Massage Treatment Research Articles

Cervical clamping: An innovative adjunct for management of postpartum haemorrhage

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Traditional methods for acute management, such as uterotonics, uterine massage, and surgical interventions, may prove insufficient, prompting the search for alternative techniques. This article reviews the innovative use of cervical clamping as an adjunct to the critical first line care of patients with PPH, evaluating its efficacy, safety, and potential future implications1. The review highlights how mechanical pressure to the cervix may facilitate innate physiological reflexes to improve uterine contraction, promising a noninvasive alternative to control severe obstetric bleeding. The findings suggest that cervical clamping could be particularly beneficial in resource-limited settings where pharmacological and advanced surgical options are not readily available2.

The Effect of Combined Foot Massage and Nature Music on the Sleep Quality of Critically Ill Patients

Aims: Critical patients in ICU and HCU often experience poor sleep due to excessive stress and various symptoms like environmental factors, pain, noise, anxiety, and physical discomfort. Foot massage and natural music interventions can help meet their sleep needs, providing a relaxing effect and improving physical and psychological conditions. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of providing combination therapy of foot massage and natural music therapy in Dr. Hospital's peacock room Salamun 2023. Methods: This type of research is pre-experimental with a pre-post test of one group and uses the Richard Champbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ). Then the data was processed using a paired sample T-test. The sample in this study is 16 respondents. Results: The results of the statistical test obtained a p-value of 0.01, meaning that there was an effect between the pretest and posttest of the combination of foot massage and natural music therapy on the quality of sleep in critical patients in the peacock room at Dr. Salamun Hospital, Bandung City, 2023. Conclusions : the conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of foot massage therapy and natural music on the sleep quality of critical patients as shown by the results of measuring the quality of critical patients before and after consecutive interventions with massage of both feet combined with natural music. For 10 minutes it has been proven to be able to improve sleep quality in critically ill patients so that this intervention can be applied as a therapy to improve sleep quality.

Can calf massage prevent deep vein thrombosis? A systematic review

Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which blood clots form in deep veins, usually in the legs. The causes of thrombosis are divided into two, namely those related to immobilization and those related to hypercoagulation, both of which are related to genetic factors and acquired risk factors. DVT can be prevented by preventing recurrent DVT, patients must continue to exercise, and provide compression therapy and anticoagulation therapy with the right duration. Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of calf massage techniques in lowering the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Method: The research design used is a systematic review method with article selection referring to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The article search stage is carried out systematically using keywords written manually or using the search facility available in each database. The keywords used in the article search are (massage OR therapy OR pressure) AND (calf OR foot) AND (Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)). Article searches are carried out electronically to filter relevant articles. Articles are sourced from the Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and ProQuest database search engines. The inclusion criteria for this literature review were articles published in the last ten years, namely 2013-2023, articles in Indonesian and English, interventions given to patients at risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), interventions using calf massage either with or without tools, randomized controlled trials, experimental/quasi-experimental, and full manuscripts available. Results: Calf massage has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is shown based on five journals that have been analyzed that there is a significant decrease in the risk of DVT in the results of the experimental group with the control group and there is only one journal that states that the use of foot pumps does not significantly reduce the incidence of DVT in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with edoxaban thromboprophylaxis. Conclusion: Massage interventions carried out using tools or without tools with various versions and methods have a positive impact on reducing the risk of DVT.

Enhancing breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers through oxytocin massage interventions: A systematic review

Enhancing breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers through oxytocin massage interventions: A systematic review

Plantar massage or ankle mobilization do not alter gait biomechanics in those with chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT Objectives Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is characterized by persistent neuromechanical impairments following an initial lateral ankle sprain. Ankle joint mobilization and plantar massage have improved the range of motion and static postural control in those with CAI. This study aimed to determine the impact of two-week joint mobilization and plantar massage interventions on gait kinematics and kinetics in individuals with CAI. Methods A single-blind randomized trial was conducted with 60 participants with CAI, randomized into three groups: joint mobilization (n = 20), plantar massage (n = 20), and control (n = 20). The two treatment groups received six 5-min sessions manual therapy over a 2-week, while the control group received no intervention. Gait biomechanics were assessed on an instrumented treadmill before and after the intervention using 3D kinematics and kinetics analysis. Analyses compared biomechanical outcomes from each treatment group to the control group individually using a 1-dimensional statistical parametric mapping. The alpha level was set at p < 0.05. Results Eighteen participants per group were part of the final analysis. No significant main or interactions effects were found for ankle sagittal or frontal plane positions following either intervention (p > 0.05 for all comparisons). COP location relative to the lateral border of the foot also did not change (p > 0.05). Conclusion The findings suggest that two-week joint mobilization and plantar massage interventions do not significantly alter gait biomechanics in individuals with CAI. These results support the need for gait-specific interventions to modify biomechanics in this population.

Perineal massage and warm compresses–Implementation study of a complex intervention in health

ObjectivesTo determine the effect of using tailored and multifaceted strategies on the acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility and adoption of a perineal massage and warm compress intervention by midwives in a maternity ward of a tertiary hospital in Portugal. MethodsThe complex intervention in health was developed based on the Medical Research Council framework and guided by the Theory of Change. Tailored and multifaceted strategies, including dissemination, integration and implementing process strategies, were applied. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, with a combination of qualitative (semi-open interviews) and quantitative (surveys, audits and electronic health records) methods. Surveys were applied to assess the acceptability, appropriateness and feasibility of the intervention. In order to evaluate adoption of the intervention, data from interviews were introduced into NVivo Version 10 to perform thematic analysis, and each audit checklist criterion was analysed using McNemar's exact test to determine differences in paired proportion. ResultsThis study found high acceptability (mean±standard deviation 4.28±0.45), high appropriateness (4.32±0.47) and high feasibility (4.26±0.43) of the intervention by midwives. Differences were reported for most topics between interviews conducted before and after implementation of the intervention. Pre-intervention, the midwives reported that the main factor affecting the application of perineal protection techniques was the lack of continuous presence of the midwife. The birth position was the alternative birth position (hands and knees, side-lying, squatting and semi-sitting), avoiding the lithotomy position. Techniques used for perineal protection were warm compresses, hands-on techniques, hands-off techniques and spontaneous pushing; and the reasons given for performing an episiotomy were large (high-birthweight) baby, Kristeller manoeuvre, tense perineum and previous obstetric sphincter injury. Post-intervention, the midwives reported that the presence of a second person increases the safety of professionals and women and improves working relations. The technique used for perineal protection was autonomy to adapt the intervention with perineal massage and warm compresses. A comfortable birth position for woman was used, and the rate of episiotomy reduced (only performed in the case of fetal distress). Regarding audits, significant differences (p < 0.05) were found for all audit criteria (pre- and post-intervention), which means that midwives adopted the intervention into their clinical practice. ConclusionAcceptability, appropriateness, feasibility and adoption of the intervention by midwives were high. Thus, tailored and multifaceted strategies were effective to achieve the implementation outcomes.

Effects Of Percussive Massage Treatments On Symptoms Associated With Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage

Effects Of Percussive Massage Treatments On Symptoms Associated With Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage

Efficacy of Percussion Massage Therapy Applied to the Lower Extremity on Pain, Edema, and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women: Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Pain and edema in the legs are the most common problems in pregnancy. This study examined the effect of percussion massage therapy applied to the lower extremities on pain, edema, and quality of life in pregnant women. Methods: Sixty pregnant women between 24 and 36 weeks of pregnancy were included in the study. Pregnant women were randomly divided into two groups: the percussion massage treatment (PMT) group (n = 30) and the control group (n = 30). Twelve sessions of percussive massage therapy were administered to the bilateral medial gastrocnemius, lateral gastrocnemius, peroneus longus, and tibialis anterior muscles of pregnant women included in the PMT group, three times a week for four weeks. The lower extremities of the pregnant women in the control group did not get any massage therapy. A Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain. A tape measure was used to measure the ankle, knee, and thigh circumference. The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) was used to evaluate fatigue, and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) was used to assess quality of life. Results: When comparing pre-treatment and post-treatment results within each group, statistically significant differences were found in both groups in terms of right/left ankle, knee, and thigh circumference measurements, and SF-36 physical function (PF) measurements (p &lt; 0.05). When the difference measurements between the groups were compared, a statistically significant improvement in the PMT group was detected in VAS (p = 0.000), right/left ankle (p = 0.002/p = 0.006) and right/left hip circumference measurements (p = 0.006/p = 0.008), FSS (p = 0.009), and SF-36-role emotional (RE) (p = 0.000), mental health (MH) (p = 0.005), social function (SF) (p = 0.005), and body pain (BP) (p = 0.003) measurements. Conclusions: PMT was more effective than the control group in parameters such as pain, ankle and thigh circumference measurements, fatigue, and some sub-parameters of quality of life. PMT could be preferred to enhance the quality of life of pregnant women by improving parameters like pain, edema, and fatigue. Clinical Trial Registration: The study protocol was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov https://clinicaltrials.gov/ (NCT06338254).

PEMIJATAN TITIK LI-4 DAPAT MENGURANGI NYERI KANULASI ARTERIOVENOUSFISTULA PADA PASIEN CKD YANG MENJALANI HEMODIALISA: STUDI KASUS

Background, one of the vascular accesses used for hemodialysis is arteriovenous fistula. Arteriovenous fistula cannulation causes pain problems in patients. The cannulation procedure is felt as a painful sensation that needs to be treated, because the size of the needle used when cannulating an arteriovenous fistula is quite large compared to cannulating when installing an IV, namely 16 gauge. General purpose, to provide acute pain nursing care for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis in the hemodialysis room at RSU Aghisna Medika Kroya. Case collection method, pain scale measurement using a VAS instrument for 5 CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis without massage intervention and with massage intervention at the LI-4 point for 2 minutes or approximately 30-50 pressures. The results of nursing care, nursing care for acute pain in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis after nursing for 1x4 hours with the application of massage at point LI-4 showed a decrease in the pain scale in patients without massage and with massage at point LI-4. In conclusion, LI-4 point massage therapy can be an therapeutic option to reduce the pain of arteriovenousfistula cannulation in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. Recommendation is hoped that more and larger case subjects will be taken in the next research so that the results will be more effective.

A study to assess the effectiveness of sacral massage and music therapy on pain perception and birth satisfaction among women in labor at selected hospital at Dindigul

The study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of sacral massage and music therapy on pain perception and birth satisfaction among women in labor at selected hospital, at Dindigul. The research approach used for the study was evaluative approach. The research design used for the present study was quasi experimental non-equivalent control group post test only design. The conceptual framework was based on Modified Wiedenbach’s helping art clinical theory (1964). The samples were selected by non - probability purposive sampling technique. Sample size was 60 mothers out of which 30 were in experimental group and 30 were in control group. The tool used for this study was to assess the level of pain perception by using numerical pain rating scale and to assess the birth satisfaction by using birth satisfaction scale. The intervention of sacral massage and music therapy was given. The mean post test score of pain perception in experimental group and control group was 6(SD±0.66) and 8.13(SD±0.66). Respectively mean difference was 2.13. The calculated independent “t” value was 50.45 was significant at p&lt; 0.05, level, which showed that sacral massage, and music therapy was effective in reducing pain perception among women in labor. the mean post test score of birth satisfaction in experimental group and control group was 107.4(SD±6.36) and 83.6(SD±6.12). The mean difference was 23.8 the calculated independent “t” value was 16.08 was significant at p&lt; 0.05, level, which showed that sacral massage and music therapy was effective in improving birth Satisfaction among women in labor. The findings revealed that there is no significant association between post-test level of pain perception and demographic variables. Except religion (χ2 = 119.9), educational status (χ2 = 13.2), occupation (χ2 = 16.25) at P &lt; 0.05 level of significance in experimental group. The findings revealed that there is no significant association between post test level of birth satisfaction and demographic variables. Except age in year (χ2 = 8.1), educational status (χ2= 313.4), occupation (χ2= 31.7), and age at marriage (χ2= 189.6) at P &lt; 0.05 level of significance in experimental group. The statistical findings revealed that sacral massage and music therapy was beneficial and there was a significant reduction in pain perception and improving birth satisfaction among women in labor in experimental group.

Penerapan Pijat Akupresur pada Ibu Hamil Trimester I untuk Mengatasi Masalah Emesis Gravidarum di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Putri Ayu Kota Jambi

Nausea and vomiting or emesis gravidarum are the most common discomforts in the first trimester of pregnancy. If nausea and vomiting are not treated immediately, the body will become weak, dehydrated and have a pale face. Based on the results of the study, Mrs. D, 32 years old, first trimester of pregnancy with the main complaint of nausea and vomiting. One way to reduce nausea and vomiting is with acupressure massage techniques. Acupressure massage is done by gently pressing the PC 6 point for 2 minutes, the aim of which is to have an effect on giving acupressure massage to pregnant women in the first trimester to overcome the problem of emesis gravidarum. The method used is a case study with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and physical examination with the superior intervention of acupressure massage to reduce emesis gravidarum or nausea and vomiting. The results showed that there was a diagnosis of nausea with the intervention of giving acupressure massage for 3 days. The results showed that after the acupressure massage there was a decrease in the Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis and/or Nausea (PUQE) score on the first day of the intervention with a score of 8 (moderate nausea and vomiting category) after the day all three interventions with a score of 3 (mild nausea and vomiting category). Conclusion: Application of acupressure massage can reduce emesis gravidarum or nausea and vomiting in first trimester pregnant women.

Randomized, controlled, within-patient, single-blinded pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of 12-weeks of endermotherapy with adult burn survivors

BackgroundVacuum massage, or endermotherapy, is applied to scar tissue with the primary therapeutic goal of promoting structural or physiological changes. These changes are intended to enhance pliability, enabling the skin to possess the strength and elasticity required for normal mobility. The advantage of vacuum massage compared to therapist-generated manual massage is that it provides a standardized dosage using rollers and suction valves to mobilize the tissue. However, research documenting and supporting its impact on post-burn hypertrophic scar is lacking. Thus, this study was designed to objectively characterize the changes in scar elasticity, erythema, melanin, thickness, and transepidermal water loss immediately after a vacuum massage session and after a 12-week course of treatment compared to intra-individual matched control scars. MethodsWe conducted a prospective, randomized, controlled, within-patient, single-blinded clinical trial, initially designed as a fully-powered study but limited to a pilot study due to COVID-19 restrictions. Nineteen burn survivors consented to participate and 16 completed the study. Two homogeneous, intra-individual scars were randomized to usual care control or vacuum massage therapy plus usual care. Vacuum massage interventions were provided by a certified massage therapist three times per week for 12 weeks. Scar characteristics were evaluated every four weeks immediately before and after mechanical massage treatment. The evaluations included measurements of elasticity (Cutometer), erythema and melanin (Mexameter), transepidermal water loss (TEWL) (Tewameter), and thickness (high-frequency ultrasound). Linear mixed-model analyses were performed to test for immediate and long-term treatment effects. ResultsThe ANOVA analyses revealed a non-significant time:treatment interaction for elasticity, erythema, melanin, thickness, or TEWL. There was a significant increase in elasticity and erythema and a decrease in TEWL in both the control and treatment sites over time with consistent standard care. However, there was no statistically significant immediate or long-term treatment effect for any of the skin characteristics. Nonetheless, the mean participant satisfaction was 4/5 (SD = 1.5) and the mean participant perception of effectiveness was 8/10 (SD = 1.9). ConclusionsThis pilot study did not find a treatment benefit of vacuum massage therapy for elasticity, erythema, melanin, thickness or TEWL, but it did find an improvement with time in elasticity, erythema and TEWL. Despite the lack of objective improvement of the treated scar site, participants were satisfied with the results and believed vacuum massage was very effective. Further high-quality research is required to better inform clinicians patient education and treatment decisions for this costly, burdensome treatment approach that has high participant satisfaction.

The Impact Of Endorphin Massage On The Efficient Production Of Postpartum Breast Milk In TPMB Sulastri, Pagelaran District, Pringsewu Regency In 2024.

Initiating breastfeeding within the first day of delivery has been shown to decrease the likelihood of newborn mortality. It is specifically demonstrated to provide exclusive protection against diarrhea, respiratory infections, and pneumonia ASI. The project seeks to investigate endorphin massage's impact on smoothness development in postpartum women at TPMB Sulastri, S.ST., M.Kes in 2024.ASI stands for Automatic Speech Recognition. This research employs a quasi-experiment design utilizing a pretest-posttest control group strategy. The sample included of 14 participants in the intervention group and 14 participants in the control group. Purposive sampling techniques were employed. The instrument utilizes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and checklist sheets. A three-day Endorphin massage treatment was administered and assessed using the Mann-Whitney test. The study found that 50% of individuals had a moderate frequency of meal intake. The utilization rate of non-hormonal contraceptives was 71.4%. The weight of newborns does not exceed 100% of the BBLR. The gestational age at the time of labor is 100% accurate. The mean milk output of the intervention group was 2.6 before and 7.5 after. The mean of the control group was 2.5 before and 5.2 after. The endorphin massage significantly impacted the efficient production of breast milk in postpartum moms. This was evidenced by a p-value of 0.000 (&lt; 0.05) and a positive Correlation Coefficient value of 0.88, indicating a highly robust association between the two variables. Ultimately, endorphin massage has a significant impact on facilitating the efficient production of breast milk in mothers throughout the postpartum period. It is desirable for lactating postpartum women to regularly engage in endorphin massage to ensure the continuous and unobstructed flow of breast milk during the entire two-year duration of breastfeeding.

Effectiveness of Tendo-Muscular Massage for Pain Reduction and ROM Improvement Post-Injury Knee Joint

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of tendo-muscular massage. The method used in the research is descriptive quantitative. The sample in this study amounted to 30 people who had mild to moderate knee injuries during sports and other physical activities. The order of data collection, namely starting with the pretest measurement, then given a one-time tendo-muscullar massage treatment which is carried out for 8 minutes and ends with a posttest measurement. The research data that has been obtained is then analysed with descriptive quantitative. Interval and ratio scale data that met the normality test were analysed using the paired sample t-test parametric statistical test, while data that did not meet the normality test using the wilcoxon non-parametric statistical tests. The results of measurements with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) experienced an average pain reduction of 2.5 and a significance of 0.000 &lt;0.05, while the range of motion measured with a goniometer experienced an average increase of 6 degrees, T count of 6,819 and Significance 0.000 in flexion movements and an average increase of 0.88 degrees, T count of 7,848 and Significance 0.000 in extension movements, as well as an increase in joint motion function of 28.83%. So it can be concluded that Tendo-muscular massage has a significant effect on reducing pain and increasing the range of motion (ROM) of the knee joint. Keyword. Effectiveness, Tendo-Muscular Massage, Pain Reduction, ROM Improvement, Knee

Efficacy of traditional Thai massage as adjunctive therapy in patients with major depressive disorder.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most common mental ailment. Moreover, it is one of the most incapacitating medical conditions. Although antidepressant medication has traditionally been the mainstay of treatment, adjunctive therapy may provide therapeutic advantages that reduce the severity of depression. An experiment using randomization and control groups was undertaken. A total of forty-eight individuals diagnosed with severe depressive illness and undergoing antidepressant medication were selected and randomly assigned to either get traditional Thai massage (TTM) treatment, consisting of 90-minute sessions twice a week for eight weeks, or to be part of the control group, which continued with their regular daily activities. The main assessment tools used were the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), the Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S), and the Khon Kaen University Depression Inventory 14 (KKU-DI-14). Secondary outcomes, such as blood pressure (BP) and quality of life measured by The EuroQol-5D-5L (EQ-5D-5L), were assessed both before and after the first therapy, as well as at the last session at the 8th week. The TTM group showed a statistically significant decrease in the HAM-D score within the eighth week of therapy compared to the control group (5.14 points, 95% confidence interval=2.92 to 7.37 points, P<0.001). These findings suggest that combining TTM with antidepressant medication may effectively reduce depression scores and improve quality of life scores.

Research on robot tracking force control algorithm based on neural networks

Purpose This study aims to propose a force control algorithm based on neural networks, which enables a robot to follow a changing reference force trajectory when in contact with human skin while maintaining a stable tracking force. Design/methodology/approach Aiming at the challenge of robots having difficulty tracking changing force trajectories in skin contact scenarios, a single neuron algorithm adaptive proportional – integral – derivative online compensation is used based on traditional impedance control. At the same time, to better adapt to changes in the skin contact environment, a gated recurrent unit (GRU) network is used to model and predict skin elasticity coefficients, thus adjusting to the uncertainty of skin environments. Findings In two robot–skin interaction experiments, compared with the traditional impedance control and robot force control algorithm based on the radial basis function model and iterative algorithm, the maximum absolute force error, the average absolute force error and the standard deviation of the force error are all decreased. Research limitations/implications As the training process of the GRU network is currently conducted offline, the focus in the subsequent phase is to refine the network to facilitate real-time computation of the algorithm. Practical implications This algorithm can be applied to robot massage, robot B-ultrasound and other robot-assisted treatment scenarios. Originality/value As the proposed approach obtains effective force tracking during robot–skin contact and is verified by the experiment, this approach can be used in robot–skin contact scenarios to enhance the accuracy of force application by a robot.

Massage techniques to treat Parkinson’s spasm symptoms

The causes of Parkinson's disease spasticity can be divided into two broad categories. One is the muscle twitching and tension caused by Parkinson's disease itself. This is caused by the imbalance caused by the death of brain cells in the late stages of Parkinson's disease. Some cells die, and some cells do not. The resulting imbalance causes muscle twitching.There are also secondary causes, such as anti-Parkinson’s drugs, which come in many types, and can also cause muscle twitching. In addition, Parkinson's disease may be combined with other diseases, such as severe osteoporosis or epilepsy, which may also produce corresponding muscle twitches and spasms.This study proposes a new massage treatment plan for Parkinson's spasm. The massage program uses different methods, and different methods are proposed according to the spasticity of Parkinson's patients.

Can a six-week Swedish massage reduce mood disorders and enhance the quality of life in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis? A randomized control clinical trial

IntroductionThere is a limited amount of research specifically focusing on the effects of Swedish massage on mood disorders and the quality of life (QOL) among individuals with MS, emphasizing the need for further investigation. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effects of a 6-week Swedish massage on the quality of life, stress, anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, spasticity, and sleep quality in MS patients. MethodsThis randomized controlled trial involved 70 MS patients who were divided into two groups. The massage group underwent two 50-minute sessions of whole-body Swedish massage per week for six weeks, while the usual treatment group maintained their regular medical care routine. Outcomes were Short Form-36 (SF-36) and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI-P), and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). These measurements were taken before and after the massage intervention. ResultsThe massage group demonstrated significant improvements in QOL and its components compared to the usual treatment group (Hedge's g = 0.53 for QOL, ranging from 0.31 to 0.58 for QOL components; p < 0.001). Participants in the massage group also reported significantly lower levels of stress (Hedge's g = 0. 80), anxiety (Hedge's g = 0.47), and depression (Hedge's g = 0.70) than those in the usual treatment group (p < 0.001). Additionally, the massage group had lower levels of pain, fatigue, and spasticity, and better sleep quality compared to the usual treatment group (p < 0.05). ConclusionSwedish massage can be considered a valuable complementary and alternative treatment alongside conventional medicine for individuals with MS.

The effect of light massage and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique interventions on blood pressure among hypertension patients in Indonesia

Hypertension remains a significant global public health concern. Non-pharmacological interventions such as light massage and the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) offer potential avenues to mitigate sustained increases in blood pressure among patients with hypertension. However, research exploring these methods as alternative therapies, particularly in Indonesia, is limited. This study aimed to investigate the effects of light massage and SEFT on the blood pressure of hypertensive individuals. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a time series approach, the study utilized purposive sampling to select 27 participants. Light massage and SEFT were considered independent variables, while blood pressure served as the dependent variable. Data analysis involved repeated measures ANOVA and one-way ANOVA tests. The results revealed significant differences in mean blood pressure before and after the light massage intervention (p-values: 0.002, &lt;0.001, &lt;0.001). The intervention sessions yielded the most significant results (p-values: &lt;0.001, 0.002, &lt;0.001), whereas no differences were observed in the control group (systolic and Mean Arterial Pressure, MAP, p-values: 0.012 and 0.017, respectively). Notably, there were discrepancies in mean blood pressure before and after interventions in both the light massage and SEFT groups, indicating a potential benefit of these interventions. Conversely, no such differences were noted in the control group. These results highlight the potential benefits of integrating light massage and SEFT into holistic approaches for managing hypertension, potentially improving outcomes and quality of life for affected individuals.

Pemberian Pijat Kaki (Foot Massage) untuk Mengatasi Masalah Keperawatan Resiko Perfusi Cerebral Tidak Efektif pada Hipertensi

Hypertension is a disease of the cardiovascular system with an increase in blood pressure both systole and diastole above 140/90 mmHg. One of the nursing problems that often occurs in patients with hypertension is the risk of ineffective cerebral perfusion which can result in decreased oxygen supply to the brain. This descriptive qualitative case study research aims to determine the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapy in the form of foot massage on the problem of ineffective cerebral perfusion risk in two hypertensive subjects. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and physical examinations. Foot massage intervention with pressing and twisting techniques at certain points on the soles of the feet for 25 minutes per day was given for three consecutive days. The results showed that after the foot massage intervention, the first subject (Mrs M) had a decrease in blood pressure from 158/96 mmHg to 143/87 mmHg with improvement in symptoms such as headache and anxiety. In the second subject (Mr M), blood pressure dropped from 156/93 mmHg to 147/86 mmHg with similar symptom improvement. It can be concluded that the provision of foot massage can effectively improve the risk of ineffective cerebral perfusion problems in patients with hypertension by lowering blood pressure and improving symptoms experienced.