Effects Of Myofascial Release Technique Research Articles

Effects of Myofascial Release Technique along with Cognitive Behavior Therapy in University Students with Chronic Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on pain, craniovertebral angle (CVA), and neck disability in university students with chronic neck pain and forward head posture. A total of sixty-six eligible participants with chronic neck pain and forward head posture were randomized into the Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT) group (n = 33) and MRT and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) group (n = 33). Clinical outcomes included neck pain measured using the numerical pain rating scale, neck disability measured through the neck disability index, and forward head posture measured through the cranial vertebral angle. The outcomes were assessed at baseline and the four and eight weeks after the intervention. Both groups showed significant improvement in pain intensity, CVA, and neck disability after the intervention. However, the CBT group demonstrated greater improvements than the MRT group. The difference in outcomes between the groups was statistically significant. Myofascial Release Therapy combined with CBT is an effective treatment method for patients with chronic neck pain and forward head posture.

Effects of myofascial release technique in patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy: A single blind-randomized clinical trial

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the myofascial release technique in individuals diagnosed with unilateral cervical radiculopathy. Materials and methodsThirty-four cervical radiculopathy patients were randomly assigned to either the myofascial release group or the exercise group. Both groups received conventional treatment. Additionally, the exercise group performed stretching and strengthening exercises while the myofascial release group received the myofascial release technique. The pain pressure threshold, muscle strength, cervical range of motion, pain, and disability variables were assessed for all patients. ResultsThe myofascial release group demonstrated significantly larger improvements in flexion (p = 0.001), extension (p = 0.037), left rotation (p = 0.012), and left lateral flexion (p = 0.001) range of motions compared to the exercise group. Muscle strength in the wrist flexors (p < 0.001), wrist extensors (p < 0.010), biceps (p < 0.001) and triceps (p < 0.001) were significantly higher in the myofascial release group compared to the exercise group. And, again, the myofascial release group demonstrated significantly larger improvements in wrist flexors (p < 0.001), wrist extensors (p < 0.001), biceps (p < 0.001), triceps (p < 0.001), pectorals (p < 0.001), subscapularis (p < 0.001), upper trapezius (p = 0.002), and the pain pressure threshold. Finally, the myofascial release group demonstrated statistically significant improvements in pain (p < 0.001) and disability (p < 0.001) scales compared to the exercise group. ConclusionEvaluation of the arm muscle strength and pain pressure threshold variables in patients with cervical radiculopathy may benefit clinicians in the preparation of treatments. Cervical radiculopathy symptoms may improve after the application of myofascial release techniques. A customized cervical exercise program and conventional treatment could be added to the non-surgical treatment of cervical radiculopathy.

Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique and Muscle Energy Technique on Pain and Physical Function among Smartphone Users with Trapezitis

Introduction: Trapezitis is the most common musculoskeletal disorder caused by the inflammation of the trapezius muscle which leads to muscle spasms and pain in the neck. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among smartphone users ranges from 1% to 67.8%. The prevalence of neck pain in young adults among smartphone users in the past 12 months was 47.4%. Smartphone usage for prolonged periods of time causes repetitive strain of muscles. Physiotherapists utilise a wide range of interventions in the management of trapezitis including myofascial release technique and muscle energy technique. The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of myofascial release technique and muscle energy technique on pain and physical function among smartphone users with trapezitis. Methodology: 60 subjects were selected for the study and were randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Each group had 30 subjects within the age group of 18-25 years. Group A was given myofascial release technique along with cryotherapy and Group B was given muscle energy technique with cryotherapy. The parameters of the study included: Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) scale pre-test and post-test comparison done between the groups. Results: Approximate descriptive statistics and interferential statistics along with the graphical methods were used. Both pre-test and post-test measures were analysed statistically using t-test to test the effectiveness of each technique. P value between the group NPRS and NDI (p &lt; 0.0001) shows significance in the subjects. Conclusion: It was concluded that muscle energy technique was better than myofascial release technique among smartphone users with trapezitis.

Effect of Remote Myofascial Release on Lumbar Elasticity and Pain in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of myofascial release technique of a remote area on lumbar elasticity and low back pain (LBP) in patients with chronic nonspecific LBP. MethodsFor this clinical trial, 32 participants with nonspecific LBP were assigned to a myofascial release group (n = 16) or a remote release group (n = 16). Participants in the myofascial release group received 4 sessions of myofascial release to the lumbar region. The remote release group received 4 myofascial release sessions to the crural and hamstring fascia of the lower limbs. Low back pain severity and elastic modulus of the lumbar myofascial tissue were assessed before and after treatment by the Numeric Pain Scale and ultrasonography examinations. ResultsThe mean pain and elastic coefficient in each group before and after myofascial release interventions were significantly different (P ≤ .0005). The results showed that the changes in mean pain and elastic coefficient of the 2 groups after myofascial release interventions were not significantly different from each other (F[1–22] = 1.48, P = .230, 95% confidence interval) (effect size = 0.22). ConclusionThe improvements in the outcome measures for both groups suggest that remote myofascial release was effective in patients with chronic nonspecific LBP. The remote myofascial release of the lower limbs reduced the elastic modulus of the lumbar fascia and LBP.

A Comparative Study of Immediate Effects of Myofascial Release Technique and Positional Release Technique on Trapezitis among the College Students

Background: Trapezitis is one of the common inflammatory conditions seen among college going students due to prolonged faulty posture, overuse, stressful neck movement, etc. Students with trapezitis usually complaints of pain, decreased range of motion and difficulty in activities of daily living. Objectives: To compare the immediate effects of Myofascial Release Technique and Positional Release Technique on pain intensity, cervical range of motion, and neck disability index in trapezitis among college students. Methodology: A total of 100 students with trapezitis meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were allocated into two groups to receive single session of Myofascial Release Technique and Positional Release Technique respectively. Pre and Post intervention scores of VAS, CROM and NDI were measured. Results: Post intervention score of pain intensity in terms of VAS, cervical range of motion and NDI score showed extremely significant improvement within the groups (p&lt;0.0001). While comparing between two groups, there was no statistical significance. Conclusion: Myofascial Release Technique and Positional Release Technique both are effective in the treatment of trapezius trigger points associated with postural neck pain. KEYWORDS: Trigger Points, Students, Myofascial Release Technique, Positional Release Technique, Active Trigger Point, Latent Trigger Point, Trapezitis.

Effects of Myofascial Release Technique with Preservation Physical Therapy on the Low Back Pain and Range of Motion and Body Function of Patients in Acute Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Myofascial Release Technique with Preservation Physical Therapy on the Low Back Pain and Range of Motion and Body Function of Patients in Acute Traffic Accidents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Immediate Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Muscle Flexibility, Vertical Jump Height in Recreational Badminton Players

Introduction: In the life of a normal human function or in doing activity of daily living muscular flexibility plays an important role. Flexibility is the ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain free range of motion. A limitation in the muscular flexibility leads to several musculoskeletal overuse injuries in players life and remarkably affect a person’s level of function. Myofascial Release (MFR) is a manual soft tissue technique that is frequently used in physical therapy for the flexibility purpose. Aim: To find out the immediate effects of MFR on muscle flexibility, vertical jump height in recreational badminton players. Materials and Methods: This was a case control study design with total of 60 recreational badminton players were recruited for the study during July 2018 to May 2019 for 10 months. All the subject was assigned into three groups as per the selected muscle like quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscle. Vertical jump height Knee flexion angle Popliteal Angle (PA) distance from the wall (Lunge test) was measured pre-intervention and post intervention. MFR technique was applied as an intervention. Paired sample t test was used to find out the immediate effect. Results: Quadriceps and hamstring play a significant effect in vertical jump height and the flexibility of the muscles increases after the administration of MFR. Vertical jump height for quadriceps group (p&lt;0.029) showed extremely significant improvement. Flexibility of quadriceps (p&lt;0.001), hamstring (p&lt;0.001) and calf (p&lt;0.001) also showed significant differences. Conclusion: The study concluded that MFR has immediate effect on increasing muscle flexibility and muscle power.

Influence of myofascial release technique toward changes in pain level among non-specific low back pain patients

Non-specific low back pain is a condition causes pain in the lower back that cannot be found in a specific disorder included mechanical pain, joint pain, postural pain, muscle strain, ligament sprain and muscle spasm. This study aims to determine the effect of myofascial release technique toward changes in pain level in non-specific low back pain patients. The study was used quasi-experimental design using time-series experimental design. The study population were all non-specific low back pain patients seeking treatment at Physiotherapy Poli of Bontang Hospital. The samples were 20 patients who met the inclusion criteria. The data was analysed using Wilcoxon test with SPSS program. The result showed that highest number of non-specific low back pain patients were aged ≥45 years old. The study also showed changes in pain level on post-test 1 and post-test2 was high than pre-test. The pain level before and after given Myofascial Release Technique showed significant changes with pre-post 1 and pre-test 2 = 0.000 with 95% confidence level. Based on Wilcoxon test with pre-post 1 and pre-post 2=0.000<0.05 had shown there was an effect of Myofascial Release Technique on changes in the pain level with nonspecific low back pain.

The Effect of Myofascial Release Technique on the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea in Psoas Muscle

The Effect of Myofascial Release Technique on the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea in Psoas Muscle

The Effects Of Myofascial Release Technique Combined With Core Stabilization Exercise In Elderly With Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled, Single-Blind Study.

PurposeTo evaluate the effects of Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) with a roller massager combined with core stabilization exercises (CSE) in elderly with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP).Patients and methodsA total of forty-five participants were randomly divided into two groups (CSE and CSE+MRT). A core stabilization exercise program was applied for the participants in the CSE group for 3 days per week for a total of 6 weeks. In addition to the core stabilization exercises, myofascial relaxation technique with a roller massager was performed for 3 days per week for 6 weeks for the participants in the CSE+MRT group. Participants were assessed in terms of pain, low back disability, lower body flexibility, kinesiophobia, core stability endurance, spinal mobility, gait characteristics and quality of life both pre- and post-treatment.ResultsIt was found that the improvement in core stability endurance (p=0.031) and spinal mobility (in the sagittal plane) (p=0.022) was greater in the CSE+MRT group compared to the CSE group. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of pain, low back disability, lower body flexibility, kinesiophobia, gait characteristics and quality of life (p>0.05).ConclusionThe current study suggests that myofascial release technique with a roller massager combined with core stabilization exercises can be a better choice in the treatment of NSLBP in elderly.ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT03898089.

The Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Depression Following Pain Reduction in a Depressive Patient Suffering from Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report

Abstract Introduction Chronic pain and depression are known to interact, possibly through common neurotransmitters and pathways. Frozen shoulder is among the most debilitating musculoskeletal disorders, with a prevalence of 2–5%. Managing one of these disorders may induce dramatic effects on the other. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of myofascial release on the attenuation of depression following pain reduction in a patient with depression and frozen shoulder. Case report/Method A 49-year-old woman with a history of depression for the previous 6 years was referred to us with a diagnosis of left side frozen shoulder. Initial range of shoulder flexion and abduction were 95 and 80 degrees respectively, and pain intensity on a visual analog scale was 10/10. Debilitating pain disturbed her sleep. Muscle weakness was documented with manual muscle testing. The myofascial release technique for the serratus anterior was applied in 5 sessions. Results Shoulder pain was considerably attenuated and range of motion improved notable following treatment. The patient’s Beck Depression Inventory score improved by15 points. Discussion These improvements might be attributed to the interrelationship between pain and depression.

Correction: The Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Depression Following Pain Reduction in a Depressive Patient Suffering from Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report

Correction: The Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Depression Following Pain Reduction in a Depressive Patient Suffering from Frozen Shoulder: A Case Report

Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Trial

Abstract Background Disc herniation is one of the factors that causes low back pain (LBP). Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a myofascial release technique on pain and disability in patients with chronic lumbar disc herniation. Method 30 patients with a herniated lumbar disc, divided into 2 groups. One group (n=15) received electrotherapeutic modalities (TENS, pulsed ultrasound, hot packs) in addition to the myofascial release technique (MFR) on trigger points in 9 soft tissue elements. The other group (n=15) received only electrotherapeutic modalities. All patients underwent 10 treatment sessions. In both groups we assessed back and lower extremity pain intensity, functional disability level and trigger point pain threshold before treatment and after 5 and 10 sessions. Results For back pain, the median between-group differences (95% CI) compared to baseline were 2 (1–2) after the 5th session and 2 (1–4) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and 10th sessions was 1 (0–2). For functional disability, the mean between-group differences (95% CI) compared to baseline were 5 points (1.8–8.1) after the 5th session and 8.3 points (4.2–12.3) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and tenth sessions was 3.34 points (1.02–5.6). For trigger point pain threshold, the mean between-group differences compared to baseline were −1.47 kg/cm2 (−1.7 to − 1.17) after the 5th session and −3.17 (−3.6 to −2.7) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and 10th sessions was −1.7 kg/cm2 (−2.04 to −1.3). Conclusion In conclusion, MFR might be an effective treatment for reducing pain and disability in patients with chronic lumbar disc herniation.

Effects of Myofascial Release Technique on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Randomized Trial

Background Disc herniation is one of the factors that causes low back pain (LBP). Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a myofascial release technique on pain and disability in patients with chronic lumbar disc herniation. Method 30 patients with a herniated lumbar disc, divided into 2 groups. One group (n=15) received electrotherapeutic modalities (TENS, pulsed ultrasound, hot packs) in addition to the myofascial release technique (MFR) on trigger points in 9 soft tissue elements. The other group (n=15) received only electrotherapeutic modalities. All patients underwent 10 treatment sessions. In both groups we assessed back and lower extremity pain intensity, functional disability level and trigger point pain threshold before treatment and after 5 and 10 sessions. Results For back pain, the median between-group differences (95% CI) compared to baseline were 2 (1–2) after the 5th session and 2 (1–4) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and 10th sessions was 1 (0–2). For functional disability, the mean between-group differences (95% CI) compared to baseline were 5 points (1.8–8.1) after the 5th session and 8.3 points (4.2–12.3) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and tenth sessions was 3.34 points (1.02–5.6). For trigger point pain threshold, the mean between-group differences compared to baseline were −1.47 kg/cm2 (−1.7 to − 1.17) after the 5th session and −3.17 (−3.6 to −2.7) after the 10th session; the difference between the 5th and 10th sessions was −1.7 kg/cm2 (−2.04 to −1.3). Conclusion In conclusion, MFR might be an effective treatment for reducing pain and disability in patients with chronic lumbar disc herniation.

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Trapezius pain is the classic stress pain and it is the most common musculoskeletal disorder. It is usually caused by placing too much stress or strain over the trapezius muscle. The upper trapezius muscle is designated as postural muscle and it is highly susceptible to overuse. Trapezius muscles help with the function of neck rotation, side bending and extension. Tightness in the muscles can decrease the range of motion of the neck. The decrease in motion can negatively affect the mobility of the cervical joints. Limited range of motion creates an increase in soft tissue tightness, with an ensuing pain-spasm cycle which can be difficult to break. Physiotherapy techniques like myofascial release technique and Positional release therapy has been proposed as an adjunct to conventional therapy to treat trapezitis. Giving myofascial release technique and positional release therapy along with LASER and exercises improves the cervical range of motion and relieves pain and enhances quality of life in the patient with trapezitis. Hence this study is aimed to determine the effect of myofascial release technique and positional release therapy in trapezitis. STUDY DESIGN: Comparative study design SETTING: Out Patient Department of Orthopedics, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science Hospital and Research Center, Bangalore. Out Patient Department of Physiotherapy, Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore. OUTCOME MEASURES: Visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Cervical ROM, Neck disability index. METHOD: Comparative Study design was used for this study. Inclusion criteria- Age: 20-50 year, Patients with unilateral trapezitis. Exclusion criteria- Traumatic Neck Injury, Fracture of cervical vertebras, Cervical Spinal Cord Compromise, Cervical Radiculopathy, Spondylolysthesis of the cervical spine, A history of heart disease or the presence of a pacemaker, epilepsy, a psychological disorder or pregnancy .Sixty subjects with unilateral upper trapezius spasm were randomly allocated into two groups namely Group A and Group B and treated with LASER which was common to both the groups Myofacial release technique was given to group A and Positional Release Therapy was given to the Group B respectively for Alternatively 3 days for four weeks after obtaining informed consent. RESULT: This study showed statistically significant improvement in lateral flexion (p=0.001), reduction in Pain intensity (p=0.001) and improvement in functional ability (p=0.001) in both the