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Effect of Foot Reflexology on Reduction of Labour Pain Among Primigravida Mothers. 足部反射疗法对减轻初产妇分娩疼痛的影响。
Manju Mohan, Linda Varghese
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Evaluating, Improving, and Appreciating Peer Review at IJTMB. 评估、改进和欣赏IJTMB的同行评审。
Ann Blair Kennedy
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The Case for Therapeutic Massage as an Adjuvant in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients. 治疗性按摩辅助治疗新冠肺炎住院患者的案例分析
Assem Al Refaei
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Massage for Combat Injuries in Veteran with Undisclosed PTSD: a Retrospective Case Report. 按摩治疗未暴露创伤后应激障碍退伍军人战斗损伤的回顾性病例报告。
Mica Rosenow, Niki Munk
{"title":"Massage for Combat Injuries in Veteran with Undisclosed PTSD: a Retrospective Case Report.","authors":"Mica Rosenow,&nbsp;Niki Munk","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Massage has shown promise in reducing symptoms related to dissociation and anxiety that can exacerbate chronic pain and suffering. The combat wounded, veteran population is increasing and requires a multidisciplinary approach for comprehensive treatment. This case study examines massage therapy use to improve veteran combat injury rehabilitation and recovery experience through purposive, retrospective, and comprehensive SOAP note review.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 31-year-old White male received seven, 60-min, full body massages for combat related shoulder injury complications incurred approximately six years before presentation. The right shoulder sustained a broken humeral head and complete dislocation during a defensive maneuver in a life-threatening attack. This case study utilized data from three different assessments: goniometric measurements for shoulder range of motion, observation and documentation for environmental comfort behaviors, and client self-report for treatment goal attainment. Six weekly, full body, 60-min massages were completed sequentially. A follow-up 60-min treatment was completed at Week 8. Treatment to the injured area included focused trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to the neck, shoulder, and chest.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Total percent change for active flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation were 12.5, 150, 40, 167, 14.3, and 0%, respectively. Total percent change for passive flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation were 63.6, 350, 66.7, 450, 133, and 77.8%, respectively. Environmental comfort behaviors were reduced. Client treatment goals were attained.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Massage therapy provided meaningful benefit to a combat injury for a veteran with PTSD.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7892331/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25422807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparison of Glutues Maximus Activation to Flexion Bias Exercises Along with MET Technique in Subjects with Anterior Rotated Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction-a Randomised Controlled Trial. 骶髂关节前旋功能障碍患者的臀大肌激活与屈曲偏倚练习联合MET技术的比较——一项随机对照试验。
Vaidya Sanika, Venkatesan Prem, Harikesan Karvannan
{"title":"Comparison of Glutues Maximus Activation to Flexion Bias Exercises Along with MET Technique in Subjects with Anterior Rotated Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction-a Randomised Controlled Trial.","authors":"Vaidya Sanika,&nbsp;Venkatesan Prem,&nbsp;Harikesan Karvannan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is the primary source of low-back pain. Main muscles forming the force closure of sacroiliac joint are the biceps femoris and gluteus maximus which increase the stability through massive attachments via sacrotuberous ligament. However, there is a dearth of literature of the importance of activation of gluteus maximus in SIJD.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To study the effect of gluteus maximus activation on Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), visual analog scale (VAS), and pelvic tilt angle in subjects with anterior rotated sacrolilac joint dysfunction.</p><p><strong>Settings: </strong>The study was conducted in outpatient Physiotherapy Department, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Anterior rotated SIJD subjects were recruited in the study. They were divided into two groups (experimental and control groups) by block randomisation.</p><p><strong>Research design: </strong>This is a randomised control trial.</p><p><strong>Controlled treatment: </strong>Treatment order was determined by block randomisation. The subjects of both experimental and control group received Muscle Energy Technique (MET) technique on 1<sup>st</sup> session to correct the anterior rotated SIJD. The experimental group received gluteus maximus activation protocol, whereas the control group received flexion bias exercises. The groups received the treatment of 20 mins per session. There were two supervised sessions per week for four weeks.</p><p><strong>Main outcome measures: </strong>The primary outcome measure in the study is Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The secondary outcome measures included visual analog scale (VAS) and Palpation Meter (PALM).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>48 subjects (26 females, 22 males) were randomised into experimental and control groups having anterior rotation SIJD, and average age in groups was 38.83 ± 11.4 years and 34.96 ± 9.5 years, respectively. The within-group analysis showed significant improvements in only ODI outcome of both the groups (<i>p</i> = .001). The between-group analysis in both groups did not show any statistical significant difference in ODI, VAS, or PALM.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The flexion bias exercise and the gluteus maximus activation exercises used in this study were equally effective in improving physical function and reduction in pain, and maintaining the normal pelvic angle in subjects with anterior rotated SIJD.</p>","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7892328/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25422810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluating, Improving, and Appreciating Peer Review at IJTMB 评估、改进和赞赏IJTMB的同行评审
Ann Blair Kennedy, LMT, BCTMB, DrPH
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引用次数: 1
Comparison of Glutues Maximus Activation to Flexion Bias Exercises Along with MET Technique in Subjects with Anterior Rotated Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction—a Randomised Controlled Trial 骶髂关节前旋功能障碍患者的臀大肌激活与屈曲偏倚练习联合MET技术的比较——一项随机对照试验
Vaidya Sanika, prem venkatesan, H. Karvannan
{"title":"Comparison of Glutues Maximus Activation to Flexion Bias Exercises Along with MET Technique in Subjects with Anterior Rotated Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction—a Randomised Controlled Trial","authors":"Vaidya Sanika, prem venkatesan, H. Karvannan","doi":"10.3822/IJTMB.V14I1.557","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3822/IJTMB.V14I1.557","url":null,"abstract":"Background Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is the primary source of low-back pain. Main muscles forming the force closure of sacroiliac joint are the biceps femoris and gluteus maximus which increase the stability through massive attachments via sacrotuberous ligament. However, there is a dearth of literature of the importance of activation of gluteus maximus in SIJD. Purpose To study the effect of gluteus maximus activation on Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), visual analog scale (VAS), and pelvic tilt angle in subjects with anterior rotated sacrolilac joint dysfunction. Settings The study was conducted in outpatient Physiotherapy Department, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India. Participants Anterior rotated SIJD subjects were recruited in the study. They were divided into two groups (experimental and control groups) by block randomisation. Research Design This is a randomised control trial. Controlled Treatment Treatment order was determined by block randomisation. The subjects of both experimental and control group received Muscle Energy Technique (MET) technique on 1st session to correct the anterior rotated SIJD. The experimental group received gluteus maximus activation protocol, whereas the control group received flexion bias exercises. The groups received the treatment of 20 mins per session. There were two supervised sessions per week for four weeks. Main Outcome Measures The primary outcome measure in the study is Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The secondary outcome measures included visual analog scale (VAS) and Palpation Meter (PALM). Results 48 subjects (26 females, 22 males) were randomised into experimental and control groups having anterior rotation SIJD, and average age in groups was 38.83 ± 11.4 years and 34.96 ± 9.5 years, respectively. The within-group analysis showed significant improvements in only ODI outcome of both the groups (p = .001). The between-group analysis in both groups did not show any statistical significant difference in ODI, VAS, or PALM. Conclusion The flexion bias exercise and the gluteus maximus activation exercises used in this study were equally effective in improving physical function and reduction in pain, and maintaining the normal pelvic angle in subjects with anterior rotated SIJD.","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47828160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 3
Effect of Foot Reflexology on Reduction of Labour Pain Among Primigravida Mothers 足部反射疗法对减轻初产妇分娩疼痛的影响
Manju Mohan, L. Varghese
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Structural Integration Case Report: a Global Intervention Challenging the Limitations of Local Rehabilitation* 结构整合案例报告:挑战局部康复局限性的全球干预*
Bernice Landels, Bachelor Health Studies
{"title":"Structural Integration Case Report: a Global Intervention Challenging the Limitations of Local Rehabilitation*","authors":"Bernice Landels, Bachelor Health Studies","doi":"10.3822/IJTMB.V14I1.597","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3822/IJTMB.V14I1.597","url":null,"abstract":"Background Conventional rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries post-surgery is generally site-specific and aims to return the person to ‘normal’ function. Commonly, conventional treatment focuses locally and little or no attention is given to comorbidities, other symptoms, postural compensations, or adaptations either pre-existing or resulting from the injury. Structural Integration (SI) is a manual therapy applied to and focusing on fascial continuities throughout the whole body. This case report explores SI as a global, whole-body intervention for rehabilitation. Purpose To examine the effects of a whole-body approach that addresses local and global symptoms following ankle surgery. Methods The Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (ATSI formerly KMI) 12-series protocol was applied and a selection of outcome measures were used to track progress and assess the efficacy of SI. Ankle mobility and function was assessed primarily using Weight-Bearing Lunge Test and Lower Extremity Functional Scale. Local pain was reported using the McGill Pain Questionnaire. General well-being was evaluated using subjective questioning and the WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire. Results Local results included increased mobility and function to affected leg, and reduced pain and swelling. Global results included an improvement in physical and psychological well-being, with the reduction of pain and dysfunction in other areas. Conclusion This case report demonstrates global benefits of a whole-body approach when structural integration is applied during rehabilitation. More clinical research that includes SI is needed to determine if the local and global results shown in this case study can be demonstrated in additional rehabilitation populations.","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45020955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Case for Therapeutic Massage as an Adjuvant in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients 治疗性按摩辅助治疗新冠肺炎住院患者的案例分析
Assem Al Refaei
{"title":"The Case for Therapeutic Massage as an Adjuvant in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients","authors":"Assem Al Refaei","doi":"10.3822/IJTMB.V14I1.623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3822/IJTMB.V14I1.623","url":null,"abstract":"Massage therapy is one of the most popular complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) therapies, in which the manipulation of soft tissue alleviates muscular aches and pains, improves sleep, and promotes mental wellbeing.(1) Massage therapy significantly affects general wellbeing, and has been shown to have beneficial effects in many diseases, including autism, pain syndromes, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders.(2) According to a recent systematic review, the utility of massage therapy in adult intensive care unit patients improved vital signs and reduced pain and anxiety. (3) The latter, along with other psychiatric disturbances, exhibited an increase during COVID-19 pandemic.(4) For instance, Zhao et al.(5) observed an increase in the Chinese general public anxiety levels during COVID-19 pandemic when compared with previous studies. Measured for by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), anxiety was significantly higher among hospitalized COVID-19 patients who eventually died, when compared to survivors.(6) Anxiety levels in these patients were correlated with cortisol levels, the body’s stress hormone, which, for its part, was associated with higher mortality among COVID-19 patients.(6,7) In fact, there’s a 42% increase in the hazard of mortality in COVID-19 patients with doubled cortisol concentrations.(7) The primary mechanism by which cortisol exerts the aforementioned outcomes is at the heart of its immunoregulatory functions, which include altered neutrophil, macrophage, and dendritic cell functions along with impaired lymphocyte egress, natural killer cell cytotoxicity, and induction of apoptosis in lymphocytes.(8-10) The majority of these changes directly and indirectly impair the initiation and progression of an adaptive immune response, the response that eventually clears severe infections and confers long-term protection through memory cell maturation and antibody production.(9) This is evident in the cortisol-correlated reduction in influenza-specific IgG antibodies, upon influenza vaccination in chronically stressed dementia caregivers.(11) Furthermore, a 2009 meta-analysis revealed inadequate antibody responses to influenza vaccine among 59% of stressed individuals versus 41% of less-stressed individuals.(12) Herein lies the case for massage therapy as a complementary piece in COVID-19 management, as it could reduce cortisol levels and thus reduce its accompanied immunological disturbances and improve clinical outcomes.(13) In support of this hypothesis is a study by Loft et al.,(14) in which a 4-week massage intervention improved antibody responses to hepatitis B vaccine in students in an academic examinations period. Massage therapy also reduced cortisol, and improved natural killer cells numbers and functions in HIV patients.(15) Furthermore, massage therapy reduced the nuclear accumulation of the inflammatory transcription factor, NFκB in exercise-induced muscle injury biopsies. Massage therapy also benefited m","PeriodicalId":39090,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44759800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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