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Castro-Martín E, Galiano-Castillo N, Ortiz-Comino L, Cantarero-Villanueva I, Lozano-Lozano M, Arroyo-Morales M, Fernández-Lao C. Effects of a Single Myofascial Induction Session on Neural Mechanosensitivity in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Secondary Analysis of a Crossover Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2020; 43:394-404. [PMID: 32703613 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Revised: 02/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of myofascial induction on mechanosensitivity of upper limb nerves. METHODS In this secondary analysis of a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study, 21 breast cancer survivors with stage I-IIIA cancer were randomly allocated to an experimental group (30 minutes of myofascial induction session) or placebo control group (unplugged pulsed 30 minutes of shortwave therapy), with a 4-week washout period between sessions that occurred in a physical therapy laboratory in the Health Science Faculty (University of Granada, Spain). Range of motion (universal goniometry), structural differentiation, symptoms (yes/no), and pressure pain thresholds (electronic algometry) were assessed during neurodynamic tests and attitude toward massage scale as covariate. RESULTS An analysis of covariance revealed significant time × group interactions for range of motion in affected upper limb nerves (median, P < .001; radial, P = .036; ulnar, P = .002), but not for nonaffected upper limb nerves (median, P = .083; radial, P = .072; ulnar, P = .796). A χ2 or Fisher exact test, as appropriate, also revealed a significant difference (P = .044) in sensitivity for the affected upper limb ulnar nerve in the experimental group, whereas the rest of the assessed nerves (affected and nonaffected upper limb nerves) showed no significant changes in either the experimental or control groups (P > .05). An analysis of covariance revealed no significant interactions on pressure pain thresholds over the nerves for affected (all P > .05) and nonaffected (all P > .05) upper limb nerves. CONCLUSION A single myofascial induction session may partially improve mechanosensitivity of median, radial, and ulnar nerves and yield positive effects on symptom mechanosensitivity, especially regarding the ulnar nerve in breast cancer survivors.
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- Eduardo Castro-Martín
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Instituto Mixto Universitario Deporte y Salud, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Instituto Mixto Universitario Deporte y Salud, Granada, Spain; Instituto Biosanitario Granada, Granada, Spain.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Instituto Mixto Universitario Deporte y Salud, Granada, Spain; Instituto Biosanitario Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Instituto Mixto Universitario Deporte y Salud, Granada, Spain; Instituto Biosanitario Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Instituto Mixto Universitario Deporte y Salud, Granada, Spain; Instituto Biosanitario Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Granada, Granada, Spain; Instituto Mixto Universitario Deporte y Salud, Granada, Spain; Instituto Biosanitario Granada, Granada, Spain
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Unraveling the Molecular Determinants of Manual Therapy: An Approach to Integrative Therapeutics for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19092673. [PMID: 30205597 PMCID: PMC6164741 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19092673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Application of protocols without parameter standardization and appropriate controls has led manual therapy (MT) and other physiotherapy-based approaches to controversial outcomes. Thus, there is an urgency to carefully define standard protocols that elevate physiotherapy treatments to rigorous scientific demands. One way in which this can be achieved is by studying gene expression and physiological changes that associate to particular, parameter-controlled, treatments in animal models, and translating this knowledge to properly designed, objective, quantitatively-monitored clinical trials (CTs). Here, we propose a molecular physiotherapy approach (MPTA) requiring multidisciplinary teams, to uncover the scientific reasons behind the numerous reports that historically attribute health benefits to MT-treatments. The review focuses on the identification of MT-induced physiological and molecular responses that could be used for the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). The systemic effects associated to mechanical-load responses are considered of particular relevance, as they suggest that defined, low-pain anatomic areas can be selected for MT treatment and yet yield overall benefits, an aspect that might result in it being essential to treat FM. Additionally, MT can provide muscle conditioning to sedentary patients without demanding strenuous physical effort, which is particularly detrimental for CFS/ME patients, placing MT as a real option for integrative medicine programs to improve FM and CFS/ME.
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Gutiérrez-Corrales A, Campano-Cuevas E, Castillo-Dalí G, Torres-Lagares D, Gutiérrez-Pérez JL. Ability of salivary biomarkers in the prognostic of systemic and buccal inflammation. J Clin Exp Dent 2017; 9:e716-e722. [PMID: 28512552 PMCID: PMC5429487 DOI: 10.4317/jced.53776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2017] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Nowadays, there is a growing interest in using saliva as an alternative sample for the diagnosis, prediction and progression of several diseases. It has been established that some molecules found in saliva are related to oral inflammatory processes and systemic health status. Furthermore, it is known that saliva is crucial for the carrying out of different functions in the oral cavity and its role in the local modulation of inflammatory and immune response is being thoroughly studied by the health research community. The aim of this review is to analyze the most important biomarkers which have been utilized in biomedicine during the last two decades in order to establish a correlation between certain specific salivary biomarkers and systemic inflammation. Then, we discuss the utility of total proteins, immunoglobulin A and alpha-amylase as biomarkers for the prognostic of local inflammation after oral surgery.
Key words:Inflammation, salivary biomarkers, systemic disease, buccal surgery, total proteins, inmunoglobulin A, Alpha-amylase.
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Peake JM, Neubauer O, Walsh NP, Simpson RJ. Recovery of the immune system after exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2016; 122:1077-1087. [PMID: 27909225 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00622.2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 10/31/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The notion that prolonged, intense exercise causes an "open window" of immunodepression during recovery after exercise is well accepted. Repeated exercise bouts or intensified training without sufficient recovery may increase the risk of illness. However, except for salivary IgA, clear and consistent markers of this immunodepression remain elusive. Exercise increases circulating neutrophil and monocyte counts and reduces circulating lymphocyte count during recovery. This lymphopenia results from preferential egress of lymphocyte subtypes with potent effector functions [e.g., natural killer (NK) cells, γδ T cells, and CD8+ T cells]. These lymphocytes most likely translocate to peripheral sites of potential antigen encounter (e.g., lungs and gut). This redeployment of effector lymphocytes is an integral part of the physiological stress response to exercise. Current knowledge about changes in immune function during recovery from exercise is derived from assessment at the cell population level of isolated cells ex vivo or in blood. This assessment can be biased by large changes in the distribution of immune cells between blood and peripheral tissues during and after exercise. Some evidence suggests that reduced immune cell function in vitro may coincide with changes in vivo and rates of illness after exercise, but more work is required to substantiate this notion. Among the various nutritional strategies and physical therapies that athletes use to recover from exercise, carbohydrate supplementation is the most effective for minimizing immune disturbances during exercise recovery. Sleep is an important aspect of recovery, but more research is needed to determine how sleep disruption influences the immune system of athletes.
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- Jonathan M Peake
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; .,Centre of Excellence for Applied Sport Science Research, Queensland Academy of Sport, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Extremes Research Group, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom; and
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- Laboratory of Integrated Physiology, Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
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Ariji Y, Nakayama M, Nishiyama W, Ogi N, Sakuma S, Katsumata A, Kurita K, Ariji E. Potential clinical application of masseter and temporal muscle massage treatment using an oral rehabilitation robot in temporomandibular disorder patients with myofascial pain. Cranio 2016. [DOI: 10.1179/2151090314y.0000000030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Díaz-Rodríguez L, Fernández-Pérez AM, Galiano-Castillo N, Cantarero-Villanueva I, Fernández-Lao C, Martín-Martín LM, Arroyo-Morales M. Do Patient Profiles Influence the Effects of Massage? A Controlled Clinical Trial. Biol Res Nurs 2016; 18:489-97. [PMID: 27067612 DOI: 10.1177/1099800416643182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Considerable scientific evidence has been published on the effectiveness of massage in different conditions, but it remains unclear whether this effectiveness is modulated by the profile of patients. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of a 21-min myofascial therapy protocol on stress responders and nonresponders stressed in the laboratory with a cold pressor test. Dependent variables included heart rate variability (HRV), blood pressure, and salivary markers such as flow rate, cortisol, immunoglobulin A (IgA), and α-amylase activity. A controlled, repeated measures, single-blind trial was conducted in 30 Caucasian students with a mean (SD) age of 20.70 (4.50) years. We found no significant between-group differences in descriptive characteristics or in any preintervention outcome measure. Analysis of covariance revealed significant increases in HRV index (F = 0.18, p = .01), salivary flow rate (F = 0.16, p = .02), and salivary IgA concentration (F = 4.36, p = .04) and significant decreases in the low-frequency domain (F = 0.18, p = .04) and LF-high-frequency ratio (F = 0.18, p = .01) in the stress responder group in comparison to the nonresponder group. In conclusion, a better response to massage was observed in stress responders than in nonresponders across various HRV parameters and salivary measures.
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- Lourdes Díaz-Rodríguez
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Instituto Biosanitaria Granada, University of Granada, Granada, Spain Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Instituto Biosanitaria Granada, University of Granada, Granada, Spain Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Instituto Biosanitaria Granada, University of Granada, Granada, Spain Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Instituto Biosanitaria Granada, University of Granada, Granada, Spain Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Kanitz JL, Reif M, Rihs C, Krause I, Seifert G. A randomised, controlled, single-blinded study on the impact of a single rhythmical massage (anthroposophic medicine) on well-being and salivary cortisol in healthy adults. Complement Ther Med 2015; 23:685-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2015.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2013] [Revised: 07/25/2015] [Accepted: 07/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Massage-like stroking boosts the immune system in mice. Sci Rep 2015; 5:10913. [PMID: 26046935 PMCID: PMC4650642 DOI: 10.1038/srep10913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Recent clinical evidence suggests that the therapeutic effect of massage involves the immune system and that this can be exploited as an adjunct therapy together with standard drug-based approaches. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms behind these effects exploring the immunomodulatory function of stroking as a surrogate of massage-like therapy in mice. C57/BL6 mice were stroked daily for 8 days either with a soft brush or directly with a gloved hand and then analysed for differences in their immune repertoire compared to control non-stroked mice. Our results show that hand- but not brush-stroked mice demonstrated a significant increase in thymic and splenic T cell number (p < 0.05; p < 0.01). These effects were not associated with significant changes in CD4/CD8 lineage commitment or activation profile. The boosting effects on T cell repertoire of massage-like therapy were associated with a decreased noradrenergic innervation of lymphoid organs and counteracted the immunosuppressive effect of hydrocortisone in vivo. Together our results in mice support the hypothesis that massage-like therapies might be of therapeutic value in the treatment of immunodeficiencies and related disorders and suggest a reduction of the inhibitory noradrenergic tone in lymphoid organs as one of the possible explanations for their immunomodulatory function.
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Ariji Y, Nakayama M, Nishiyama W, Ogi N, Sakuma S, Katsumata A, Kurita K, Ariji E. Can sonographic features be efficacy predictors of robotic massage treatment for masseter and temporal muscle in patients with temporomandibular disorder with myofascial pain? Cranio 2014; 34:13-9. [PMID: 25399824 DOI: 10.1179/2151090314y.0000000037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to detect sonographic predictors for the efficacy of massage treatment of masseter and temporal muscle in temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) patients with myofascial pain. METHODS Thirty-seven TMD patients with myofascial pain (6 men and 31 women, a median age of 45 years) were enrolled. An oral rehabilitation robot massaged the patient's masseter and temporal muscles with a standard massage pressure of 10 N for 16 min. The standard treatment protocol was set five sessions every 2 weeks. The median total duration of treatment was 9.5 weeks. Efficacy of treatment was evaluated based on maximum mouth opening and visual analog scale scores of muscle pain and daily life impediments. The intramuscular echogenic bands and elasticity index ratios of the masseter muscles were evaluated on sonographic or sonoelastographic images obtained before treatment and after the third and last treatment sessions. RESULTS The sonographic features detected different changes after the third treatment session between the therapy-effective and therapy-ineffective groups: in the therapy-effective group, the frequency of visibility of the distinct echogenic bands increased, and the elasticity index ratio decreased. CONCLUSION Sonographic features after the third treatment session may be useful as predictors of therapeutic efficacy.
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- Yoshiko Ariji
- a Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Aichi-Gakuin University School of Dentistry , Nagoya, Japan
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Tejero-Fernández V, Membrilla-Mesa M, Galiano-Castillo N, Arroyo-Morales M. Immunological effects of massage after exercise: A systematic review. Phys Ther Sport 2014; 16:187-92. [PMID: 25116861 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2014.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review was to determine whether immune parameters can be modulated by massage after intense physical activity. METHODS A search was conducted in Pub Med Medline, PEDro, and Cochrane databases, using the key words: "massage", "myofascial release", "acupressure", "recovery", and "warm up" combined with "exercise", "exercise-induced muscle damage", "sport", "immunology", and lymphocytes" independently. Only controlled studies published between 1970 and 2012 were selected, with no restrictions regarding publication language. The CONSORT Declaration was applied to assess the quality of the selected studies. RESULTS The initial search identified 739 publications in the databases, of which only 5 met the review inclusion criteria. A positive relationship between immunological recovery and post-exercise massage was reported by some of these studies but not by others. CONCLUSION There is preliminary evidence that massage may modulate immune parameters when applied after exercise, but more research is needed to confirm this possibility.
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- Rehabilitation Service, Traumatology Section, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Instituto Mixto Universitario "Deporte y Salud" (iMUDS). Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA). University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Instituto Mixto Universitario "Deporte y Salud" (iMUDS). Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA). University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
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Hamuro K, Kotani Y, Toba M, Kakumoto K, Kohda N. Comparison of salivary IgA secretion rate collected by the aspiration method and swab method. BIOSCIENCE OF MICROBIOTA FOOD AND HEALTH 2013; 32:107-12. [PMID: 24936369 PMCID: PMC4034363 DOI: 10.12938/bmfh.32.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2012] [Accepted: 01/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA) is used as an immunity marker, as saliva can be easily
collected, noninvasively with little stress. However, several saliva collection methods
can be used. Our comparison between samples collected using different methods demonstrated
that the salivary IgA secretion rate in samples collected using an aspiration method was
significantly correlated with that in samples collected using a swab method. Moreover, the
significant circadian variation in salivary IgA secretion rate in the aspirated saliva
suggested that the aspiration method does not suppress salivary IgA secretion rate
variability compared with the swab method. Therefore, the aspiration method should be
considered as the preferable saliva collection method.
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- Koji Hamuro
- Otsu Nutraceuticals Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-31-13 Saigawa Otsu, Shiga 520-0002, Japan ; Otsu Nutraceuticals Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-31-13 Saigawa Otsu, Shiga 520-0002, Japan
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- Otsu Nutraceuticals Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-31-13 Saigawa Otsu, Shiga 520-0002, Japan ; Otsu Nutraceuticals Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-31-13 Saigawa Otsu, Shiga 520-0002, Japan
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- Otsu Nutraceuticals Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-31-13 Saigawa Otsu, Shiga 520-0002, Japan
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- Information Management Office, Drug Safety Research Center, Tokushima Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 463-10 Kagasuno, Kawauchi-cho, Tokushima 771-0192, Japan
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- Otsu Nutraceuticals Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., 3-31-13 Saigawa Otsu, Shiga 520-0002, Japan
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Cuesta-Vargas AI, Travé-Mesa A, Vera-Cabrera A, Cruz-Terrón D, Castro-Sánchez AM, Fernández-de-las-Peñas C, Arroyo-Morales M. Hydrotherapy as a recovery strategy after exercise: a pragmatic controlled trial. Altern Ther Health Med 2013; 13:180. [PMID: 23866725 PMCID: PMC3720553 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Our aim was to evaluate the recovery effects of hydrotherapy after aerobic exercise in cardiovascular, performance and perceived fatigue. METHODS A pragmatic controlled repeated measures; single-blind trial was conducted. Thirty-four recreational sportspeople visited a Sport-Centre and were assigned to a Hydrotherapy group (experimental) or rest in a bed (control) after completing a spinning session. Main outcomes measures including blood pressure, heart rate, handgrip strength, vertical jump, self-perceived fatigue, and body temperature were assessed at baseline, immediately post-exercise and post-recovery. The hypothesis of interest was the session*time interaction. RESULTS The analysis revealed significant session*time interactions for diastolic blood pressure (P=0.031), heart rate (P=0.041), self perceived fatigue (P=0.046), and body temperature (P=0.001); but not for vertical jump (P=0.437), handgrip (P=0.845) or systolic blood pressure (P=0.266). Post-hoc analysis revealed that hydrotherapy resulted in recovered heart rate and diastolic blood pressure similar to baseline values after the spinning session. Further, hydrotherapy resulted in decreased self-perceived fatigue after the spinning session. CONCLUSIONS Our results support that hydrotherapy is an adequate strategy to facilitate cardiovascular recovers and perceived fatigue, but not strength, after spinning exercise. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01765387.
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Fernández-Pérez AM, Peralta-Ramírez MI, Pilat A, Moreno-Lorenzo C, Villaverde-Gutiérrez C, Arroyo-Morales M. Can myofascial techniques modify immunological parameters? J Altern Complement Med 2012; 19:24-8. [PMID: 23176374 DOI: 10.1089/acm.2011.0589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective was to determine the effect of myofascial techniques on the modulation of immunological variables. DESIGN Thirty-nine healthy male volunteers were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. INTERVENTIONS The experimental group underwent three manual therapy modalities: suboccipital muscle release, so-called fourth intracranial ventricle compression, and deep cervical fascia release. The control group remained in a resting position for the same time period under the same environmental conditions. OUTCOME MEASURES Changes in counts of CD3, CD4, CD8, CD19, and natural killer (NK) cells (as immunological markers) between baseline and 20 minutes post-intervention. RESULTS Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed a significant time × groups interaction (F(1,35)=9.33; p=0.004) for CD19. There were no significant time × group interaction effects on CD3, CD4, CD8, or NK cell counts. Intrasubject analyses showed a higher CD19 count in the experimental group post-intervention versus baseline (t=-4.02; p=0.001), with no changes in the control group (t=0.526; p=0.608). CONCLUSION A major immunological modulation, with an increased B lymphocyte count, was observed at 20 minutes after the application of craniocervical myofascial induction techniques.
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Effectiveness of a multidimensional physical therapy program on pain, pressure hypersensitivity, and trigger points in breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Clin J Pain 2012; 28:113-21. [PMID: 21705873 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e318225dc02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of an 8-week multidimensional physical therapy program, including strengthening exercises and recovery massage, on neck and shoulder pain, pressure hypersensitivity, and the presence of active trigger points (TrPs) in breast cancer survivors. METHODS In this randomized controlled clinical trial, 44 breast cancer survivors were randomly assigned into 2 groups: CUIDATE group who received a multidimensional physical therapy program; or CONTROL group who received usual care treatment for breast cancer. CUIDATE program consisted of 24 hours of individual physical training (aerobic, mobility, stretching, and strengthening exercises) and 12 hours of physical therapy recovery (stretching, massage) interventions (3 times/wk, 90 min). Outcomes included neck and shoulder pain (visual analog scale, 0 to 100), pressure pain thresholds over the C5-C6 zygapophyseal joints, deltoid muscles, second metacarpal and tibialis anterior muscles, and the presence of active TrPs in shoulder muscles. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and after the 8-week program by a blinded assessor. RESULTS The CUIDATE group showed an estimated improvement for neck pain of -56 mm [95% confidence interval (CI), -71--40, P<0.001; effect size 2.72, 1.94 to 3.44] and for shoulder/axillary of -56 mm (95% CI, -74--38, P<0.001; effect size 2.45, 1.66 to 3.23). Improvements were also noted for pressure pain thresholds levels: C5-C6 zygapophyseal joints (between-group differences 101 kPa, 95% CI, 60-143; effect size 1.68, 1.00 to 2.35; 92 kPa 55 to 129; d: 1.98, 1.18 to 2.77), deltoid muscles (98 kPa, 45 to 149; d: 1.34, 0.62 to 2.04; 75 kPa 18 to 132; d: 1.12, 0.27 to 1.96), second metacarpal (93 kPa, 45 to 134; d: 1.30, 0.63 to 1.86; 99 kPa 59 to 139; d: 1.60, 0.96 to 2.24), and tibialis anterior muscles (71 kPa, 40 to 144; d: 1.16, 0.65 to 2.34; 118 kPa 57 to 178; d: 1.17, 0.56 to 1.77). Finally, patients within the CUIDATE program showed a greater reduction of active muscle TrPs compared with the CONTROL group (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS An 8-week multidimensional program including strengthening exercises, and massage as major components was effective for improving neck and shoulder pain and reducing widespread pressure hyperalgesia in breast cancer survivors compared with usual care treatment.
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Díaz-Rodríguez L, Arroyo-Morales M, Cantarero-Villanueva I, Férnandez-Lao C, Polley M, Fernández-de-las-Peñas C. The application of Reiki in nurses diagnosed with Burnout Syndrome has beneficial effects on concentration of salivary IgA and blood pressure. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2012; 19:1132-8. [PMID: 22030577 DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692011000500010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2011] [Accepted: 06/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of the secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), α-amylase activity and blood pressure levels after the application of a Reiki session in nurses with Burnout Syndrome. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design was conducted to compare the immediate effects of Reiki versus control intervention (Hand-off sham intervention) in nurses with Burnout Syndrome. Sample was composed of eighteen nurses (aged 34-56 years) with burnout syndrome. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a Reiki treatment or a placebo (sham Reiki) treatment, according to the established order in two different days. The ANOVA showed a significant interaction time x intervention for diastolic blood pressure (F=4.92, P=0.04) and sIgA concentration (F=4.71, P=0.04). A Reiki session can produce an immediate and statistically significant improvement in sIgA concentration and diastolic blood pressure in nurses with Burnout Syndrome.
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Fernández-Lao C, Cantarero-Villanueva I, Díaz-Rodríguez L, Fernández-de-las-Peñas C, Sánchez-Salado C, Arroyo-Morales M. The influence of patient attitude toward massage on pressure pain sensitivity and immune system after application of myofascial release in breast cancer survivors: a randomized, controlled crossover study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2011; 35:94-100. [PMID: 22018755 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2011.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2011] [Revised: 07/07/2011] [Accepted: 07/13/2011] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of patient's attitudes toward massage on pressure pain sensitivity and the immune effects of myofascial release in breast cancer survivors (BCS). METHODS Twenty BCS participated. They presented to the laboratory at the same time of the day on 2 occasions separated by 2 weeks. At each session, they received either a myofascial release technique or control (special attention) intervention. Salivary flow rate, cortisol and immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentrations, and α-amylase activity were obtained before and immediately after intervention from saliva samples. Pressure pain thresholds (PPT) over the cervical spine and temporalis muscle were assessed bilaterally. The attitude toward massage (ATOM) scale was collected before the first session in all BCS. RESULTS The analysis of covariance revealed a significant intervention × time interaction for salivary flow rate (P = .010), but not α-amylase (P = .111), IgA (P = .655), and cortisol (P = .363) in favor of the experimental group: BCS exhibited an increase of salivary flow rate after myofascial release intervention. When the ATOM scale was included in the analysis, significant influence on IgA (P = .001) was found: BCS with positive attitude had a significant increase in IgA (P > .05). The analysis of covariance did not find a significant intervention × time interaction for PPT over the cervical spine or temporalis muscle, with no effect of ATOM scales for PPT (P > .05). CONCLUSION The current study suggests that myofascial release may lead to an immediate increase in salivary flow rate in BCS with cancer-related fatigue. We also found that the effect of myofascial release on immune function was modulated by a positive patient's attitude toward massage.
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Cantarero-Villanueva I, Fernández-Lao C, Díaz-Rodriguez L, Fernández-de-las-Peñas C, del Moral-Avila R, Arroyo-Morales M. A multimodal exercise program and multimedia support reduce cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors: A randomised controlled clinical trial. Eur J Integr Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2011.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Arroyo-Morales M, Fernández-Lao C, Ariza-García A, Toro-Velasco C, Winters M, Díaz-Rodríguez L, Cantarero-Villanueva I, Huijbregts P, Fernández-De-las-Peñas C. Psychophysiological Effects of Preperformance Massage Before Isokinetic Exercise. J Strength Cond Res 2011; 25:481-8. [DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0b013e3181e83a47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Moyer CA, Seefeldt L, Mann ES, Jackley LM. Does massage therapy reduce cortisol? A comprehensive quantitative review. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2011; 15:3-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2010] [Revised: 05/22/2010] [Accepted: 05/31/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Toro-Velasco C, Arroyo-Morales M, Fernández-de-las-Peñas C, Cleland JA, Barrero-Hernández FJ. Short-Term Effects of Manual Therapy on Heart Rate Variability, Mood State, and Pressure Pain Sensitivity in Patients With Chronic Tension-Type Headache: A Pilot Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2009; 32:527-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2009] [Revised: 04/29/2009] [Accepted: 05/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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