Acute effects of myofascial induction technique in plantar fascia complex in patients with myofascial pain syndrome on postural sway and plantar pressures: A quasi-experimental study

Martínez‐Jiménez, Eva María; Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Ricardo; Losa‐Iglesias, Marta Elena; Rodríguez‐Sanz, David; Díaz-Velázquez, José Ignacio; Casado-Hernández, Israel; Mazoteras‐Pardo, Victoria; López‐López, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.02.008

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“…Soft tissue therapies are commonly applied in the treatment of postural neck pain and the related impairments [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. Their results may be effective by decreasing pain, increasing ROM, and assisting the healing of spinal symptoms [ 17 , 21 ]. The transverse friction massage (TFM) is a technique applied perpendicular to the muscle fibers that promote optimal collagen healing by increasing circulation and decreasing collagen cross-linking.…”

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Myofascial Treatment for Microcirculation in Patients with Postural Neck and Shoulder Pain

Bau

Huang

et al. 2021

Diagnostics

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Vascular impairment is a crucial factor associated with chronic muscle pain, but relevant research from the microcirculatory aspect is lacking. Here, we investigated the differences in neck muscle microcirculation detected through laser-doppler flowmetry (LDF) and cervical biomechanics by a videofluoroscopic image in asymptomatic participants and patients with postural neck and shoulder pain. To understand the mechanism behind the effect of myofascial treatment, transverse friction massage (TFM) was applied and the immediate effects of muscular intervention on microcirculation were monitored. In total, 16 asymptomatic participants and 22 patients (mean age = 26.3 ± 2.4 and 25.4 ± 3.2 years, respectively) were recruited. Their neck muscle microcirculation and spinal image sequence were assessed. The differences in the baseline blood flow between the asymptomatic and patient groups were nonsignificant. However, the standard deviations in the measurements of the upper trapezius muscle in the patients were significantly larger (p < 0.05). Regarding the TFM-induced responses of skin microcirculation, the blood flow ratio was significantly higher in the patients than in the asymptomatic participants (p < 0.05). In conclusion, postintervention hyperemia determined through noninvasive LDF may be an indicator for the understanding of the mechanism underlying massage therapies and the design of interventions for postural pain.

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Myofascial Treatment for Microcirculation in Patients with Postural Neck and Shoulder Pain

Bau

Huang

et al. 2021

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“…A major number of the existing publications on the problem of static foot load concern the effect of arching/structure of the foot on the obtained pressure values 5 , 40 , however, there are no reports on the influence of physiotherapy techniques on the distribution of foot load in people with flat foot pain. Martinez-Jimenez et al 41 investigated the effectiveness of myofascial release in 20 healthy people. The therapeutic intervention lasted five minutes, and the utility of the procedure was evaluated on a sensory platform during a balance test with eyes open and closed.…”

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The influence of myofascial release on pain and selected indicators of flat foot in adults: a controlled randomized trial

Bac¹,

Kaczor²,

Pasiut³

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Flat foot pain is a common complaint that requires therapeutic intervention. Currently, myofascial release techniques are often used in the therapy of musculoskeletal disorders. A group of 60 people suffering from flat feet with associated pain. Patients were assigned to four groups (15 people each): MF—myofascial release, E—the exercise program, MFE—myofascial release and the exercise program, C—no intervention. The rehabilitation program lasted 4 weeks. The NRS scale was used to examine pain intensity and FreeMed ground reaction force platform was used to examine selected static and dynamic foot indicators. Statistically significant pain reduction was obtained in all research. A static test of foot load distribution produced statistically significant changes only for selected indicators. In the dynamic test, statistically significant changes were observed for selected indicators, only in the groups subjected to therapeutic intervention. Most such changes were observed in the MF group. In the dynamic test which assessed the support phase of the foot, statistically significant changes were observed only for selected subphases. Most such changes were observed in the MFE group. Both exercise and exercise combined with myofascial release techniques, and especially myofascial release techniques alone, significantly reduce pain in a flat foot. This study shows a limited influence of both exercises and myofascial release techniques on selected static and dynamic indicators of a flat foot.

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“…The same technique and the same number of repetitions of active trunk flexion-extension were repeated with the researcher’s hands positioned on the opposite sides. This technique lasted approximately five minutes [ 3 , 38 , 39 ].…”

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Can a Single Trial of a Thoracolumbar Myofascial Release Technique Reduce Pain and Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain? A Randomized Balanced Crossover Study

Paulo

Lacerda

Martins

et al. 2021

JCM

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Although manual therapy for pain relief has been used as an adjunct in treatments for chronic low back pain (CLBP), there is still the belief that a single session of myofascial release would be effective. This study was a crossover clinical trial aimed to investigate whether a single session of a specific myofascial release technique reduces pain and disability in subjects with CLBP. 41 participants over 18 years old were randomly enrolled into 3 situations in a balanced and crossover manner: experimental, placebo, and control. The subjects underwent a single session of myofascial release on thoracolumbar fascia and the results were compared with the control and placebo groups. The outcomes, pain and functionality, were evaluated using the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), pressure pain threshold (PPT), and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). There were no effects between-tests, within-tests, nor for interaction of all the outcomes, i.e., NPRS (η 2 = 0.32, F = 0.48, p = 0.61), PPT (η2 = 0.73, F = 2.80, p = 0.06), ODI (η2 = 0.02, F = 0.02, p = 0.97). (4) Conclusion: A single trial of a thoracolumbar myofascial release technique was not enough to reduce pain intensity and disability in subjects with CLBP.

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Acute effects of myofascial induction technique in plantar fascia complex in patients with myofascial pain syndrome on postural sway and plantar pressures: A quasi-experimental study

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

Myofascial Treatment for Microcirculation in Patients with Postural Neck and Shoulder Pain

Myofascial Treatment for Microcirculation in Patients with Postural Neck and Shoulder Pain

The influence of myofascial release on pain and selected indicators of flat foot in adults: a controlled randomized trial

Can a Single Trial of a Thoracolumbar Myofascial Release Technique Reduce Pain and Disability in Chronic Low Back Pain? A Randomized Balanced Crossover Study

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