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Lee MC, Ho CS, Hsu YJ, Kan NW, Fei CY, Yang HJ, Huang CC. The Impact of DAZZEON αSleep ® Far-Infrared Blanket on Sleep, Blood Pressure, Vascular Health, Muscle Function, Inflammation, and Fatigue. Clocks Sleep 2024; 6:499-516. [PMID: 39311228 PMCID: PMC11417803 DOI: 10.3390/clockssleep6030033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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The application of far-infrared blankets has shown certain benefits in health promotion and therapy, such as improving blood circulation and alleviating muscle pain. However, the effects of such blankets on increasing deep sleep, reducing blood pressure, enhancing memory, dilating microvessels for blood flow, reducing chronic inflammation, and decreasing fatigue remain to be studied. We aim to investigate the effects of the DAZZEON αSleep® far-infrared blanket on these indicators. This study adopted a double-blind design, recruiting 24 male participants aged over 45 years, divided into two groups of 12 each: (A) a placebo group and (B) a DAZZEON αSleep® group. The participants used the blanket every night for two weeks, with sleep records taken using a wearable device and blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, arterial stiffness, and surface temperature measured before and after the intervention. Blood samples were collected for an analysis of inflammation and sleep-related blood indicators (serotonin and melatonin), and exercise tests were conducted to assess fatigue improvement. Compared with before the intervention, the blanket significantly increased changes in grip strength and reaction time. Additionally, it significantly increased blood serotonin, melatonin, and nitric oxide concentrations (p < 0.05), thus significantly increasing deep sleep and REM sleep durations (p < 0.05) and improving subjective sleep quality (p < 0.05). This study confirmed that using the DAZZEON αSleep® far-infrared blanket for 14 consecutive days helps to improve blood circulation, reduce vascular age and arterial stiffness, increase serotonin and melatonin levels, and improve sleep quality, as well as enhances muscle strength and reaction time.
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- Mon-Chien Lee
- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan City 333325, Taiwan; (M.-C.L.); (C.-S.H.); (Y.-J.H.)
- Center for General Education, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 110301, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan City 333325, Taiwan; (M.-C.L.); (C.-S.H.); (Y.-J.H.)
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan City 333325, Taiwan; (M.-C.L.); (C.-S.H.); (Y.-J.H.)
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- Center for General Education, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City 110301, Taiwan;
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- Dazzeon Biotech Co., Ltd., New Taipei City 248022, Taiwan;
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan City 333325, Taiwan; (M.-C.L.); (C.-S.H.); (Y.-J.H.)
- Department of General Medicine, Min-Sheng General Hospital, Taoyuan City 330063, Taiwan
- Tajen University, Pingtung County 907101, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sports Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan City 333325, Taiwan; (M.-C.L.); (C.-S.H.); (Y.-J.H.)
- Tajen University, Pingtung County 907101, Taiwan
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Qin B, Fu SJ, Xu XF, Yang JJ, Wang Y, Wang LN, Huang BX, Zhong J, Wu WY, Lu HA, Law BYK, Wang N, Wong IN, Wong VKW. Far-infrared radiation and its therapeutic parameters: A superior alternative for future regenerative medicine? Pharmacol Res 2024; 208:107349. [PMID: 39151679 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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In future regenerative medicine, far-infrared radiation (FIR) may be an essential component of optical therapy. Many studies have confirmed or validated the efficacy and safety of FIR in various diseases, benefiting from new insights into FIR mechanisms and the excellent performance of many applications. However, the lack of consensus on the biological effects and therapeutic parameters of FIR limits its practical applications in the clinic. In this review, the definition, characteristics, and underlying principles of the FIR are systematically illustrated. We outline the therapeutic parameters of FIR, including the wavelength range, power density, irradiation time, and distance. In addition, the biological effects, potential molecular mechanisms, and preclinical and clinical applications of FIR are discussed. Furthermore, the future development and applications of FIR are described in this review. By applying optimal therapeutic parameters, FIR can influence various cells, animal models, and patients, eliciting diverse underlying mechanisms and offering therapeutic potential for many diseases. FIR could represent a superior alternative with broad prospects for application in future regenerative medicine.
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- Bo Qin
- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao; Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646600, China
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao; Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646600, China
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao; Department of Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646600, China
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao; Department of Breast, Thyroid and Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646600, China
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao
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- New Age Technology (Asia) Limited, TML Tower, 3 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
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- Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, Macao.
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- Dr. Neher's Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macao.
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Liu C, Wang Y, Yu W, Xiang J, Ding G, Liu W. Comparative effectiveness of noninvasive therapeutic interventions for myofascial pain syndrome: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Surg 2024; 110:1099-1112. [PMID: 37939115 PMCID: PMC10871620 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) has an impact on physical health and quality of life for patients, with various noninvasive methods used for relieving myofascial pain. The authors aimed to compare the effectiveness of different noninvasive therapeutic interventions for MPS. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors searched PubMed, Embase, CINAHL Complete, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus to identify randomized controlled trials describing the effects of any noninvasive treatments in patients with MPS. The primary outcome was pain intensity, while pressure pain threshold and pain-related disability were secondary outcomes. RESULTS The analysis included 40 studies. Manual therapy [mean difference (MD) of pain: -1.60, 95% CI: -2.17 to -1.03; MD of pressure pain threshold: 0.52, 95% CI: 0.19 to 0.86; MD of pain-related disability: -5.34, 95% CI: -8.09 to -2.58], laser therapy (MD of pain: -1.15, 95% CI: -1.83 to -0.46; MD of pressure pain threshold: 1.00, 95% CI: 0.46 to 1.54; MD of pain-related disability: -4.58, 95% CI: -7.80 to -1.36), extracorporeal shock wave therapy (MD of pain: -1.61, 95% CI: -2.43 to -0.78; MD of pressure pain threshold: 0.84, 95% CI: 0.33 to 1.35; MD of pain-related disability: -5.78, 95% CI: -9.45 to -2.12), and ultrasound therapy (MD of pain: -1.54, 95% CI: -2.24 to -0.84; MD of pressure pain threshold: 0.77, 95% CI: 0.31 to 1.22) were more effective than no treatment. CONCLUSION Our findings support that manual therapy, laser therapy, and extracorporeal shock wave therapy could effectively reduce pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and pain-related disability with statistical significance when compared with placebo. This finding may provide clinicians with appropriate therapeutic modalities for patients with MPS among different scenarios.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cell and Matrix Research Institute, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin First Center Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong
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Park JH, Yoon JY, Jeong MG, Jeong HJ, Oh JH. Far-Infrared Radiation to Improve Clinical Outcomes after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Clinical Study. Clin Orthop Surg 2023; 15:826-833. [PMID: 37811506 PMCID: PMC10551675 DOI: 10.4055/cios22386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background The efficacy of far-infrared radiation (FIR) after rotator cuff repair has not been demonstrated yet. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of postoperatively applied FIR with regard to early pain, range of motion (ROM), and tendon-to-bone healing after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Methods A total of 64 consecutive patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with small- to medium-sized tears were enrolled in this prospective comparative study and randomly divided into an FIR group (n = 31) and a control group (n = 33). In the FIR group, FIR using a radiator device (Aladdin-H) was applied for 30 minutes per session twice daily from the first postoperative day. This application lasted for 10 weeks during the postoperative period. Clinical outcomes were assessed using a visual analog scale for pain (pVAS) at 5 weeks and ROM at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Functional scores were evaluated at 6 months postoperatively. Healing of the repaired rotator cuff was also evaluated using ultrasonography at 3 months and magnetic resonance imaging at 6 months postoperatively. Results In both groups, clinical and functional outcomes were improved up to 6 months compared with preoperative values. At 5 weeks and 3 months postoperatively, the average pVAS was significantly lower in the FIR group than in the control group (1.7 ± 1.0 vs. 2.8 ± 1.4; p = 0.002 at 5 weeks, 2.4 ± 1.3 vs. 3.2 ± 1.8; p = 0.041 at 3 months). However, there was no significant difference in ROM, functional score, or healing rate between two groups at each follow-up time point. Conclusions The application of FIR after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair could be a safe and effective procedure to decrease postoperative pain, especially in the early postoperative period. This effective application of FIR can be considered to facilitate painless rehabilitation in the postoperative period after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
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- Joo Hyun Park
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Chen TC, Huang YC, Chou TY, Hsu ST, Chen MY, Nosaka K. Effects of far-infrared radiation lamp therapy on recovery from muscle damage induced by eccentric exercise. Eur J Sport Sci 2023; 23:1638-1646. [PMID: 36825876 DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2023.2185163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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The present study investigated the effects of a far-infrared radiation (FIR) lamp therapy on changes in muscle damage and proprioception markers after maximal eccentric exercise of the elbow flexors (EF: Study 1) and the knee flexors (KF: Study 2) in comparison to a sham treatment condition. In each study, 24 healthy sedentary women were assigned to a FIR or a sham treatment group (n = 12/group). They performed 72 maximal EF eccentric contractions (Study 1) or 100 maximal KF eccentric contractions (Study 2) with their non-dominant limbs. They received a 30-min FIR (wavelength: 8-14 µm) or sham treatment at 1, 25, 49, 73 and 97 h post-exercise to the exercised muscles. Maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) torque, muscle soreness, plasma creatine kinase activity, and proprioception assessed by position sense, joint reaction angle, and force match were measured before, and 0.5, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h post-exercise. The outcome measures showed significant changes (P < 0.05) at 0.5-hour post-exercise (before treatment) similarly (P > 0.05) between the conditions in both studies. However, changes in all measures at 24-120 h post-exercise were smaller (P < 0.05) for the FIR than sham condition in both studies. For example, MVC torque returned to the baseline by 72 h post-exercise for the FIR condition in both studies, but was still 19 ± 6% (Study 1) or 17 ± 12% (Study 2) lower than the baseline at 120 h post-exercise for the sham condition. These results suggested that the FIR lamp therapy was effective for accelerating recovery from muscle damage.
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- Trevor C Chen
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Physical Education Office, Ming Chuan University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Athletic Performance, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Sport, Leisure and Hospitality Management, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Centre for Human Performance, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
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Kyselovic J, Masarik J, Kechemir H, Koscova E, Turudic II, Hamblin MR. Physical properties and biological effects of ceramic materials emitting infrared radiation for pain, muscular activity, and musculoskeletal conditions. PHOTODERMATOLOGY, PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2023; 39:3-15. [PMID: 35510621 PMCID: PMC10084378 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Up to 33% of the general population worldwide suffer musculoskeletal conditions, with low back pain being the single leading cause of disability globally. Multimodal therapeutic options are available to relieve the pain associated with muscular disorders, including physical, complementary, and pharmacological therapies. However, existing interventions are not disease modifying and have several limitations. METHOD Literature review. RESULTS In this context, the use of nonthermal infrared light delivered via patches, fabrics, and garments containing infrared-emitting bioceramic minerals have been investigated. Positive effects on muscular cells, muscular recovery, and reduced inflammation and pain have been reported both in preclinical and clinical studies. There are several hypotheses on how infrared may contribute to musculoskeletal pain relief, however, the full mechanism of action remains unclear. This article provides an overview of the physical characteristics of infrared radiation and its biological effects, focusing on those that could potentially explain the mechanism of action responsible for the relief of musculoskeletal pain. CONCLUSIONS Based on the current evidence, the following pathways have been considered: upregulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase, increase in nitric oxide bioavailability, anti-inflammatory effects, and reduction in oxidative stress.
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- Jan Kyselovic
- Clinical Research Unit, 5th Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, University Hospital Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Department of Nuclear Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics, Comenius University Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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- Consumer Healthcare Medical Affairs Department, Sanofi CHC, Paris, France
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- Consumer Healthcare Medical Affairs Department, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Consumer Healthcare Medical Affairs Department, Sanofi CHC, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Matsui T, Hara K, Iwata M, Hojo S, Shitara N, Endo Y, Fukuoka H, Matsui M, Kawaguchi H. Cervical muscle stiffness and parasympathetic nervous system improvements for treatment-resistant depression. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:907. [PMID: 36217161 PMCID: PMC9552456 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05860-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a major public health problem that increases mortality due to suicides, a considerable percentage of patients do not respond adequately to variable treatments. Patients with TRD sometimes have comorbid cervical stiffness. This observational study aims to examine the association of local modulation of cervical muscles with TRD and to learn the involvement of the parasympathetic nervous system in the underlying mechanism. METHODS A total of 1103 hospitalized patients with TRD who were resistant to outpatient care were enrolled between May 2006 and October 2021. All patients underwent local modulation of the cervical muscles by physical therapy during hospitalization. The presence or absence of TRD and whole-body disorders, such as headache, dazzling, cervical stiffness, and cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders, was determined by the patient's subjectivity using the self-rated medical interview sheet at admission and discharge. Pupil light reflex parameters were also measured at admission and discharge using a binocular infrared pupilometer. RESULTS The improvement rate of TRD during hospitalization was 72.1%, and did not differ significantly by sex, age, and hospitalization period. The improvement of TRD showed a strong association with those of cervical stiffness and dazzling, a pupil light reflex disorder (p < 0.001: odds ratios = 12.76 and 6.39, respectively), but not with those of headache or cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders (p > 0.05). In the TRD-improved patients, the pupil light reflex parameters representative of the parasympathetic nervous system function ameliorated: pupil diameter decreased, while constriction rate and velocity increased during hospitalization. In contrast, little amelioration of the parameters was seen in the TRD-unimproved patients. CONCLUSIONS Cervical muscle stiffness may be associated with TRD, possibly through dysfunction of the parasympathetic nervous system. TRIAL REGISTRATION ID: UMIN000040590. First registration date: 30/05/2020.
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- Takayoshi Matsui
- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan ,Matsui Hospital, Kan-nonji 739, Tokyo, Kagawa 768-0013 Japan
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- Matsui Hospital, Kan-nonji 739, Tokyo, Kagawa 768-0013 Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Matsui Hospital, Kan-nonji 739, Tokyo, Kagawa 768-0013 Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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Matsui T, Hara K, Iwata M, Hojo S, Shitara N, Endo Y, Fukuoka H, Matsui M, Kawaguchi H. Possible involvement of the autonomic nervous system in cervical muscles of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:419. [PMID: 33952227 PMCID: PMC8101228 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04293-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) sometimes present with stiffness of the cervical muscles. To investigate the pathophysiology of ME/CFS, this observational study compared patients with versus without recovery from ME/CFS through local modulation of the cervical muscles. METHODS Over a period of 11 years, a total of 1226 inpatients with ME/CFS who did not respond to outpatient care were enrolled in this study. All patients received daily cervical muscle physical therapy during hospitalization. Self-rated records documenting the presence or absence of ME/CFS, as well as the representative eight symptoms that frequently accompany it at admission and discharge, were compared. Pupil diameter was also measured to examine autonomic nervous system function involvement. RESULTS The recovery rate of ME/CFS after local therapy was 55.5%, and did not differ significantly by sex, age strata, and hospitalization period. The recovery rates of the eight symptoms were variable (36.6-86.9%); however, those of ME/CFS in the symptom subpopulations were similar (52.3-55.8%). The recovery rates of all symptoms showed strong associations with that of ME/CFS (p < 0.001). The pupil diameter was more constricted in the ME/CFS-recovered patients than in the ME/CFS-unrecovered patients in the total population and the subpopulations stratified by sex, age, and hospitalization period. CONCLUSIONS There was a strong association between the recovery of ME/CFS and other related whole-body symptoms. The recovery of ME/CFS may be partly linked to amelioration of the autonomic nervous system in the cervical muscles. TRIAL REGISTRATION UMIN000036634 . Registered 1 May 2019 - Retrospectively registered.
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- Takayoshi Matsui
- Orthopaedics and Spine Department, Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
- Matsui Hospital, Kan-nonji 739, Kagawa, Tokyo, 768-0013 Japan
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- Matsui Hospital, Kan-nonji 739, Kagawa, Tokyo, 768-0013 Japan
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- Orthopaedics and Spine Department, Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Orthopaedics and Spine Department, Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Orthopaedics and Spine Department, Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Orthopaedics and Spine Department, Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Orthopaedics and Spine Department, Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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- Matsui Hospital, Kan-nonji 739, Kagawa, Tokyo, 768-0013 Japan
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- Orthopaedics and Spine Department, Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan
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Urits I, Charipova K, Gress K, Schaaf AL, Gupta S, Kiernan HC, Choi PE, Jung JW, Cornett E, Kaye AD, Viswanath O. Treatment and management of myofascial pain syndrome. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2020; 34:427-448. [PMID: 33004157 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2020.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a regional pain disorder that affects every age-group and is characterized by the presence of trigger points (TrPs) within muscles or fascia. MPS is typically diagnosed via physical exam, and the general agreement for diagnostic criteria includes the presence of TrPs, pain upon palpation, a referred pain pattern, and a local twitch response. The prevalence of MPS among patients presenting to medical clinics due to pain ranges anywhere from 30 to 93%. This may be due to the lack of clear criteria and guidelines in diagnosing MPS. Despite the prevalence of MPS, its pathophysiology remains incompletely understood. There are many different ways to manage and treat MPS. Some include exercise, TrP injections, medications, and other alternative therapies. More research is needed to form uniformly-accepted diagnostic criteria and treatments.
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- Ivan Urits
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Department of Anesthesiology, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Department of Anesthesiology, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Department of Anesthesiology, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Creighton University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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- Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Department of Anesthesiology, Shreveport, LA, USA
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- Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Department of Anesthesiology, Shreveport, LA, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Department of Anesthesiology, Phoenix, AZ, USA; Creighton University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Omaha, NE, USA; Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Department of Anesthesiology, Shreveport, LA, USA; Valley Pain Consultants - Envision Physician Services, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Nunes RFH, Cidral-Filho FJ, Flores LJF, Nakamura FY, Rodriguez HFM, Bobinski F, De Sousa A, Petronilho F, Danielski LG, Martins MM, Martins DF, Guglielmo LGA. Effects of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Materials on Recovery During 2-Week Preseason of Elite Futsal Players. J Strength Cond Res 2020; 34:235-248. [PMID: 30113919 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000002733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Nunes, RFH, Cidral-Filho, FJ, Flores, LJF, Nakamura, FY, Rodriguez, HFM, Bobinski, F, De Sousa, A, Petronilho, F, Danielski, LG, Martins, MM, Martins, DF, and Guglielmo, LGA. Effects of far-infrared emitting ceramic materials on recovery during 2-week preseason of elite futsal players. J Strength Cond Res 34(1): 235-248, 2020-We investigated the effects of far-infrared emitting ceramic materials (cFIR) during overnight sleep on neuromuscular, biochemical and perceptual markers in futsal players. Twenty athletes performed a 2-week preseason training program and during sleep wore bioceramic (BIO; n = 10) or placebo pants (PL; n = 10). Performance (countermovement jump [CMJ]; squat jump [SJ]; sprints 5, 10, and 15-m) and biochemical markers (tumor necrosis factor alpha-TNF-α, interleukin 10-IL-10, thiobarbituric acid-reactive species [TBARS], carbonyl, superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT]) were obtained at baseline and after the 1st and 2nd week of training. Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and training strain were monitored throughout. Changes in ΔCMJ and ΔSJ were possibly (60/36/4 [week-1]) and likely (76/22/2 [week-2]) higher in BIO. Both groups were faster in 5-m sprint in week 2 compared with baseline (p = 0.015), furthermore, BIO was likely faster in 10-m sprint (3/25/72 [week 1]). Significant group × time interaction in %ΔTNF-α were observed (p = 0.024 [week-1]; p = 0.021 [week-2]) with values possibly (53/44/3 [week 1]) and likely (80/19/1 [week 2]) higher in BIO. The %ΔIL-10 decreased across weeks compared with baseline (p = 0.019 [week-1]; p = 0.026 [week-2]), showing values likely higher in BIO (81/16/3 [week-1]; 80/17/3 [week-2]). Significant weekly increases in %ΔTBARS (p = 0.001 [week-1]; p = 0.011 [week-2]) and %ΔCarbonyl (p = 0.002 [week-1]; p < 0.001 [week-2]) were observed compared with baseline, showing likely (91/5/4 [week-1]) and possibly (68/30/2 [week-2]) higher changes in BIO. Significant weekly decreases in %ΔSOD were observed compared with baseline (p = 0.046 [week 1]; p = 0.011 [week-2]), and between week 2 and week 1 (p = 0.021), in addition to significant decreases in %ΔCAT compared with baseline (p = 0.070 [week 1]; p = 0.012 [week 2]). Training strain (p = 0.021; very -likely [0/2/98]; week 1) and DOMS was lower in BIO (likely; 7 sessions) with differences over time (p = 0.001). The results suggest that the daily use of cFIR clothing could facilitate recovery, especially on perceptual markers during the early phases of an intensive training period.
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- Renan F H Nunes
- Departament of Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neurosciences and Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, State University of Western Parana, Marechal Cândido Rondon, Paraná, Brazil
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- The College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Douglas, Queensland, Australia.,Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, "G. d'annunzio", University of Chieti-Pescara, Pescara, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neurosciences and Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neurosciences and Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology of Inflammatory and Metabolic Processes, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neurosciences and Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Departament of Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Matsui T, Hara K, Kayama T, Iwata M, Shitara N, Hojo S, Endo Y, Fukuoka H, Yoshimura N, Kawaguchi H. Cervical muscle diseases are associated with indefinite and various symptoms in the whole body. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2020; 29:1013-1021. [PMID: 31932964 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06233-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2019] [Revised: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Patients with various and indefinite symptoms in the whole body occasionally have coincident with stiffness or tenderness of the cervical muscles. This prospective case series examined the effect of local modulation of the cervical muscles in patients with cervical disorders reporting indefinite whole-body symptoms. METHODS A total of 1863 hospitalized patients with cervical disorders accompanying three or more indefinite whole-body symptoms, who were resistant to outpatient care, were enrolled in this study for 12 years. All patients underwent daily physical therapies to the cervical muscles during hospitalization. Self-rated records on the medical interview sheets documenting 30 representative symptoms including cervical/shoulder pain or stiffness and 28 representative indefinite whole-body symptoms at admission and discharge were compared across the population. RESULTS The number of symptoms decreased significantly with the local modulation of the cervical muscles during hospitalization. All of the 28 indefinite whole-body symptoms at admission showed recovery rates greater than 50% at discharge. The mean number of symptoms decreased significantly from 17.8 at admission to 7.4 at discharge (p < 0.0001). The percentages of patients reporting 10 or more symptoms were 91.1% and 29.3% at admission and discharge, respectively. Moreover, 8.2% of patients reported no residual symptoms at discharge. CONCLUSION Cervical muscle lesions may contribute to indefinite whole-body symptoms, possibly through dysfunction of the parasympathetic nervous system in the muscles. Local modulation of cervical muscles could lead to a breakthrough in the management of patients with indefinite whole-body symptoms. TRIAL REGISTRATION ID UMIN000035445. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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- Takayoshi Matsui
- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan.,Matsui Hospital, Kan-nonji 739, Kagawa, 768-0013, Japan
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- Matsui Hospital, Kan-nonji 739, Kagawa, 768-0013, Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
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- University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Tokyo Neurological Center, Toranomon 4-1-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan.
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Effects of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Material Clothing on Recovery after Maximal Eccentric Exercise. J Hum Kinet 2019; 70:135-144. [PMID: 31915483 PMCID: PMC6942487 DOI: 10.2478/hukin-2019-0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Materials worn as Bioceramic pants would improve neuromuscular performance, biochemical and perceptual markers in healthy individuals after maximal eccentric exercise. Twenty-two moderately active men were randomized into Bioceramic (n = 11) or Placebo (n = 11) groups. To induce muscle damage, three sets of 30 maximal isokinetic eccentric contractions of the quadriceps were performed at 60°·s-1. Participants wore the bioceramic or placebo pants for 2 hours immediately following the protocol, and then again for 2 hours prior to each subsequent testing session at 24, 48 and 72 hours post. Plasma creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase activity, delayed-onset muscle soreness, perceived recovery status, and maximal voluntary contraction were measured pre-exercise and 2, 24, 48, and 72 hours post-exercise. Eccentric exercise induced muscle damage as evident in significant increases in delayed-onset muscle soreness at 24 - 72 hours (p < 0.05) and creatine kinase between Pre to 2, 24, 48 and 72 hours (p < 0.05). Despite the increased delayed-onset muscle soreness and creatine kinase values, no effect of Bioceramic was evident (p > 0.05). Furthermore, decreases in maximal voluntary contraction between Pre and immediately, 2, 24, 48 and 72 hours post (p < 0.05) were reported. However, the standardized difference was moderate lower for lactate dehydrogenase at 24 h (ES = 0.50), but higher at 48 h (ES = -0.58) in the Bioceramic compared to the Placebo group. Despite inducing muscle damage, the daily use of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Materials clothing over 72 hours did not facilitate recovery after maximal eccentric exercise.
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Mori MM, Busoli Badiale S, Pastoris O, Bianchi F, Angelinetta MC. Clinical monitoring of safety and functionality of a non-medicated patch for pain alleviation associated to dysmenorrhea. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2019; 90:287-292. [PMID: 31580316 PMCID: PMC7233733 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v90i3.7370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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FIT® Lady patch is an easy-to-use class I medical device, developed to relieve pain associate to menstrual period, without pharmacological substances. The patch is based on far infrared (FIR) electromagnetic waves reflection properties that normally are emitted from the body, as a consequence of body heat dispersion between the difference of cutaneous body and ambient temperature. Consequently, infrared (IR) waves are reflected and resorbed at cutaneous level and thermal energy again locally introduced leads to a better microcirculation. Although biological IR waves properties and mechanisms of action are extensively studied, there are still few references on patches based on FIR properties. The aim of this study was the evaluation of FIR technology applied to FIT® Lady patch thought to be used to alleviate pain associated to menstrual period (dysmenorrhea). The FIT® Lady patch medical device (active patch) was evaluated in comparison with a placebo patch, in order to assess its action in reducing pain related to menstrual period in 40 women patients enrolled according to specific inclusion/exclusion criteria. This study confirmed a good tolerability of the product, by demonstrating the ability to significantly reduce inconvenience and feeling of pain. The mineral that was responsible of the reflection activity (titanium dioxide), conveniently entrapped in a patch, was able to work without any active substances in contact with and absorbed from the skin. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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Leung TK, Lee CM, Gasbarri M, Chen YC. Base on concept of traditional Chinese medicine: Experimental studies on efficacy of BIOCERAMIC Resonance to alleviate drug withdrawal symptoms. J Tradit Complement Med 2019; 9:257-262. [PMID: 31453120 PMCID: PMC6702142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2018.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2017] [Revised: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Those who are challenged by dependency on prescription drugs or suffer drug addictions have few options available to them for recovery, such as psychotherapy and physiotherapy. Here we present a new approach with clinical examples involving stimulant addiction or overdose of hypnotic drugs that were received BIOCERAMIC Resonance, which was developed based on concept of 12 meridian channels of traditional Chinese medicine, and has successful withdrawal or dose reduction benefits. We describe the whole process and the clinical outcome. And by help of our previous publication on functional MRI, we discuss the possible brain locations response to BIOCERAMIC Resonance that may be corresponding to the beneficial effects of relief of depression, sleep deprivation and other mental symptoms that associate with substance abuse and withdrawal effects. We suggest this could be potentially widely application on substances abuse.
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Effect of intensive inpatient physical therapy on whole-body indefinite symptoms in patients with whiplash-associated disorders. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:251. [PMID: 31164107 PMCID: PMC6549292 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2621-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A considerable number of patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) report variable and indefinite symptoms involving the whole body, despite there being no evidence of direct injuries to organs other than the neck. However, little is known about their management or underlying mechanism. This study examined the effect of intensive physical therapy at the cervical muscles in patients with WAD reporting whole-body indefinite symptoms. METHODS A total of 194 hospitalized patients with WAD who were resistant to outpatient care by reporting whole-body indefinite symptoms between May 2006 and May 2017 were enrolled in this observational study. All patients underwent daily physical therapies by low-frequency electric stimulation therapy and far-infrared irradiation to the cervical muscles during hospitalization. Self-rated records in the medical interview sheets on 22 representative whole-body symptoms at admission and discharge were compared. RESULTS The number of symptoms was markedly decreased by the physical therapies during hospitalization. Almost all symptoms showed recovery rates of more than 80% at discharge as compared to those at admission. Although the percentage of patients reporting at least four of the 22 representative indefinite symptoms was 99.0% at admission, it decreased to 7.7% at discharge. Sixteen percent of patients recovered completely without any residual symptoms. The mean number of symptoms significantly decreased from 13.1 at admission to 2.0 at discharge. Notably, symptoms other than those in the neck or shoulder recovered to a greater extent than those in the neck or shoulder. CONCLUSIONS This study, for the first time, examined the management of whole-body indefinite symptoms in patients with WAD. The intensive physical therapy markedly improved the symptoms, suggesting the involvement of cervical muscles in the pathogenesis. TRIAL REGISTRATION UMIN000035435 (Retrospectively registered on Jan 3, 2019).
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Chang YC, Leung TK. Establishment of a basic medical science system for Traditional Chinese medicine education: A suggestion based on the experience of BIOCERAMIC technology. J Tradit Complement Med 2019; 10:95-103. [PMID: 32257871 PMCID: PMC7109474 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The aim of this review study is to present an integrated and systematic approach to meridian channels and Ashi acupuncture points based on scientific evidence. We herein establish a framework of basic medical science to explain meridian channels based on the(1) Concepts of Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) approach using physics and physiology: (i) the physical theory of pulse sound and cardiovascular physiology: resonance of harmonic sounds and the specific frequencies arising from heartbeats, which form pathways of different meridian channels to enhance microcirculation; (ii) standing wave hypothesis to explain meridian channels; (iii) Ashi acupuncture or trigger points caused by ischemia due to inappropriate harmonic resonance of standing waves; and (2)the TCM concept strengthened by BIOCERAMIC technology: (i) ‘wave-induced flow characteristics of meridians’; (ii) the ‘Propagated sensation along meridian’ phenomenon; (iii) clinical observations of the different chief complaints of candidates in which sensation was induced along specific meridian channels; (iv) generates ‘biofield’ phenomenon composed of virtual channels of interconnecting ‘feet-hands-ears’ to different internal organs/tissues that support the principles of reflexology.
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- Yuan Chia Chang
- Department of Radiology, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, No.1492, Zhongshan Rd., Taoyuan Dist, Taoyuan City, 330, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, No.1492, Zhongshan Rd., Taoyuan Dist, Taoyuan City, 330, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,College of Health Care and Management, Kainan University, 33857 No.1 Kainan Rd. Luzhu, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Diego IMA, Fernández-Carnero J, Val SL, Cano-de-la-Cuerda R, Calvo-Lobo C, Piédrola RM, Oliva LCL, Rueda FM. Analgesic effects of a capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency in patients with myofascial chronic neck pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 65:156-164. [PMID: 30892438 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.65.2.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND To date, there is a lack of prior studies on the use of capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (RF) to treat neck pain. The objective of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (RF=448 kHz), in comparison with a placebo, on (1) reducing neck pain intensity at myofascial trigger points (MTrP), (2) decreasing neck disability and (3) improving cervical range of motion (CROM). METHODS A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (NCT02353195) was carried out. Patients with myofascial chronic neck pain (N=24) with active MTrP in one upper trapezius muscle were randomly divided into two groups: a radio-frequency group, which received eight sessions of a monopolar capacitive resistive radio-frequency application over the upper trapezius muscle, and a placebo group (PG), which received eight sessions of placebo radio-frequency over the same muscle. Visual analog scale (VAS), CROM and Neck Disability Index (NDI) were evaluated after the first session and after the eight sessions. RESULTS The Wilcoxon test for VAS showed statistically significant differences between baseline, immediately after the first session and after eight sessions (p<.001). No significant differences for PG were found. No differences were observed between groups. NDI improved in both groups after eight sessions, but no differences were found between groups (p<.05). ANOVA for time factor showed statistically significant changes in the right cervical rotation in both groups (F=4.112; p=.026) after eight sessions. CONCLUSIONS Even though there were no differences between both groups, the monopolar capacitive, resistive RF could have a potential effect on pain intensity.
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- Isabel Maria Alguacil Diego
- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine. Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine. Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain.,Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research, IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine. Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine. Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Nursing and Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de León, Ponferrada, León, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine. Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine. Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Physical Medicine. Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain
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The Influence of Fiber Cross-Section on Fabric Far-Infrared Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:polym10101147. [PMID: 30961072 PMCID: PMC6403763 DOI: 10.3390/polym10101147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Revised: 09/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Far-infrared radiation (FIR) possesses various promising properties that are beneficial to an individuals’ health. Exploring the interaction between fiber shapes and FIR performance is thought to be a significant means to develop highly-efficient FIR textile products. In this study, a non-additive triangular polyamide (PA) fiber showed excellent FIR properties in both theoretical simulation and experimental verification aspects. The triangular PA fiber affords a higher probability to facilitate large optical path difference, improving both FIR absorption and emission. Textiles woven with the specific triangular PA fiber achieved a remarkable emissivity of 91.85% and temperature difference of 2.11 Celsius, which is obviously superior to the reference circular fiber (86.72%, 1.52 Celsius). Considering the low cost, environmental stability, facile fabrication, as well as being environmentally friendly, this non-additive triangular PA fiber has great potential for high-performance and cost-effective FIR textiles in the future.
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Washington K, Wason J, Thein MS, Lavery LA, Hamblin MR, Gordon IL. Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effects of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Fabric Shirts and Control Polyester Shirts on Transcutaneous PO 2. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 8. [PMID: 30381796 PMCID: PMC6205518 DOI: 10.4172/2165-8064.1000349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Our aim was to confirm earlier studies showing tcPO2 to be higher under clothing made with polyethylene terephalate (PET) fabric containing ceramic particles (CEL) compared to standard PET fabric. In previous studies PET garments were donned first to avoid possible persistent effects from ceramic particles. This study randomized donning sequence to avoid bias.
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- K Washington
- Hologenix LLC, 1112 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, California, USA
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- Maelor Group 7 Village Woods Dr. Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach California, USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern 1801 Inwood Road Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Wellman Centre for Photo-medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach California, USA
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Far-infrared ray patches relieve pain and improve skin sensitivity in myofascial pain syndrome: A double-blind randomized controlled study. Complement Ther Med 2017; 35:127-132. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2017] [Revised: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Loturco I, Abad C, Nakamura FY, Ramos SP, Kobal R, Gil S, Pereira LA, Burini F, Roschel H, Ugrinowitsch C, Tricoli V. Effects of far infrared rays emitting clothing on recovery after an intense plyometric exercise bout applied to elite soccer players: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Biol Sport 2016; 33:277-83. [PMID: 27601783 PMCID: PMC4993144 DOI: 10.5604/20831862.1208479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2015] [Revised: 02/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The aim was to investigate the effects of far infrared (FIR) ray emitting clothes on indirect markers of exercise-induced muscle damage and physical performance recovery after a plyometric bout applied to soccer players. Twenty-one male players (18.9±0.6 years; 70.8±5.01 kg; 178.3±0.06 cm) performed 100 drop-jumps. Six hours after the bout, athletes put on FIR clothes (FIR) (density of 225 g·m-2, 88% far infrared rays emitting polyamide 66 Emana yarn (PA66) fibre, 12% Spandex, emissivity of 0.88 and power emitted of 341 W/m2µm at 37°C in the 5-20 µm wavelength range, patent WO 2009/077834 A2) (N = 10) or placebo clothes (PLA) (N = 11). Mid-thigh circumferences, creatine kinase (CK), and delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) were assessed before, immediately after and 24, 48, and 72 h after the bout. Squat (SJ) and countermovement jump (CMJ) heights were measured before and at 24, 48, and 72 h after, while 1RM leg press (maximum strength) was measured before and at 72 h after the plyometrics. No differences between groups were found in mid-thigh circumferences, SJ, CMJ or 1RM. CK increased significantly 24 h after the plyometrics in comparison to before (p < 0.05) in both groups. PLA showed significant DOMS increases at 24, 48, and 72 h, while FIR showed significant increases at 24 and 48 h (p < 0.05). DOMS effect sizes were greater in FIR (moderate at 48 h, ES = 0.737 and large at 72 h, ES = 0.844), suggesting that FIR clothes may reduce perceived DOMS after an intense plyometric session performed by soccer players.
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- I Loturco
- NAR - Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- NAR - Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- State University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- NAR - Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- NAR - Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- NAR - Nucleus of High Performance in Sport, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Center - UNESP, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Wilke J, Niederer D, Fleckenstein J, Vogt L, Banzer W. Range of motion and cervical myofascial pain. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2016; 20:52-55. [PMID: 26891637 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2014] [Revised: 03/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Several studies investigating myofascial pain syndrome include assessments of range of motion (ROM) as a diagnostic criterion. However, the value of ROM in this context has not yet been evaluated in controlled clinical studies. We aimed to examine whether patients with myofascial pain syndrome display alterations of ROM when compared to healthy subjects. Twenty-two individuals (13 females, 9 males; aged 33.4 ± 13.9 yrs) afflicted with active myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle as well as 22 age and sex matched healthy controls were included. All subjects underwent an examination of maximal active cervical ROM in flexion/extension assessed by means of a 3D ultrasonic movement analysis system (30 Hz; Zebris CMS 70). In the patients group, pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the trigger points was determined using a pressure algometer. Maximum range of motion in the sagittal plane did not differ between individuals with MTrP (125.9 ± 23.2°, 95% CI: 116.2-135.6°) and asymptomatic subjects (128.2 ± 20.4°, 95% CI: 119.7-136.7°; p > .05). In patients, PPT (1.7 ± .6, 95% CI: 1.5-1.9) was not correlated with cervical mobility (r = -.13; p > .05). Based on these pilot data, range of motion in flexion/extension is not a valid criterion for the detection of myofascial trigger points. Additional research incorporating movement amplitudes in other anatomical planes and additional afflicted muscles should be conducted in order to further delineate the relative impact of MTrP on range of motion.
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Affiliation(s)
- J Wilke
- Goethe University Frankfurt, Institute of Sports Sciences, Department Sports Medicine, Ginnheimer Landstraße 39, 60487 Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Institute of Sports Sciences, Department Sports Medicine, Ginnheimer Landstraße 39, 60487 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Institute of Sports Sciences, Department Sports Medicine, Ginnheimer Landstraße 39, 60487 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Institute of Sports Sciences, Department Sports Medicine, Ginnheimer Landstraße 39, 60487 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Goethe University Frankfurt, Institute of Sports Sciences, Department Sports Medicine, Ginnheimer Landstraße 39, 60487 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Leung TK, Gasbarri M, Tai CJ, Chan WP. Application of photoluminescent bioceramic material for different chronic illnesses by selecting "trigger points" and "propagated sensation along meridians" phenomenon. Chin J Integr Med 2015. [PMID: 26142342 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-015-2285-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the practicability on the processes of selecting "local tenderness skin points (trigger points)" and "propagated sensation along meridians" (PSM) phenomenon, and to find out the corresponding abnormal meridian channel in different illnesses. METHODS Ten patients with different kinds of chronic illnesses were administered photoluminescent bioceramic material (PLB) irradiations on meridians. The processes of selecting trigger points and PSM phenomenon were carried out on 80% (8/10) of the cases to find out the corresponding abnormal meridian channel in different illnesses. There were 8 cases identified by trigger points selection; 3 cases identified by PSM; 2 were not identified by either trigger points or PSM. These 2 cases were tested with electrodermal measurements of the 24 Ryodoraku meridian points to select their corresponding abnormal meridian channels for PLB irradiations. Objective and subjective Clinical improvements after PLB irradations were recorded. RESULTS After PLB treatment, patients showed different noticeable improvements upon clinical observations. The most significant improvements were noticed shortly after subacute stage at 3-5 months durations of illnesses. Objective measurements showed a clinical improvement of 43.8%. CONCLUSIONS To explain our clinical observations, we simply deduced that PLB treatment induced or promoted fluid/water diffusion along meridian channels. There was a gradually dredging of the meridian channels thus relieving stagnation and a vital change in the flow of dynamic patterns of meridians. This conforms to, or validates, the old traditional Chinese theory of "Bu Tong Ze Tong" and "Tong Ze Bu Tong", that is, where there is obstruction, there is pain; where there is no obstruction, there is no pain.
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- Ting-Kai Leung
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 110-52, Taiwan, China,
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