Effectiveness of myofascial release: systematic review of randomized controlled trials

MS Ajimsha, NR Al-Mudahka, JA Al-Madzhar - Journal of bodywork and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Introduction Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy that involves the
application of a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex, intended to restore …

Effectiveness of myofascial release in treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review

K Laimi, A Mäkilä, E Bärlund, N Katajapuu… - Clinical …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To evaluate the evidence on the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy to
relieve chronic musculoskeletal pain and to improve joint mobility, functioning level, and …

Lateral elbow pain and muscle function impairments: clinical practice guidelines linked to the international classification of functioning, disability and health from the …

AM Lucado, JM Day, JI Vincent, JC MacDermid… - Journal of Orthopaedic & …, 2022 - jospt.org
Although often described as a self-limiting condition and likely to resolve on its own, high
recurrence rates and extended sick leave frame a need for effective non-surgical treatment …

Treatment of lateral epicondylosis by using allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells: a pilot study

SY Lee, W Kim, C Lim, SG Chung - Stem Cells, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy is a novel regenerative approach for treating tendinopathy.
Here, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal …

The impact of massage therapy on function in pain populations—A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: Part I, patients experiencing …

C Crawford, C Boyd, CF Paat, A Price, L Xenakis… - Pain …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Purpose Pain is multi-dimensional and may be better addressed through a holistic,
biopsychosocial approach. Massage therapy is commonly practiced among patients seeking …

Effectiveness of myofascial release in the management of chronic low back pain in nursing professionals

MS Ajimsha, B Daniel, S Chithra - Journal of bodywork and movement …, 2014 - Elsevier
Summary Objective To investigate whether Myofascial release (MFR) when used as an
adjunct to specific back exercises (SBE) reduces pain and disability in chronic low back pain …

Clinical effectiveness of manual therapy for the management of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions: systematic review and update of UK evidence …

C Clar, A Tsertsvadze, R Court, GL Hundt… - Chiropractic & manual …, 2014 - Springer
Background This systematic review updated and extended the" UK evidence report" by
Bronfort et al.(Chiropr Osteopath 18: 3, 2010) with respect to conditions/interventions that …

Effects of myofascial release on pressure pain thresholds in patients with neck pain: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

M Rodríguez-Huguet, JL Gil-Salú… - American journal of …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Objective This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of myofascial release therapy (MRT)
for improving pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) and pain in patients with mechanical neck …

[HTML][HTML] The application of manual techniques in masticatory muscles relaxation as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders

P Urbański, B Trybulec, M Pihut - International journal of environmental …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are primarily characterized by pain as well as
disorders concerning the proper functioning of individual elements of the stomatognathic …

Effectiveness of myofascial release after breast cancer surgery in women undergoing conservative surgery and radiotherapy: a randomized controlled trial

P Serra-Añó, M Inglés, C Bou-Catalá… - Supportive Care in …, 2019 - Springer
Purpose The scars derived from the treatment of breast cancer lead to adverse effects such
as fibrosis or retractions of the connective tissue. Myofascial release (MR) seeks to reduce …