Preyde et al49
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Randomized controlled trial |
2 |
Four groups: comprehensive massage therapy (n=25, mean age 47.9±16.2); softtissue manipulation (n=25, mean age 46.5±18.4); remedial exercise and education (n=22, mean age 48.4± 12.9); placebo (n=26, mean age 41.9±16.6) |
Two massage therapists (each > 10 years experience) |
Friction, trigger points, neuromuscular therapy |
30 to 35 minutes each session. |
The comprehensive massage therapy group experienced significant changes in function/RDQ scores, less pain, and a decrease in PRI score. |
Furlan et al50
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Systematic Review |
1 |
MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, HealthSTAR, CINAHL, and dissertation abstracts |
Not applicable |
Any type of massage (using the hands or mechanical device) |
Not applicable |
Massage in combination with exercise and education may be beneficial for patients experiencing subacute or chronic nonspecific low back pain.
Acupuncture massage may be more effective than classic massage. Further studies are necessary to confirm this conclusion.
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Pettitt et al51
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Case report |
5 |
19-year old female distance runner |
Athletic trainer |
Effleurage |
5-minutes each weekday |
Massage one of several treatments employed in the recovery of the subject. |
Blackman et al52
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One group-repeated measures design |
3 |
Seven athletes (6 men and 1 woman). Mean age not provided (range 21 to 29 years) |
Not provided |
Longitudinal gliding, transverse gliding, digital ischemic pressure, myofascial release |
15-minute standardized protocol. Each patient received 6 treatments over a 5 week period. |
Anterior compartment pressures after the 5-week massage protocol demonstrated a nonsignificant increase.
Mean values for work output in dorsiflexion significantly increased after 5 weeks.
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