1 hour post treatment. CONCLUSION: Massage is effective in the short term for chronic pain of moderate to severe intensity. TRIAL REGISTRATION: [ISRCTN98406653].
Keywords Anxiety -- Therapy
Power Yes, power achieved
Power1 Yes, For a mean difference and standard deviation of this size a sample size of 45 per group, gives power of 95%. So, looking at this outcome, the study is adequately powered.
Provider Type Nurse
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Manual Massage: 52 (4%); Education (Active Control): 51 (0%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 52 (4%); 51 (0%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Manual Massage: ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND; Education (Active Control): ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ Visual Analog Scale (pain intensity): p < 0.002 (between groups) (both groups) at immediately post and 1h post, Effect Size = -0.89, Active Control, pre / post; McGill Pain Questionnaire Pain Rating Index (pain): p < 0.001 (within groups) (massage) at immediately post, p = Not Significant (within groups) (Active Control) at immediately post; Pain Relief (pain): p = 0.000 (between groups) (both groups) at immediately post and 1h post; Spielberger short form State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (anxiety): p = 0.000 (between groups) (both groups) at immediately post and 1h post.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Mood.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=seers++A+randomised+controlled+trial+to+assess+the+effectiveness+of+a+single+session+of+nurse+administered+massage+for+short+term+relief+of+chronic+non-malignant+pain
58 2981 Sherman, 2009 K. J. Sherman, D. C. Cherkin, R. J. Hawkes, D. L. Miglioretti and R. A. Deyo Randomized trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain 2009 The Clinical Journal of Pain vol 25 vol 25 3 pages 233-238 Group 1 pages 233-238 The Clinical Journal of Pain, vol 25: 3, pages 233-238 Musculoskeletal Pain: Chronic neck pain 64c (sex = ND) participants with chronic neck pain (mean age = ND) Neck Disability Index (pain) Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (pain) Short Form-36 Health Survey (general health status) Global improvement (general improvement) Pain: Neck Disability Index; Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale; Quality of Life: Short Form-36 Health Survey, Global improvement. 64 1-High Objectives: Little is known about the effectiveness of therapeutic massage one of the most popular complementary medical treatments for neck pain. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate whether therapeutic massage is more beneficial than a self-care book for patients with chronic neck pain. Methods: Sixty-four such patients were randomized to receive up to 10 massages over 10 weeks or a self-care book. Follow-up telephone interviews after 4 10 and 26 weeks assessed outcomes including dysfunction and symptoms. Log-binomial regression was used to assess whether there were differences in the percentages of participants with clinically meaningful improvements in dysfunction and symptoms (ie >5-point improvement on the Neck Disability Index; >30% improvement from baseline on the symptom bothersomeness scale) at each time point. Results: At 10 weeks more participants randomized to massage experienced clinically significant improvement on the Neck Disability Index [39% vs. 14% of book group; relative risk (RR) = 2.7; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.99-7.5] and on the symptom bothersomeness scale (55% vs. 25% of book group; RR = 2.2; 95% CI 1.04-4.2). After 26 weeks massage group members tended to be more likely to report improved function (RR = 1.8; 95% CI 0.97-3.5) but not symptom bothersomeness (RR = 1.1; 95% CI 0.6-2.0). Mean differences between groups were strongest at 4 weeks and not evident by 26 weeks. No serious adverse experiences were reported. Conclusions: This study suggests that massage is safe and may have clinical benefits for treating chronic neck pain at least in the short term. A larger trial is warranted to confirm these results. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA all rights reserved) (journal abstract) Therapeutic massage Not Described ND Massage practitioner Massage: ND (ND); Self-care Book: ND (ND). ND (ND); ND (ND). Massage: 10 x ND, ND, 10w + ND; Self-care Book: ND. 10 x ND, ND, 10w + ND; ND. No Neck Disability Index (pain): p = Not Described; Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (pain): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 4w and 10w; Degree of restricted activity: p = Not Described; Short Form-36 Health Survey (general health status): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 4w and 10w; Global improvement (general improvement): p = Not Described. No relevant significant results.  No moderate or severe adverse experiences were reported. Nine patients reported mild adverse experiences, which did not result in disruption of daily activities, that were likely attributable to massage: Five participants reported discomfort or pain durin http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19333174
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Quick Author Sherman, 2009
Author K. J. Sherman, D. C. Cherkin, R. J. Hawkes, D. L. Miglioretti and R. A. Deyo
Title Randomized trial of therapeutic massage for chronic neck pain
Publication Date 2009
Periodical The Clinical Journal of Pain
F8 vol
Volume 25
F10 vol 25
Issue 3
F12 pages
Page Start-End 233-238
Group Group 1
F15 pages 233-238
Publication Data The Clinical Journal of Pain, vol 25: 3, pages 233-238
Condition Musculoskeletal Pain: Chronic neck pain
Condition (to hide) 64c (sex = ND) participants with chronic neck pain (mean age = ND)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Neck Disability Index (pain) Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (pain) Short Form-36 Health Survey (general health status) Global improvement (general improvement)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Neck Disability Index; Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale; Quality of Life: Short Form-36 Health Survey, Global improvement.
Total Participants 64
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 1-High
Abstract Objectives: Little is known about the effectiveness of therapeutic massage one of the most popular complementary medical treatments for neck pain. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate whether therapeutic massage is more beneficial than a self-care book for patients with chronic neck pain. Methods: Sixty-four such patients were randomized to receive up to 10 massages over 10 weeks or a self-care book. Follow-up telephone interviews after 4 10 and 26 weeks assessed outcomes including dysfunction and symptoms. Log-binomial regression was used to assess whether there were differences in the percentages of participants with clinically meaningful improvements in dysfunction and symptoms (ie >5-point improvement on the Neck Disability Index; >30% improvement from baseline on the symptom bothersomeness scale) at each time point. Results: At 10 weeks more participants randomized to massage experienced clinically significant improvement on the Neck Disability Index [39% vs. 14% of book group; relative risk (RR) = 2.7; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.99-7.5] and on the symptom bothersomeness scale (55% vs. 25% of book group; RR = 2.2; 95% CI 1.04-4.2). After 26 weeks massage group members tended to be more likely to report improved function (RR = 1.8; 95% CI 0.97-3.5) but not symptom bothersomeness (RR = 1.1; 95% CI 0.6-2.0). Mean differences between groups were strongest at 4 weeks and not evident by 26 weeks. No serious adverse experiences were reported. Conclusions: This study suggests that massage is safe and may have clinical benefits for treating chronic neck pain at least in the short term. A larger trial is warranted to confirm these results. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
Keywords Therapeutic massage
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Massage practitioner
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Massage: ND (ND); Self-care Book: ND (ND).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ ND (ND); ND (ND).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Massage: 10 x ND, ND, 10w + ND; Self-care Book: ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 10 x ND, ND, 10w + ND; ND.
*Meta-Analysis No
Relevant Results _ Neck Disability Index (pain): p = Not Described; Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (pain): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 4w and 10w; Degree of restricted activity: p = Not Described; Short Form-36 Health Survey (general health status): p = Not Significant (between groups) at 4w and 10w; Global improvement (general improvement): p = Not Described.
Conclusions No relevant significant results. 
Adverse Events No moderate or severe adverse experiences were reported. Nine patients reported mild adverse experiences, which did not result in disruption of daily activities, that were likely attributable to massage: Five participants reported discomfort or pain durin
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19333174
59 3129 Stratford, 1989* P. W. Stratford, D. R. Levy, S. Gauldie, D. Miseferi and K. Levy The evaluation of phonophoresis and friction massage as treatments for extensor carpi radialis tendinitis: A randomized controlled trial 1989 Physiotherapy Canada vol 41 vol 41 2 pages 93-99 Group 1 pages 93-99 Physiotherapy Canada, vol 41: 2, pages 93-99 Musculoskeletal Pain: Extensor carpi radialis tendonitis 40c (20M/20F) participants with extensor carpi radialis tendonitis (mean age = 43 ± 9.2 yrs) Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (function) Pain-free function index (function) Pain-free grip strength (grip strength) Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Activity: Visual Analog Scale, Pain-free function index, Pain-free grip strength. 40 2-Acceptable The purposes of this study were to determine whether ultrasound and a 10% hydrocortisone ointment (phonophoresis) was superior to ultrasound and a placebo ointment and to determine whether friction massage was superior to no friction in patients with the clinical diagnosis of extensor carpi radialis tendinitis (proximal tendon). Forty consecutive lateral epicondylitis patients fulfilling the eligibility criteria were entered into the study. Using a 2 by 2 factorial design the patients were stratified on the basis of pain-free grip strength. They were then randomly assigned to 1 of the 4 treatment groups. The patients'' outcomes were assessed following 9 treatments within 5 weeks of the initial visit. No one therapy was demonstrated to be superior to another; however site of lesion and history of a prior occurrence were found to be predictors of outcome independent of therapy. The results suggest that the most cost-effective method of treating the lateral epicondylitis patient is by ultrasound alone. Hydrocortisone Not Described ND Therapist (type not specified) Friction Massage + Ultrasound: 11 (ND); Friction Massage + Phonophoresis: 10 (ND); Ultrasound + placebo ointment (Sham): 9 (ND); Phonophoresis: 10 (ND). 11 (ND); 10 (ND); 9 (ND); 10 (ND). Friction Massage + Ultrasound: ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND; Friction Massage + Phonophoresis: ND; Ultrasound + placebo ointment (Sham): ND x 5 mins, ND, ND + ND' Phonophoresis: ND. ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND; ND x 5 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND. Yes *Visual Analog Scale (pain): p = Not Significant (within groups) (between groups) (all groups) at post, Effect Size = -0.05, Sham, pre / post; Pain-free success / failure (pain): p = Not Described (all groups); Visual Analog Scale (function): p = Not Significant (within groups) (between groups) (all groups) at post; Pain-free function index (function): p = Not Significant (within groups) (between groups) (all groups) at post; Pain-free grip strength (grip strength): p = Not Significant (within groups) (between groups) (all groups) at post. No relevant significant results.  Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs Not in PubMed
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Quick Author Stratford, 1989*
Author P. W. Stratford, D. R. Levy, S. Gauldie, D. Miseferi and K. Levy
Title The evaluation of phonophoresis and friction massage as treatments for extensor carpi radialis tendinitis: A randomized controlled trial
Publication Date 1989
Periodical Physiotherapy Canada
F8 vol
Volume 41
F10 vol 41
Issue 2
F12 pages
Page Start-End 93-99
Group Group 1
F15 pages 93-99
Publication Data Physiotherapy Canada, vol 41: 2, pages 93-99
Condition Musculoskeletal Pain: Extensor carpi radialis tendonitis
Condition (to hide) 40c (20M/20F) participants with extensor carpi radialis tendonitis (mean age = 43 ± 9.2 yrs)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results Visual Analog Scale (pain) Visual Analog Scale (function) Pain-free function index (function) Pain-free grip strength (grip strength)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: Visual Analog Scale; Activity: Visual Analog Scale, Pain-free function index, Pain-free grip strength.
Total Participants 40
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract The purposes of this study were to determine whether ultrasound and a 10% hydrocortisone ointment (phonophoresis) was superior to ultrasound and a placebo ointment and to determine whether friction massage was superior to no friction in patients with the clinical diagnosis of extensor carpi radialis tendinitis (proximal tendon). Forty consecutive lateral epicondylitis patients fulfilling the eligibility criteria were entered into the study. Using a 2 by 2 factorial design the patients were stratified on the basis of pain-free grip strength. They were then randomly assigned to 1 of the 4 treatment groups. The patients'' outcomes were assessed following 9 treatments within 5 weeks of the initial visit. No one therapy was demonstrated to be superior to another; however site of lesion and history of a prior occurrence were found to be predictors of outcome independent of therapy. The results suggest that the most cost-effective method of treating the lateral epicondylitis patient is by ultrasound alone.
Keywords Hydrocortisone
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Therapist (type not specified)
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Friction Massage + Ultrasound: 11 (ND); Friction Massage + Phonophoresis: 10 (ND); Ultrasound + placebo ointment (Sham): 9 (ND); Phonophoresis: 10 (ND).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 11 (ND); 10 (ND); 9 (ND); 10 (ND).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Friction Massage + Ultrasound: ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND; Friction Massage + Phonophoresis: ND; Ultrasound + placebo ointment (Sham): ND x 5 mins, ND, ND + ND' Phonophoresis: ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 ND x 15 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND; ND x 5 mins, ND, ND + ND; ND.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *Visual Analog Scale (pain): p = Not Significant (within groups) (between groups) (all groups) at post, Effect Size = -0.05, Sham, pre / post; Pain-free success / failure (pain): p = Not Described (all groups); Visual Analog Scale (function): p = Not Significant (within groups) (between groups) (all groups) at post; Pain-free function index (function): p = Not Significant (within groups) (between groups) (all groups) at post; Pain-free grip strength (grip strength): p = Not Significant (within groups) (between groups) (all groups) at post.
Conclusions No relevant significant results. 
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link Not in PubMed
60 3323 van den Dolder, 2003* P. A. van den Dolder and D. L. Roberts A trial into the effectiveness of soft tissue massage in the treatment of shoulder pain 2003 Aust J Physiother vol 49 vol 49 3 pages 183-8 Group 1 pages 183-8 Aust J Physiother, vol 49: 3, pages 183-8 Musculoskeletal Pain: Shoulder pain 29c (20M/9F) participants with shoulder pain (mean age = 64.4 yrs) McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (pain intensity) Patient Specific Functional Disability Measure (functional disability) Active Range of Motion (Range of Motion) Pain: McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form; Activity: Patient Specific Functional Disability Measure. Active Range of Motion. 29 2-Acceptable The purpose of this single blinded randomised controlled trial was to investigate the effects of soft tissue massage on range of motion reported pain and reported function in patients with shoulder pain. Twenty-nine patients referred to physiotherapy for shoulder pain were randomly assigned to a treatment group that received six treatments of soft tissue massage around the shoulder (n = 15) or to a control group that received no treatment while on the waiting list for two weeks (n = 14). Measurements were taken both before and after the experimental period by a blinded assessor. Active range of motion was measured for flexion abduction and hand-behind-back movements. Pain was assessed with the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SFMPQ) and functional ability was assessed with the Patient Specific Functional Disability Measure (PSFDM). The treatment group showed significant improvements in range of motion compared with the control group for abduction (mean 42.2 degrees 95% CI 24.1 to 60.4 degrees) flexion (mean 22.6 degrees 95% CI 12.4 to 32.8 degrees) and hand-behind-back (mean 11.0 cm improvement 95% CI 6.3 to 15.6 cm). Massage reduced pain as reported on the descriptive section of the SFMPQ by a mean of 4.9 points (95% CI 2.5 to 7.2 points) and on the visual analogue scale by an average of 26.5 mm (95% CI 5.3 to 47.6 mm) and it improved reported function on the PSFDM by a mean of 8.6 points (95% CI 4.9 to 12.3 points). We conclude that soft tissue massage around the shoulder is effective in improving range of motion pain and function in patients with shoulder pain. The mechanisms behind these effects remain unclear. Adult Not Described ND Therapist (type not specified) Soft Tissue Massage: 15 (0%); Wait List Control (No Treatment): 14 (0%). 15 (0%); 14 (0%). Soft Tissue Massage: 6 x 15-20 mins, ND, 2w + ND; Wait List Control (No Treatment): ND. 6 x 15-20 mins, ND, 2w + ND; ND. Yes *McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (pain intensity): p < 0.02 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -1.08, Active Control, pre / post; Patient Specific Functional Disability Measure (functional disability): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; Active Range of Motion (Range of Motion): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time. Massage effective for: Pain, Activity. Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12952518
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Quick Author van den Dolder, 2003*
Author P. A. van den Dolder and D. L. Roberts
Title A trial into the effectiveness of soft tissue massage in the treatment of shoulder pain
Publication Date 2003
Periodical Aust J Physiother
F8 vol
Volume 49
F10 vol 49
Issue 3
F12 pages
Page Start-End 183-8
Group Group 1
F15 pages 183-8
Publication Data Aust J Physiother, vol 49: 3, pages 183-8
Condition Musculoskeletal Pain: Shoulder pain
Condition (to hide) 29c (20M/9F) participants with shoulder pain (mean age = 64.4 yrs)
Outcome Measures
cleaned up results McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (pain intensity) Patient Specific Functional Disability Measure (functional disability) Active Range of Motion (Range of Motion)
Outcome Measures_ Pain: McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form; Activity: Patient Specific Functional Disability Measure. Active Range of Motion.
Total Participants 29
Quality Assignment (SIGN 50) 2-Acceptable
Abstract The purpose of this single blinded randomised controlled trial was to investigate the effects of soft tissue massage on range of motion reported pain and reported function in patients with shoulder pain. Twenty-nine patients referred to physiotherapy for shoulder pain were randomly assigned to a treatment group that received six treatments of soft tissue massage around the shoulder (n = 15) or to a control group that received no treatment while on the waiting list for two weeks (n = 14). Measurements were taken both before and after the experimental period by a blinded assessor. Active range of motion was measured for flexion abduction and hand-behind-back movements. Pain was assessed with the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SFMPQ) and functional ability was assessed with the Patient Specific Functional Disability Measure (PSFDM). The treatment group showed significant improvements in range of motion compared with the control group for abduction (mean 42.2 degrees 95% CI 24.1 to 60.4 degrees) flexion (mean 22.6 degrees 95% CI 12.4 to 32.8 degrees) and hand-behind-back (mean 11.0 cm improvement 95% CI 6.3 to 15.6 cm). Massage reduced pain as reported on the descriptive section of the SFMPQ by a mean of 4.9 points (95% CI 2.5 to 7.2 points) and on the visual analogue scale by an average of 26.5 mm (95% CI 5.3 to 47.6 mm) and it improved reported function on the PSFDM by a mean of 8.6 points (95% CI 4.9 to 12.3 points). We conclude that soft tissue massage around the shoulder is effective in improving range of motion pain and function in patients with shoulder pain. The mechanisms behind these effects remain unclear.
Keywords Adult
Power Not Described
Power1 ND
Provider Type Therapist (type not specified)
Intervention Description: Number Assigned (Dropout Rate) Soft Tissue Massage: 15 (0%); Wait List Control (No Treatment): 14 (0%).
# Assigned (Dropout Rate)_ 15 (0%); 14 (0%).
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Intervention Description: Dosages Soft Tissue Massage: 6 x 15-20 mins, ND, 2w + ND; Wait List Control (No Treatment): ND.
Intervention Description: Dosages1 6 x 15-20 mins, ND, 2w + ND; ND.
*Meta-Analysis Yes
Relevant Results _ *McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form (pain intensity): p < 0.02 (between groups) over time, Effect Size = -1.08, Active Control, pre / post; Patient Specific Functional Disability Measure (functional disability): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time; Active Range of Motion (Range of Motion): p < 0.001 (between groups) over time.
Conclusions Massage effective for: Pain, Activity.
Adverse Events Authors do not report or mention anything about AEs
PubMed Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12952518
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