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Massage therapy in rheumatoid arthritis.
Khojakulova U, Yessirkepov M, Zimba O, Fedorchenko Y. Khojakulova U, et al. Rheumatol Int. 2025 Mar 22;45(4):76. doi: 10.1007/s00296-025-05833-3. Rheumatol Int. 2025. PMID: 40119884 Review.
Furthermore, massage therapy may offer additional benefits in managing comorbid conditions and enhancing psychological well-being. ...Future research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods is essential to establish robust guidelines and optimiz …
Furthermore, massage therapy may offer additional benefits in managing comorbid conditions and enhancing psychological …
Effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus ultrasonic therapy and deep friction massage in the management of lateral epicondylitis: a randomized clinical trial.
Perveen W, Anwar S, Hashmi R, Ali MA, Raza A, Ilyas U, Nuhmani S, Khan M, Alghadir AH. Perveen W, et al. Sci Rep. 2024 Jul 17;14(1):16535. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-67313-1. Sci Rep. 2024. PMID: 39019948 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
The study's goal was to compare and evaluate the benefits of deep friction massage and ultrasonic therapy (US) vs extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for people with lateral epicondylitis. ...Group A received ESWT, while Group B received the US com …
The study's goal was to compare and evaluate the benefits of deep friction massage and ultrasonic therapy (US) vs extra …
Effectiveness of music therapy, aromatherapy, and massage therapy on patients in palliative care with end-of-life needs: A systematic review.
Jodie F, Anna K, Ursula W. Jodie F, et al. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025 Jan;69(1):102-113. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.07.024. Epub 2024 Aug 13. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025. PMID: 39142496 Free article.
Sixteen evaluated music therapy, four aromatherapy and massage therapy. The most represented outcomes were pain, anxiety, well-being and QoL. ...CONCLUSION: Main results found that music and massage therapy had the most potential benefits …
Sixteen evaluated music therapy, four aromatherapy and massage therapy. The most represented outcomes were pain, anxiet …
Efficacy of Physiotherapy Treatment in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
López-Liria R, Torres-Álamo L, Vega-Ramírez FA, García-Luengo AV, Aguilar-Parra JM, Trigueros-Ramos R, Rocamora-Pérez P. López-Liria R, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jul 23;18(15):7832. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18157832. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021. PMID: 34360122 Free PMC article.
The main techniques were isometric exercises, massage therapy, yoga, electrotherapy, connective tissue manipulation, stretching, kinesio tape, progressive relaxation exercises and aerobic dance. Meta-analysis shows benefits of physiotherapy treatment for pain …
The main techniques were isometric exercises, massage therapy, yoga, electrotherapy, connective tissue manipulation, stretchin …
EULAR revised recommendations for the management of fibromyalgia.
Macfarlane GJ, Kronisch C, Dean LE, Atzeni F, Häuser W, Fluß E, Choy E, Kosek E, Amris K, Branco J, Dincer F, Leino-Arjas P, Longley K, McCarthy GM, Makri S, Perrot S, Sarzi-Puttini P, Taylor A, Jones GT. Macfarlane GJ, et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Feb;76(2):318-328. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-209724. Epub 2016 Jul 4. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017. PMID: 27377815 Free article. Review.
Based on meta-analyses, the only 'strong for' therapy-based recommendation in the guidelines was exercise. Based on expert opinion, a graduated approach, the following four main stages are suggested underpinned by shared decision-making with patients. ...We propose researc …
Based on meta-analyses, the only 'strong for' therapy-based recommendation in the guidelines was exercise. Based on expert opinion, a …
Massage, laser and shockwave therapy improve pain and scar pruritus after burns: a systematic review.
Santuzzi CH, Gonçalves Liberato FM, Fachini de Oliveira NF, Sgrancio do Nascimento A, Nascimento LR. Santuzzi CH, et al. J Physiother. 2024 Jan;70(1):8-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2023.10.010. Epub 2023 Dec 9. J Physiother. 2024. PMID: 38072714 Free article.
Massage, shockwave therapy and silicone produced negligible or unclear benefits on scar elasticity and vascularisation. ...CONCLUSION: Among all commonly used non-invasive therapies for the treatment of burn scars, low-to-moderate quality evidence indicated t …
Massage, shockwave therapy and silicone produced negligible or unclear benefits on scar elasticity and vascularisation. …
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Nonpharmacologic, Noninvasive Treatments.
Flynn DM. Flynn DM. Am Fam Physician. 2020 Oct 15;102(8):465-477. Am Fam Physician. 2020. PMID: 33064421 Free article. Review.
Chronic low back pain, neck pain, hip and knee osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia are the most common types of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Because no individual therapy has consistent benefit, a multimodal treatment approach to chronic musculoskeletal pain is recomm …
Chronic low back pain, neck pain, hip and knee osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia are the most common types of chronic musculoskeletal pain. B …
Massage therapy has short-term benefits for people with common musculoskeletal disorders compared to no treatment: a systematic review.
Bervoets DC, Luijsterburg PA, Alessie JJ, Buijs MJ, Verhagen AP. Bervoets DC, et al. J Physiother. 2015 Jul;61(3):106-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2015.05.018. Epub 2015 Jun 17. J Physiother. 2015. PMID: 26093806 Free article.
QUESTION: Is massage therapy effective for people with musculoskeletal disorders compared to any other treatment or no treatment? ...PARTICIPANTS: People with musculoskeletal disorders. INTERVENTIONS: Massage therapy (manual manipulation of the soft ti …
QUESTION: Is massage therapy effective for people with musculoskeletal disorders compared to any other treatment or no treatme …
Manual lymphatic drainage treatment for lymphedema: a systematic review of the literature.
Thompson B, Gaitatzis K, Janse de Jonge X, Blackwell R, Koelmeyer LA. Thompson B, et al. J Cancer Surviv. 2021 Apr;15(2):244-258. doi: 10.1007/s11764-020-00928-1. Epub 2020 Aug 15. J Cancer Surviv. 2021. PMID: 32803533
Some studies reported positive effects of MLD on volume reduction, quality of life and symptom-related outcomes compared with other treatments, while other studies reported no additional benefit of MLD as a component of complex decongestive therapy. In patients at-r …
Some studies reported positive effects of MLD on volume reduction, quality of life and symptom-related outcomes compared with other treatmen …
Manual lymphatic drainage: the evidence behind the efficacy.
Ramadan F. Ramadan F. Br J Community Nurs. 2024 Feb 2;29(2):83-84. doi: 10.12968/bjcn.2024.29.2.83. Br J Community Nurs. 2024. PMID: 38300246
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a specific type of massage performed by specialists that aims to enhance the filling and emptying of lymph vessels, is often recommended as an essential part of a successful management strategy for lymphoedema. ...To ensure optimal understa …
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a specific type of massage performed by specialists that aims to enhance the filling and emptying of …
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