Effect Of Massage Research Articles

Therapeutic effect of manual massage on early postpartum rectus abdominis separation and postpartum depression.

Rectus abdominis separation (DRA) affects pelvic stability and body image. No studies have explored the effects of manual massage on early postpartum DRA and postpartum depression. To analyze the curative effect of massage on early postpartum DRA and its impact on postpartum depression and thus its ability promote the overall psychosomatic rehabilitation of postpartum women. Data were retrospectively collected on 70 primiparous women with postpartum DRA who underwent rehabilitation at the Postpartum Rehabilitation Center of Huzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital from October 2022 to September 2023. The patients were divided into the Group S (35 cases, biomimetic electrical stimulation treatment) and Group L (35 cases, biomimetic electrical stimulation combined with manual massage treatment). Baseline data, the edinburgh postpartum depression scale (EPDS) score, and the visual analog scale (VAS) scores for rectus abdominis distance, waist circumference, and lower back pain before and after treatment were compared. No significant differences were found in the baseline data, rectus abdominis distance, waist circumference, and VAS and EPDS scores between the two groups before treatment (P > 0.05). After treatment, the distance between rectus abdominis and waist circumference in Group L were significantly smaller than those in Group S (P < 0.05). Furthermore, lower back pain (VAS score) and the EPDS score in Group L were significantly lower than those in Group S (P < 0.05). Manual massage can significantly reduce early postpartum DRA, waist circumference, and back pain and improve the patient's mental state and postpartum depression.

Differences in the interaction effect between telerehabilitation self-stretching and telerehabilitation self-massage on DOMS

Background and purpose The aim of this research is to determine the differences in the interaction effect between telerehabilitation self-stretching and telerehabilitation self-massage on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Material and methods The research method used in this study is a quasi-experimental design with a two-group pre-test and post-test method. This study aims to find the relationship between dependent and independent variables. The location used in this study was the FitHub Prof gym and fitness center. Dr. Soepomo Street Number 30 Tebet Jakarta Selatan. We relied on a sufficient population and sample size to conduct a telerehabilitation self-stretching study for weightlifters. During this study, 18 treatments were performed over 6 weeks, 3 times per week. Results Comparing of groups A1B1 &gt;&lt; A1B2. In the numeric rating scale &lt;5 group who were given Telerehabilitation self-stretching (A1) treatment, there was a difference in the test results for NRS &lt;5 (B1) and those with numeric rating scale &gt;5 (B2). This is proven by the Sig value. = 0.000 &lt; 0.05. Compare groups A1B1 &gt;&lt; A2B1. In the Telerehabilitation self-stretching group which had a numeric rating scale &gt;5 (B1), there was no difference in the test results between the Telerehabilitation self-stretching (A1) and the Telerehabilitation self-massage (A2) test results. This is proven by the Sig value. = 0.886 &gt; 0.05. Compare groups A1B2 &gt;&lt; A2B2. In the Telerehabilitation self Massage group which had a numeric rating scale &lt;5 (B2), there was no difference in the test results between the Telerehabilitation self Stretching (A1) and the Telerehabilitation self Massage (A2) test results. This is proven by the Sig value. = 0.983 &gt; 0.05. Comparing groups A2B1&gt;&lt; A2B2. In the numeric rating scale &gt; 5 group who were given Telerehabilitation self Massage (A2) treatment, there was a difference in test results between numeric rating scale &lt; 5 (B1) and those with numeric rating scale &gt; 5 (B2). This is proven by the Sig value. = 0.000 &gt; 0.05. Conclusions There is a difference in the effect between telerehabilitation self stretching and telerehabilitation self massage on reducing pain using the NRS scale. There is no influence between the numeric rating scale above 5 and the numeric rating scale below 5 on the results of the combination of telerehabilitation. There is a more significant effect of telerehabilitation self massage on reducing pain in DOMS cases.

The effect of abdominal massage and in-bed ROM exercise on gastrointestinal complications and comfort in intensive care unit patients receiving enteral nutrition: A randomized controlled trial.

Abdominal massage facilitates gastric and colonic motility, reduces intra-abdominal distension and increases circulation. In-bed range of motion (ROM) exercise has effects on muscle strength, cardiac parameters and excretion. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of abdominal massage and in-bed ROM exercise on gastrointestinal complications and patient comfort in intensive care patients receiving enteral nutrition. This randomized controlled trial was conducted in the internal intensive care units of two tertiary public hospitals. The sample consisted of 130 patients randomly assigned to three groups (abdominal massage = 44, in-bed ROM exercise = 43, control = 43). The individuals received abdominal massage and in-bed ROM exercises every morning before enteral feeding for 3 days. We assessed gastrointestinal complications and comfort levels of the patients 24 h after each intervention. While the differences in abdominal distention, defecation status, constipation, and gastric residual volume complications were significant (p < .05), there was no significant difference in diarrhea and vomiting (p > .05). Comfort level showed a statistically significant change in the experimental groups in the in-group comparison (p < .05). Abdominal massage and in-bed ROM exercise reduce abdominal distention, constipation and gastric residual volume. Abdominal massage affects the frequency of defecation; and, both interventions increase the comfort while reducing the pain level over time.

Effect of abdominal massage in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients connected to mechanical ventilators: A systematic review.

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the common complications in patients in the intensive care unit. Abdominal massage may prevent the development of VAP by reducing residual gastric volume in enterally fed patients. The purpose of this study is to review the literature on randomized controlled and quasi-experimental studies evaluating the effectiveness of abdominal massage in preventing VAP. The PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols) criteria were taken as the basis for creating the protocol of the systematic review and writing the article. The systematic review was performed using the Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL and Cochrane Library databases from December 2023 to January 2024. Studies were selected by determining inclusion and exclusion criteria according to the PICOS method. The studies were evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tool for quality assessment. Three randomized controlled and one quasi-experimental study with a total of 225 participants met the inclusion criteria. The four studies conducted on patients in the intensive care unit showed that abdominal massage reduced VAP. The studies reported no adverse effects of abdominal massage. Promising evidence was found for the effect of abdominal massage in preventing VAP. However, scientific studies with larger samples, of higher quality, and using randomized controls and blinding methods are needed to evaluate the unknown dimensions of abdominal massage and determine its beneficial effects on patients. Several non-pharmacological methods may decrease VAP incidence and mortality. Abdominal massage may decrease VAP incidence and mortality.

The Effectiveness of Massage in Reducing Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review

The Effectiveness of Massage in Reducing Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review

Pengaruh Endorphine Massage Terhadap Kualitas Tidur Ibu Hamil Usia Kehamilan 37- 40 Minggu

The decrease sleep duration during pregnancy increases in the third trimester. Giving non-pharmacological therapies that can be done to help improve sleep quality is to do an endorphine massage. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of endorphine massage on the sleep quality of pregnant women 37-40 weeks in the Working Area of the Mojo Health Center, Kediri Regency. The method of this research is Pre-Experiment with One Group Pretest-Posttest Design without a control group, using a total sampling technique with a total sample of 30 respondents. Endorphine massage intervention will be carried out 2 times in a row with the duration of 15-20 minutes each session. Data collection used the questionnaire PSQI, analysis used Mc Nemar test obtained P-Value 1 &gt; 0.05, it can be concluded that statistically, there is no effect of endorphine massage on the sleep quality of pregnant women 37-40 weeks in the Working Area of the Mojo Health Center, Kediri Regency. Poor sleep quality in pregnant women due to frequent awakening from sleep. This makes it difficult for pregnant women to achieve deep sleep. So it is necessary to do endorphine massage regularly by paying attention to disturbing factors, so that pregnant women can experience better quality sleep.

The effect of massage on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term and complex chronic disease that seriously affects the physical and mental health and quality of life of patients. Massage, as one of the methods in traditional Chinese medicine, can treat both symptoms and root causes and is widely used to treat CFS. The main purpose is to systematically evaluate the impact of massage therapy on the efficacy and safety of CFS patients, providing a reference for clinical practice. By searching for literature published in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, Wanfang Database, VIP Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database until November 2023, randomized controlled trial studies were selected according to the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Cochrane system evaluation manual was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies, and RevMan5.4 software was used for meta-analysis. 32 randomized controlled trials were included, with a total of 2594 CFS patients. Meta-analysis showed that the total score of the fatigue scale (FS-14) in the treatment group, MD = -1.59, 95% CI (-1.84, -1.34), P < .00001; Physical fatigue score, MD = -1.30, 95% CI (-1.60, -1.00), P < .00001; Mental fatigue score, MD = -0.84, 95% CI (-0.99, -0.72), P < .0001]; Effective rate [RR = 1.23, 95% CI (1.19,1.28), P < .00001]; all indicators were superior to the control group, Only one study reported adverse reactions, including local swelling, skin bruising, and nausea. Our research findings suggest that massage therapy has a significant therapeutic effect on CFS, avoiding adverse reactions and improving fatigue symptoms. Therefore, massage therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome should be further promoted and applied.

Care ally-assisted massage for Veterans with chronic neck pain: TOMCATT results

PurposeChronic neck pain (CNP) is prevalent and challenging to treat. Despite evidence of massage's effectiveness for CNP, multiple accessibility barriers exist. The Trial Outcomes for Massage: Care Ally-Assisted vs. Therapist Treated (TOMCATT) study examined a care ally-assisted massage (CA-M) approach compared to a waitlist control prior to a study design modification (WL-C0). MethodsCA-M consisted of in-person training for veteran/care-ally dyads to learn a standardized 30-minue massage routine, instructional DVD, and printed treatment manual. Participants were to complete three care ally-assisted massage sessions weekly for 12-weeks. Outcomes collected at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-months included validated measures of neck pain severity and associated disability. Linear mixed-model approaches were used for analysis with 3-months as the primary outcome timepoint. ResultsParticipants (N = 203) were 56.7 ± 14 years old, 75% White, 15% female, and 75% married/partnered. Among 102 CA-M participants, 45% did not attend the in-person training and subsequently withdrew from the study and were more likely to be younger (p = .016) and employed (p = .004). Compared to WL-C0, CA-M participants had statistically significant reductions in pain-related disability at 3-months (−3.4, 95%CI = [−5.8, −1.0]; p = .006) and 6-months (−4.6, 95%CI = [−7.0, −2.1]; p < .001) and pain severity at 3-months (−1.3, 95%CI = [−1.9, −0.8]; p < .001) and 6-months (−1.0, 95%CI = [−1.6, −0.4]; p = .007), respectively. ConclusionIn this analysis, CA-M led to greater reductions in CNP with disability and pain severity compared to WL-C0, despite treatment engagement and retention challenges. Future work is needed to determine how to better engage Veterans and their care-allies to attend CA-M training.

Acute Effects of Local High-Frequency Percussive Massage on Deep Fascial and Muscular Stiffness and Joint Range of Motion in Young Adult Men.

Local high-frequency percussive (HFP) massage has recently found widespread application in physical therapy. Although HFP massage reportedly improves range of motion (ROM), the mechanism underlying its action has not yet been proven. This study aimed to clarify whether a 5-minute percussive massage regimen affects muscular or connective tissues, such as the deep fascia and deep intermuscular fascia and the change in joint ROM. The study sample was calculated using G*Power analysis program, and this study enrolled 15 healthy men who underwent 5-minute HFP massage to the medial gastrocnemius muscle. Shear-wave elastography was used to measure tissue stiffness in the deep fascia, muscle, and deep intermuscular fascia through shear-wave velocity as well as the ROM of the volunteers' ankle joint dorsiflexion before and after the HFP massage. A value of P < .05 was used to declare statistical significance, and post hoc was used to calculate the effect size using G*Power. Shear-wave velocity revealed a significant change in the deep fascia (P = .003; shear-wave velocity: -0.7m/s) and significant increase in ROM of ankle dorsiflexion (P = .002; increase in ROM: 3.0°) after 5minutes of HFP massage. However, the muscle and deep intermuscular fascia did not exhibit any significant changes. HFP massage for 5minutes modified the stiffness of the deep fascia and concurrently improved the ankle joint-dorsiflexion ROM. This method can be used as an intervention to decrease stiffness of the deep fascia and increase the ROM efficiently.

THE EFFECT OF DEEP BREATHING AND MASSAGE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES ON REDUCING THE SCALE OF PAIN IN HERNIOTOMY PATIENTS

Herniotomyis a surgery performed to free the hernia sac up to the neck, so that adhesions do not occur and then it is repositioned. The hernia sac is stitched, tied as high as possible and then cut. The patient will always experience pain after surgery on day 1. Deep breathing and massage relaxation techniques are one of the non-pharmacological pain management methods to reduce pain. this research aims todetermine the effect of deep breathing relaxation techniques and massage on reducing the pain scale in herniotomy patients. This research uses a literature review by searching articles on the Google Scholar electronic database. Several articles were found in the Google Scholar search database, but only 8 articles met all the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. Results: pain in post-operative patients often occurs, there are many non-pharmacological techniques to treat pain, one of which is the deep breathing technique. Conclusion: The conclusion of the 8 journals studied is that deep breathing relaxation therapy is very influential in reducing pain intensity in postoperative patients if done correctly and continuously.

The Effect of Foot Massage on Comfort and Pain Intensity After Vaginal Delivery

Childbirth is a mother's subjective experience that is very memorable in her life. It is important to maintain maternal comfort so that the process of adapting to motherhood can run well. Pain during postpartum is one of the factors that prevents mothers from having difficulty adapting during the postpartum period, especially in primapara mothers. A pharmacological method that can be given to increase comfort and reduce the intensity of pain is foot massage. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of foot massage on the comfort and intensity of maternal pain after vaginal delivery during the postpartum period. This type of quasi-experimental research sample consisted of 38 respondents and the sampling technique used simple random sampling. This research was conducted at the Independent Early Midwife Practice in Lubuk Pakam. Respondents consisted of 2 groups, namely the intervention group and the control group. The instruments used were questionnaires, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Post Partum Comfort Scale (PCS). Data analysis used chi-square/Fisher's exact test, independent-samples t test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The mean maternal comfort score in the intervention group was higher than the control group (143.45 ± 8.96, 119.00 ± 14.65, respectively) with a value of p = 0.000. The mean pain score in the intervention group was lower than the control group (1.36 ± 1.22, 4.95 ± 2.27) and the p value = 0.000. Foot massage is effective in increasing comfort and reducing the intensity of pain after vaginal delivery. The increase in maternal comfort after intervention was 18.34% and the reduction in pain intensity after vaginal delivery was 73%. In this way, midwives can apply foot massage to every mother after vaginal delivery.

The Influence Of Baby Massage On Sleep Quality Babies Aged 3-10 Months At The Midwife Juliana Clinic Tanjung Morawa

Background: Infancy is a golden period for the growth and development of children. At this time the development of language skills, creativity, social awareness, emotional, moral development and is the basis for subsequent development. Sleep is a form of adaptation of babies to their environment. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018 cited in the journal Pedistrics, around 40% of babies experience sleep problems. One of the non-pharmacological efforts to overcome the baby's sleep problem is baby massage, the effect that occurs on the baby's body becomes calm, comfortable and reduces the frequency of crying. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of infant massage on the sleep quality of infants aged 3-10 months at the midwife clinic Juliana Tanjung Morawa. Research Methods: This research is a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design. The research sample consisted of 25 respondents. The sampling technique in this study was purposive sampling with an analytical test using the Wilcoxon test. Research Results: The results of this study showed that 80% of babies had good sleep quality after massage. Based on the Wilcoxon test results, the sig. = 0.010.&lt;0.05. Conclusion: means that there is an effect of baby massage on the sleep quality of babies aged 3-10 months. So, it is expected for health workers to carry out baby massage as an essential care for baby's health.

The Impact Of Oxytocin Massage On Breast Milk Production In Post Partum Mother In The Clinic Hj. Dermawati Medan

As of 2018, just 44% of babies worldwide were breastfed within an hour of their delivery, based on the World Healthcare Organization (WHO). By the time they are six months old, under forty percent of children worldwide are exclusively breastfed. The purpose of this study is to find out how oxytocin massage impacts postpartum moms' ability to produce breast milk at the Hj Clinic. Dermawati Medan. This investigation applies an experimental approach without a control group, using a single group pretest and posttest. All postpartum women who visited the clinic between the third and seventh days were used as the study population. Dermawati. Five people were used in the purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out by a paired t test, namely comparing the data from the pre-test (before therapy) with the post-test (after treatment). It emerged that the routine findings from the test were crucial. The Shapiro-Wilk test results for before and after the oxytocin treatment demonstrated that the distribution of the data was normal (p value = 0.119 &gt; 0.05) and that the allocation was taken out (p value = 0.006 &gt; 0.05). if so, it can be said that the data is distributed normally.At the Hj Dermawati Clinic, a p value (0.00 &lt; 0.05) was achieved for the Paired Sample T Test results using the mother's milk volume variable both prior to and following the oxytocin massage test. The results of this research illustrate how postpartum mothers at the Hj Dermawati Clinic produce greater amounts of breast milk as an effect of oxytocin massage. It is recommended that mothers and families take oxytocin therapy education so they can carry out the therapy themselves at home at least once a week

Effect of Reflexology Massage on Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Taxanes: A Randomized Controlled Study

Objectives: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of reflexology in reducing chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer women receiving taxanes. Methods: The research was carried out at the hospitals' outpatient chemotherapy unit during the period spanning from June 1st to December 30th. Data were assessed using the Chemotherapy- Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Tool (CIPNAT), Patients' Information on Disease Variables and the Patient Information Form. Analysis was performed by number, percentage, independent t-test, chi-square test and one-way analysis of variance test for repeated measures. Results: The participants were divided randomly into two groups: experimental (n=29) and control (n=29). During the 6-week intervention period, foot reflexology was administered to the experimental group, while the control group followed the clinic's standard protocol. Following the intervention, the average neuropathy symptom scores of the female participants in the experimental group did not increase significantly (p &amp;lt;0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that the administration of foot reflexology has a positive impact on symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.

Effect of abdominal massage combined with moxibustion in the treatment of Qi-deficiency type chronicfunctional constipation in elderly people

Effect of abdominal massage combined with moxibustion in the treatment of Qi-deficiency type chronicfunctional constipation in elderly people

The effectiveness of oxytocin massage on breast milk production: A literature review

The effectiveness of oxytocin massage on breast milk production: A literature review

The effect of acupressure and massage on labor pain and birth satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial

ObjectiveThis randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effect of acupressure and massage used for the management of labor pain in the latent, active, and transition phases of the first stage of labor on labor pain and birth satisfaction. MethodsThe study was conducted with 66 pregnant women who met the sampling criteria and participated voluntarily at a public hospital in Nicosia. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a massage group, an acupressure group, or a control group. Participants in the massage group received 10 min of sacral massage during contraction and 10 min of endorphin massage during rest, for a total of 30 min of massage per phase. Participants in the acupressure group received 3 min of acupressure to the LI 4 point at the same dilation intervals, when the contraction was most intense. The control group received no intervention. Pain perceived by the pregnant woman was evaluated with the Visual Comparison Scale (VAS) at the beginning and end of each phase. Postpartum, the Birth Satisfaction Scale was applied. ResultsMassage application was found to be more effective in reducing labor pain than acupressure or the control group. Massage and acupressure did not negatively affect APGAR scores. The lowest oxytocin use was found in the massage group. The group with the highest birth satisfaction scores was also the massage group. ConclusionMassage application is more effective than acupressure application in reducing labor pain and increasing birth satisfaction.

EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE MASSAGE ON PAIN AFTER THORACOTOMY - RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Purpose: The objective was evaluate the effect of a connective tissue massage on pain, applied analgesic amounts and length of hospitalization of the patients. Method: The study was a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial and conducted at a thoracic surgery department of university hospital. The patients were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 groups: a control group (n=27) and the experimental group (n=27). Standard medical treatment, care and pulmonary rehabilitation program were applied to both groups. In addition, a total of 5 sessions of connective tissue massage were applied to the experimental group. Pain level of the patients was evaluated at every 24 hours as of the zeroth postoperative day. VAS was used as a one-dimensional scale for pain assessment. Totally applied analgesic amounts and length of hospitalization of the patients were recorded. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the experimental and control groups on the postoperative 0th and 1st days. A statistically significant difference was found between VAS averages on postoperative 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th days (p

Immediate effects of soft tissue mobilization and percussive massage on balance in young adults with pes planus: A single blind, randomized controlled pilot study

Immediate effects of soft tissue mobilization and percussive massage on balance in young adults with pes planus: A single blind, randomized controlled pilot study

Post-Operative Lower Eyelid Massage Versus Standard Care for Prevention of the Lower Eyelid Scar Contracture after Subciliary Approach in Traumatic Facial Fracture Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Subciliary incision, a common technique for traumatic facial repair, associates with lower eyelid scar contracture and malpositioning. Despite proposed management techniques like eyelid massage, the efficacy of post-operative massage remains unexplored in preventing and treating these issues. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of lower eyelid massage in preventing lower eyelid scar contracture and malposition following the subciliary approach for traumatic facial repair, compared to standard care without massage. Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial enrolled patients with traumatic facial fractures slated for subciliary approach repair. Patients were randomly allocated to the lower eyelid massage as the experimental group or standard care as the control group. The massage group received post-operative instructions. Data on demographics, injury profiles, lower eyelid scar contracture as graded by the grading of lower eyelid scar contracture (GLESCO) criteria, eyelid malpositioning, comfort scores, and complications were gathered over a 6-month follow-up. Results: The present study included 59 patients, with 30 in the massage group and 29 in the control group. There were no significant differences in demographic characteristics, injury profiles, or complications between the two groups. Post-operative assessments revealed the massage group exhibited a trend towards lower GLESCO grades with an average decrease of 0.72 grade per week (95% CI –1.46 to 0.02, p=0.058) and lower eyelid malpositioning grades with an average decrease of 0.49 grade per week (95% CI –1.03 to 0.05, p=0.073) compared to the control group. However, there was no significant difference in comfort scores between the two groups with an average difference of 0.18 score per week (95% CI –1.08 to 1.45, p=0.775). Conclusion: Lower eyelid massage demonstrated potential benefits in preventing lower eyelid scar contracture following traumatic facial repair. However, its impact on eyelid malpositioning and comfort scores was not statistically significant in the present study. Further study with larger sample sizes is warranted to validate these findings. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06311318 Keywords: Subciliary incision; Subciliary approach; Lower eyelid massage; Facial fracture; Scar contracture; Eyelid malposition; Ectropion