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Journal of Sports Science & Medicine Mar 2019Both foam rolling and joint distraction training with elastic bands are very popular interventions designed to improve muscular function, motor performance, and joint... (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial
Both foam rolling and joint distraction training with elastic bands are very popular interventions designed to improve muscular function, motor performance, and joint range of motion, as well as to reduce feeling of fatigue and delayed onset of muscle soreness. The heterogeneity of methods used among studies however prevents from drawing firm conclusions about the optimal content of pre/post interventions. The present study aims at answering the following questions: Do foam rolling and joint distraction with elastic band training improve joint range of motion in national rugby players? Do short and long rolling durations have similar effects on range of motion? In a first experiment, we compared ankle, knee, and hip flexibility scores in 30 national rugby players after a 7-week foam rolling training program involving either a short (20s) or long (40s) rolling duration. Data revealed that foam rolling substantially improved all range of motion scores, regardless the rolling duration (performance gains ranged from 9 to 18° in the foam rolling groups, i.e. 8 to 20% increase, but remained under 2° in the control group). In a second experiment, we investigated the effect of a 5-week joint distraction with elastic band training program on hamstring and adductor range of motion in 23 national rugby players. Data showed that elastic band training significantly improved sit-and-reach (29.16% increase, p = 0.01) as well as side split (2.31% increase, p < 0.001) stretching performances. Taken together, present findings confirm that both foam rolling and joint distraction exercises with elastic bands are likely to enhance joint range of motion and specific mobility patterns during sport performance, and further serve prophylaxis. Such effects therefore constitute a promising avenue for clinical, home therapy, and personal flexibility training.
Topics: Adolescent; Ankle; Football; Hip; Humans; Knee; Lower Extremity; Male; Massage; Range of Motion, Articular; Resistance Training; Sports Equipment; Young Adult
PubMed: 30787664
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Journal of Pain and Symptom Management Aug 2020
Topics: Aromatherapy; Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing; Humans; Massage; Palliative Care; Sleep
PubMed: 32305575
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.04.011 -
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia E... Dec 2021The aim of the present systematic review meta-analysis is METHODS: Systematic search was conducted in several databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane,... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the present systematic review meta-analysis is METHODS: Systematic search was conducted in several databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus, to identify relevant research up to October 26, 2019. The identified studies were evaluated based on a modified Jadad scale. The intervention involves aromatherapy alone or in combination with essential oils. There was no restriction for the control group such as a placebo group or other common treatments. The Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Version 2 (Bio stat, Englewood, NJ, USA) was used for meta-analysis. Cochran's Q and I2 tests were utilized.
RESULTS
The findings of our meta-analysis, which contained 13 trials (15 data), showed that dysmenorrhea decreased significantly in the group receiving aromatherapy with herbal compared with the control group (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.795; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.922 to- 0.667; 17 trials O < 0.001); heterogeneity; I2 = 19.47%; = 0.236). In addition, four studies with insufficient data were not included in our meta-analysis. The results of all studies suggested that aromatherapy with herbal medicine group compared with control group is effective.
CONCLUSION
Aromatherapy with herbal medicine decreased dysmenorrhea. This treatment was particularly effective when aroma oil was combined with massage or when a mixture of aroma oil was used for the treatment of dysmenorrhea.
Topics: Aromatherapy; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Massage
PubMed: 34933391
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740210 -
Complementary Therapies in Medicine Sep 2021This evidence map describes Pediatrics Massage intervention research reporting health outcomes. Massage is a complementary therapy and can be defined as any form of... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
This evidence map describes Pediatrics Massage intervention research reporting health outcomes. Massage is a complementary therapy and can be defined as any form of systematic tactile stimulation by human hands, the type of massage typically used in pediatrics care is a gentle, slow stroking of each part of the body in turn.
METHODS
The evidence map is based on the 3iE evidence gap map methodology. We searched four electronic databases from inception to November 2019 and included systematic reviews and non-systematic reviews. Systematic reviews were analyzed based on AMSTAR 2. We used tableau to graphically display confidence level, number of reviews, outcomes and a broad estimate of effectiveness.
RESULTS
The map is based on 38 reviews. Most of the reviews were published in the last ten years. The Pediatrics Massage was the most researched intervention. Massage was evaluated as an intervention in several health outcomes, resulting in the following confidence levels: 11 high, 13 moderate and 14 low. Every outcome effect was classified: 6 as no effect; 1 mixed and 28 as positive. The outcomes were divided into four major groups: physical and metabolic effects; vitality, well-being and quality of life, mental health; and management. High quality studies presented no effect and positive effects, highlighting outcomes related to neuro-motor development (Badr et al., 2015; Bennett et al., 2013; Vickers et al., 2015), growth (Badr et al., 2015; Bennett et al., 2013; Vickers et al., 2015) and stress disorders (Bennett et al., 2013; Vickers et al., 2015).
CONCLUSIONS
Pediatrics massage has been applied in different areas and these Evidence Gap Map provides an easy visualization of valuable information for patients, health practitioners and managers, in order to promote evidence-based complementary therapies.
Topics: Child; Complementary Therapies; Humans; Massage; Mental Health; Pediatrics; Quality of Life
PubMed: 34478837
DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102774 -
Medicine Feb 2021Cerebral palsy is 1 of the diseases critically affecting the health of children. The spasmodic type is the most common, characterized by the increased muscular tension....
BACKGROUND
Cerebral palsy is 1 of the diseases critically affecting the health of children. The spasmodic type is the most common, characterized by the increased muscular tension. It often leads to lifelong disability, bringing a heavy economic burden to families and society. As a key treatment in traditional Chinese medicine, pediatric massage has a significant clinical effect on cerebral palsy in children; however, high-quality randomized controlled studies are lacking. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of pediatric massage for children with spastic cerebral palsy.
METHODS/DESIGN
The study will be a multicenter, single-blinded, randomized-controlled pilot trial. During the period from June 2019 to December 2020, 182 children with spastic cerebral palsy will be randomly divided into experimental and control groups in a 1:1 ratio. The experimental group will undergo the modified selective spinal massage method combined with the basic rehabilitation treatment, while only the basic rehabilitation treatment would be performed for the control group. The intervention period of the study will last 12 weeks, 5 days weekly on weekdays. The primary outcomes include a modified Ashworth scale assessment and gross motor function test. The secondary outcomes include the 4-diagnostic scale of Chinese medicine and children's intelligence. The observation index will be measured during the complete 12 weeks duration after the treatment of the child, that is, before treatment, after 4 weeks of treatment, after 8 weeks, and after 12 weeks of treatment.
DISCUSSION
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of pediatric massage on children with spastic cerebral palsy; if the outcome is positive, it can provide a reference for the further promotion and application of pediatric massage in the treatment of spastic cerebral palsy.
TRIAL REGISTRATION
Chinese ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: ChiCTR1900021666. Acupuncture-Moxibustion Clinical Trial Registry, AMCTR: (AMCTR-IPR-19000260) Registered on 04 March 2019.
Topics: Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Cerebral Palsy; Health Status; Intelligence Tests; Massage; Severity of Illness Index; Single-Blind Method; Multicenter Studies as Topic; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
PubMed: 33592825
DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000023469 -
Current Opinion in Oncology Jul 2017Due to medical advances and an aging population, the number of cancer survivors continues to rise. Survivors often experience late and long-term sequelae of cancer and... (Review)
Review
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
Due to medical advances and an aging population, the number of cancer survivors continues to rise. Survivors often experience late and long-term sequelae of cancer and its treatment (e.g., fatigue, pain, fear of recurrence, and stress). As a result, some patients have utilized or expressed interest in integrative medicine (IM) modalities for prevention of recurrence, optimizing health, enhancing quality of life, and managing symptoms. The purpose of this review is to focus on research published during the past year that informs our understanding of the utility of IM for cancer survivors.
RECENT FINDINGS
Physical activity, diet, dietary supplements, mind-body modalities, acupuncture, and massage therapy all may play a role in the management of the physical (e.g., fatigue and pain) and emotional (e.g., anxiety and fear) issues faced by cancer survivors.
SUMMARY
IM therapies are appealing to and utilized by many cancer survivors and may reduce symptom burden. Clinicians who provide cancer survivorship care may improve patient care by understanding the evidence for and against their use.
Topics: Acupuncture Therapy; Diet; Dietary Supplements; Exercise; Humans; Massage; Mind-Body Therapies; Neoplasms; Survivors
PubMed: 28459738
DOI: 10.1097/CCO.0000000000000376 -
The Journal of Manual & Manipulative... Apr 2023Pain-inducing massage produces comparable changes in pain sensitivity as a cold pressor task, suggesting shared neurophysiological mechanisms of conditioned pain... (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial
BACKGROUND
Pain-inducing massage produces comparable changes in pain sensitivity as a cold pressor task, suggesting shared neurophysiological mechanisms of conditioned pain modulation. Manual therapy and conditioned pain modulation are influenced by positive and negative expectations. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of positive and negative expectations on pain-free and pain-inducing massage.
METHODS
56 healthy participants were randomly assigned to receive a positive or negative expectation instructional set followed by a pain-inducing or a pain-free massage. Pressure pain threshold (PPT) was measured followed by each interval of massage. A repeated measures ANCOVA controlling for post-randomization differences in sex tested for massage x expectation set x PPT interaction effects, as well as two-way interaction effects.
RESULTS
A significant three-way interaction effect (p = 0.04) and time x expectation interaction effect was observed for individuals receiving pain inducing massage (p = 0.02). Individuals who received the positive expectation instructional set demonstrated significantly higher PPT at minutes 3 and 4 of massage compared to individuals who received the negative expectation instructional set.
CONCLUSIONS
Expectations impact pain sensitivity changes produced during massage. Clinicians planning to provide pain-inducing massage should consider the role of expectations in modulating pain sensitivity changes.
Topics: Humans; Pain Threshold; Motivation; Pain; Pain Measurement; Massage
PubMed: 36069038
DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2118449 -
Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.) Aug 2016
Topics: Humans; Massage; Time Factors
PubMed: 27162259
DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw086 -
Journal of Physiotherapy Jan 2024In adults with a burn injury, do non-invasive therapies improve pain and burn scar pruritus, elasticity and vascularisation? Are any effects maintained beyond the...
QUESTIONS
In adults with a burn injury, do non-invasive therapies improve pain and burn scar pruritus, elasticity and vascularisation? Are any effects maintained beyond the intervention period?
DESIGN
Systematic review of randomised trials with meta-analyses.
PARTICIPANTS
Adults with burn scars.
INTERVENTION
The experimental intervention was a non-invasive (ie, non-surgical or non-pharmacological) therapy applied to the burn scar.
OUTCOME MEASURES
Pain intensity, pruritus intensity, elasticity and vascularisation.
RESULTS
Fifteen trials involving 780 participants were included. The results indicated a beneficial effect on pain intensity on a 0-to-10 scale after massage (MD -1.5, 95% CI -1.8 to -1.1), shockwave therapy (MD -0.8, 95% CI -1.2 to -0.4) and laser (MD -4.0, 95% CI -6.0 to -2.0). The results indicated a beneficial effect on pruritus intensity on a 0-to-10 scale after massage (MD -0.4, 95% CI -0.7 to -0.2), shockwave therapy (MD -1.3, 95% CI -2.3 to -0.3) and laser (MD -4.8, 95% CI -6.1 to -3.5). Massage, shockwave therapy and silicone produced negligible or unclear benefits on scar elasticity and vascularisation. The quality of evidence varied from low to moderate.
CONCLUSION
Among all commonly used non-invasive therapies for the treatment of burn scars, low-to-moderate quality evidence indicated that massage, laser and shockwave therapy reduce pain and the intensity of scar pruritus. Low-to-moderate quality evidence suggested that massage, shockwave therapy and silicone have negligible or unclear effects for improving scar elasticity and vascularisation.
REVIEW REGISTRATION
PROSPERO (CRD42021258336).
Topics: Adult; Humans; Cicatrix, Hypertrophic; High-Energy Shock Waves; Pruritus; Pain; Lasers; Burns; Massage; Silicones
PubMed: 38072714
DOI: 10.1016/j.jphys.2023.10.010 -
Integrative Cancer Therapies 2023Despite significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, many people across the world still suffer from this chronic disease and its complications.... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Despite significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, many people across the world still suffer from this chronic disease and its complications. Chamomile as an herbal medicine has gained an increasing attention for relieving cancer complications. This study aimed to integrate and synthesize current international evidence regarding the effect of chamomile on cancer complications.
METHODS
A systematic review was undertaken. Five online databases including Web of Science, PubMed [including MEDLINE], Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Embase were searched and articles published from inception to January 2023 were retrieved. All clinical trials and similar interventional studies on human subjects examining the effects of chamomile on cancer complications were included in the review and research synthesis. Relevant data were extracted from eligible studies after quality appraisals using proper methodological tools. The review results were presented narratively given that meta-analysis was impossible.
RESULTS
A total of 2240 studies were retrieved during the search process, but 18 articles were selected. The total sample size was 1099 patients with cancer of which 622 participants were female. Fifteen studies used an RCT design. Various forms of chamomile were used such as mouthwash, topical material, tea, capsule, syrup and aromatherapy massage. Chamomile effectively reduced oral mucositis, skin complications, depression, and vomiting and also improved appetite and quality of life among cancer patients.
CONCLUSION
The use of chamomile as a non-pharmacologic and safe method can be helpful for mitigating cancer complications in patients with cancer. Therefore, it can be incorporated into routine care along with other therapeutic measures to reduce patients' suffering related to cancer.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER (PROSPERO)
CRD42022307887.
Topics: Female; Humans; Male; Chamomile; Massage; Neoplasms; Plant Extracts; Quality of Life; Stomatitis
PubMed: 37052390
DOI: 10.1177/15347354231164600