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Kim SY, Kim KS, Hwang YI. Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Mobilization and Myofascial Release on Muscle Activities during Dynamic Balance in Adults with Calf Muscle Shortening. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1038. [PMID: 38786448 PMCID: PMC11121053 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12101038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Mobilization with movement (MWM) and myofascial release (MFR) are treatment techniques that increase ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM). Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) facilitates waste drainage and improves soft tissue tension in peripheral tissues. To date, no studies have investigated how the combination of MLD, MWM, and MFR influences the human body. The purpose of this study is to determine how the combination of MLD, MWM, and MFR affects DFROM and balance ability. We randomly assigned 16 individuals (26 feet) to one of three groups: MWM-MFR (MR), MWM-MLD (MD), or MWM-MFR-MLD (MRD) intervention. To confirm the intervention effect of each group, DFROM was assessed using a modified lunge test, and dynamic balance was measured using a modified star excursion balance test. In the results, differences were found between the MR and MRD groups in PL and mGCM activities in the 1 section (p = 0.008, p = 0.036) and between the MD and MRD groups in mGCM activity in the 4 and 5 sections (p = 0.049, p = 0.004). We suggest that the application of MRD is the most effective intervention for increasing muscle activation of the PL and mGCM during the modified star excursion balance test.
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- Se-Yeon Kim
- Department of Physical Therapy, Smart Healthcare Convergence Research Center, Research Institute for Basic Sciences, The Graduate School, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Smart Healthcare Convergence Research Center, Research Institute for Basic Sciences, College of Life and Health Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Smart Healthcare Convergence Research Center, Research Institute for Basic Sciences, College of Life and Health Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan 31499, Republic of Korea;
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Ożóg P, Weber-Rajek M, Radzimińska A. Effects of Isolated Myofascial Release Therapy in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain-A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6143. [PMID: 37834787 PMCID: PMC10573556 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Dysfunctions of the lumbosacral area and related pain syndromes, such as chronic low back pain (CLBP), are among the most common musculoskeletal problems in modern society. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of isolated myofascial release techniques (MFR) in the treatment of CLBP in adults. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for studies published from 1 January 2013 to 1 March 2023. We included English-language randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of isolated MFR performed by a specialist on adults with CLBP. Only studies with a comparison group without treatment or with sham MFR were included. A total of 373 studies were detected, of which 6 studies were finally included in this review. There was a total of 397 CLBP patients aged 18-60 in all study groups. The studies evaluated the effects of a series of MFR treatments as well as a single intervention. After applying a series of treatments, a statistically significant reduction in pain intensity, improvement in the range of motion, reduction in the level of functional disability and fear-avoidance beliefs, as well as a decrease in the activity of paraspinal muscles at maximum trunk flexion were demonstrated. A single, 40-min complex intervention involving tissues at various depths significantly reduced the level of pain, improved the range of motion, and reduced the resting activity of paraspinal muscles in the standing position, but did not affect postural stability. The use of a single 5 min MFR technique did not affect pain intensity and sensitivity and functional disability. The findings suggest that the use of a series of isolated MFR improves the condition of patients with CLBP by reducing the intensity of pain, improving functional efficiency, and reducing the activity of the paraspinal muscles in the position of maximum forward bend. The use of a single intervention containing a set of techniques covering superficial and deep tissue also reduces the intensity of pain, improves mobility, and reduces the resting activity of the paraspinal muscles in a standing position. Given the small number of eligible studies with limitations, conclusions should be interpreted with caution and avoid overgeneralizing the benefits of isolated MFR based on limited or mixed evidence.
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- Piotr Ożóg
- Department of Physiotherapy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 87-100 Torun, Poland; (M.W.-R.); (A.R.)
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Nakai Y, Oe K, Matsuno R, Kiyama R, Kawada M, Takeshita Y, Miyazaki T, Araki S. Effect of Self-Myofascial Release of the Lower Back on Myofascial Gliding, Lumbar Flexibility, and Abdominal Trunk Muscle Strength: A Crossover Study. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:147. [PMID: 37624127 PMCID: PMC10460077 DOI: 10.3390/sports11080147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Roller massage has been recognized as an effective intervention for managing various conditions. However, data on the effects of roller massage on the dynamic mechanisms of the myofascial and soft tissues of the lower back are limited. This study aimed to examine the effect of the self-myofascial release of the lower back on myofascial gliding, lumbar flexibility, and abdominal trunk muscle strength using a roller massager. This crossover study included 24 college athletes who underwent three interventions-roller massage, static stretching, and control (rest). Before and after the intervention, lumbar and fascial gliding were evaluated using ultrasonography. Long-seat anteflexion (lumbar flexibility) and abdominal trunk muscle strength were assessed. The movement velocities of the subcutaneous tissue and the multifidus muscle over time were calculated using echo video analysis software, and gliding was estimated using the cross-correlation coefficient between the velocities. Gliding, lumbar flexibility, and abdominal trunk muscle strength showed significant intervention-by-time interactions. Roller massage significantly improved gliding, lumbar flexibility, and abdominal trunk muscle strength. The self-myofascial release of the lower back using a roller massager improved the lumbar/fascia gliding, lumbar flexibility, and abdominal trunk muscle strength compared to static stretching.
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- Yuki Nakai
- Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Daiichi Institute of Technology, 1-10-2 Kokubuchuo, Kirishima City 899-4395, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nippon Bunri University, 1727 Ichiki, Oita City 870-0397, Japan;
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- Kirishima Orthopedics Clinic, 8-31 Kokubuchuoh, Kirishima City 899-4341, Japan;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City 890-8544, Japan; (R.K.); (M.K.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City 890-8544, Japan; (R.K.); (M.K.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City 890-8544, Japan; (R.K.); (M.K.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima City 890-8544, Japan;
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- Course of Physical Therapist, Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tohoku Fukushi University, 1-8-1 Kunimi Aoba-ku, Sendai City 981-8522, Japan;
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Ożóg P, Weber-Rajek M, Radzimińska A, Goch A. Analysis of Postural Stability Following the Application of Myofascial Release Techniques for Low Back Pain-A Randomized-Controlled Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:2198. [PMID: 36767565 PMCID: PMC9915703 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most frequently observed disorders of the musculoskeletal system in the modern population. It is suggested that myofascial disorders in the highly innervated thoracolumbar fascia (TLF), reported in patients with LBP, may be an underlying cause of the ailment. Research also confirms that patients with LBP demonstrate poorer postural stability compared with individuals without the condition. Myofascial release techniques (MFR) are additional therapeutic options that complement existing therapies and help provide a more holistic treatment for chronic LBP (CLBP). OBJECTIVE Evaluation of changes in postural stability following one MFR intervention applied to CLBP subjects immediately after manual therapy and after a month. It was hypothesized that postural stability is going to aggravate immediately after the MFR intervention and improve one month after treatment compared with the baseline results before the treatment. METHODS 113 patients with CLBP participated in a randomized-controlled trial. The experimental group (n = 59) received one MFR intervention, whereas the control group (n = 54) did not receive any therapeutic intervention. Posturography was performed to determine experimental group's immediate response to the therapy and to evaluate the experimental and control groups' responses to the therapy one month after the intervention. RESULTS Only 2 out of 12 comparisons of stabilometric parameters demonstrated reliable effects that are in line with our research hypotheses. Even though both comparisons were observed for therapy outcomes within the experimental group, no reliable differences between the groups were found. CONCLUSIONS A single MFR treatment in the TLF did not affect postural stability in CLBP patients in the experimental group. Further studies are needed to extend the findings by performing a series of holistic MFR treatments applied to a larger area of the body surface that would induce more general tissue changes and thus having a greater impact on postural stability.
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Parikh RJ, Sutaria JM, Ahsan M, Nuhmani S, Alghadir AH, Khan M. Effects of myofascial release with tennis ball on spasticity and motor functions of upper limb in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29926. [PMID: 35945719 PMCID: PMC9351921 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Impaired motor function and upper extremity spasticity are common concerns in patients after stroke. It is essential to plan therapeutic techniques to recover from the stroke. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of myofascial release with the tennis ball on spasticity and motor functions of the upper extremity in patients with chronic stroke. METHODS Twenty-two chronic stroke patients (male-16, female-6) were selected to conduct this study. Two groups were formed: the control group (n=11) which included conventional physiotherapy only and the experimental group (n=11) which included conventional physiotherapy along with tennis ball myofascial release - in both groups interventions were performed for 6 sessions (35 minutes/session) per week for a total of 4 weeks. The conventional physiotherapy program consisted of active and passive ROM exercises, positional stretch exercises, resistance strength training, postural control exercises, and exercises to improve lower limb functions. All patients were evaluated with a modified Ashworth scale for spasticity of upper limb muscles (biceps brachii, pronator teres, and the long finger flexors) and a Fugl-Meyer assessment scale for upper limb motor functions before and after 4 weeks. Nonparametric (Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test) tests were used to analyze data statistically. This study has been registered on clinicaltrial.gov (ID: NCT05242679). RESULTS A significant improvement (P < .05) was observed in the spasticity of all 3 muscles in both groups. For upper limb motor functions, significant improvement (P < .05) was observed in the experimental group only. When both groups were compared, greater improvement (P < .05) was observed in the experimental group in comparison to the control group for both spasticity of muscles and upper limb motor functions. CONCLUSION Myofascial release performed with a tennis ball in conjunction with conventional physiotherapy has more beneficial effects on spasticity and motor functions of the upper extremity in patients with chronic stroke compared to conventional therapy alone.
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- Rutu J. Parikh
- Government Physiotherapy College, Government Spine Institute, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India
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- Government Physiotherapy College, Government Spine Institute, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- * Correspondence: Masood Khan, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box. 10219, Riyadh-11433, Saudi Arabia (e-mail: , )
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