Development of a taxonomy to describe massage treatments for musculoskeletal pain

Sherman, Karen J.; Dixon, Marian Wolfe; Thompson, Diana L.; Cherkin, Daniel C.

doi:10.1186/1472-6882-6-24

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“…A specific routine of MT (39) was designed by two study investigators who are licensed physical therapists and licensed massage therapists. Tables 2 and 3 provide details regarding the specific routine.…”

Section: Massage Therapy Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Massage Therapy on Fatigue, Pain, and Spasticity in People with Multiple Sclerosis: a Pilot Study

Backus

Manella

Bender

et al. 2016

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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease that leads to fatigue, pain, and spasticity, as well as other sensorimotor and cognitive changes. Often traditional medical approaches are ineffective in alleviating these disruptive symptoms. Although about one-third of surveyed individuals report they use massage therapy (MT) as an adjunct to medical treatment, there is little empirical evidence that MT is effective for symptom management in people with MS.Purpose: To measure the effects of MT on fatigue, pain, spasticity, perception of health, and quality of life in people with MS.Setting: Not-for-profit long-term care facility. Participants: Twenty-four of 28 enrolled individuals with MS (average age = 47.38, SD = 13.05; 22 female) completed all MT sessions and outcome assessments.Research Design: Nonrandomized, pre-post pilot study.Intervention: Standardized MT routine one time a week for six weeks. Main Outcome Measure(s): Modified Fatigue Index Scale (MFIS), MOS Pain Effects Scale (MOS Pain), and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Secondary outcome measures: Mental Health Inventory (MHI) and Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ).Results: There was a significant improvement in MFIS (p < .01), MOS Pain (p < .01), MHI (p < .01), and HSQ (p < .01), all with a large effect size (ES) (Cohen's d = -0.76, 1.25, 0.93, -1.01, respectively). There was a significant correlation between change scores on the MFIS and the MOS Pain (r = 0.532, p < .01), MHI (r = -0.647, p < .01), and subscales of the HSQ (ranging from r = -0.519, to -0.619, p < .01).Conclusions: MT as delivered in this study is a safe and beneficial intervention for management of fatigue and pain in people with MS. Decreasing fatigue and pain appears to correlate with improvement in quality of life, which is meaningful for people with MS who have a chronic disease resulting in long-term health care needs.

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Section: Massage Therapy Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Massage Therapy on Fatigue, Pain, and Spasticity in People with Multiple Sclerosis: a Pilot Study

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Manella

Bender

et al. 2016

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“…In ancient times and throughout the world, massage was often considered to be a medicinal practice, and it has been practiced in many forms (3,4) . Today, MT still incorporates a variety of styles (for example, relaxation or clinical massage) (5)(6)(7) , and it is used to treat symptoms associated with a wide range of chronic (8) , clinical (7,9,10) and sporting (11)(12)(13) conditions. Massage may be used as an adjunct or standalone therapy by a number of health care providers such as nurses (14,15) , physiotherapists (physical therapists) (16,17) , other complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers (18,19) , and massage therapists (20) .…”

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A Descriptive Study of the Practice Patterns of Massage New Zealand Massage Therapists

Smith

Sullivan²,

Baxter³

2011

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Background: Massage therapy has grown in popularity, yet little is known globally or in New Zealand about massage therapists and their practices.Purpose and Setting: The aims of this study were to describe the practice patterns of trained Massage New Zealand massage therapists in New Zealand private practice, with regard to therapist characteristics; practice modes and settings, and therapy characteristics; referral patterns; and massage therapy as an occupation.Research Design and Participants: A survey questionnaire was mailed to 66 trained massage therapist members of Massage New Zealand who were recruiting massage clients for a concurrent study of massage therapy culture.Results: Most massage therapists were women (83%), NZ European (76%), and holders of a massage diploma qualification (89%). Massage therapy was both a full-(58%) and part-time (42%) occupation, with the practice of massage therapy being the only source of employment for 70% of therapists. Nearly all therapists (94%) practiced massage for more than 40 weeks in the year, providing a median of 16 -20 hours of direct client care per week. Most massage therapists worked in a "solo practice" (58%) and used a wide and active referral network. Almost all therapists treated musculoskeletal symptoms: the most common client issues or conditions treated were back pain/problem (99%), neck/shoulder pain/problem (99%), headache or migraine (99%), relaxation and stress reduction (96%), and regular recovery or maintenance massage (89%). The most frequent client fee per treatment was NZ$60 per hour in a clinic and NZ$1 per minute at a sports event or in the workplace. Therapeutic massage, relaxation massage, sports massage, and trigger-point therapy were the most common styles of massage therapy offered. Nearly all massage therapists (99%) undertook client assessment; 95% typically provided self-care recommendations; and 32% combined other complementary and alternative medicine therapies with their massage consultations.Conclusions: This study provides new information about the practice of massage therapy by trained massage therapists. It will help to inform the massage industry and other health care providers, potential funders, and policymakers about the provision of massage therapy in the NZ health care system.

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“…[5][6][7] Touch given with the intention of comfort is believed not only to communicate caring but also to have beneficial stress-reducing effects on body systems. 8,9 Although research into the efficacy of touch therapies is taking priority, 10,11 one of the common challenges in conducting literature reviews in the field of touch therapy is the lack of consistent terminology for describing the treatment. This absence of a common language makes it difficult to assess whether research protocols are reproducible.…”

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The Clinical Efficacy of Reflexology in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia

Hodgson

Andersen²

2008

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

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Objective: This experimental, repeated-measures, crossover design study with nursing home residents examined the efficacy of reflexology in individuals with mild-to-moderate stage dementia. Specifically, the study tested whether a weekly reflexology intervention contributed to the resident outcomes of reduced physiologic distress, reduced pain, and improved affect.Setting: The study was conducted at a large nursing home in suburban Philadelphia. Sample: The sample included 21 nursing home residents with mild-to-moderate stage dementia randomly assigned to two groups.Interventions: The first group received 4 weeks of weekly reflexology treatments followed by 4 weeks of a control condition of friendly visits. The second group received 4 weeks of friendly visits followed by 4 weeks of weekly reflexology.Outcome measures: The primary efficacy endpoint was reduction of physiologic distress as measured by salivary ␣-amylase. The secondary outcomes were observed pain (Checklist of Nonverbal Pain Indicators) and observed affect (Apparent Affect Rating Scale).Results: The findings demonstrate that when receiving the reflexology treatment condition, as compared to the control condition, the residents demonstrated significant reduction in observed pain and salivary ␣-amylase. No adverse events were recorded during the study period.Conclusions: This study provides preliminary support for the efficacy of reflexology as a treatment of stress in nursing home residents with mild-to-moderate stage dementia.

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Development of a taxonomy to describe massage treatments for musculoskeletal pain

Cited by 64 publications

References 5 publications

Impact of Massage Therapy on Fatigue, Pain, and Spasticity in People with Multiple Sclerosis: a Pilot Study

Impact of Massage Therapy on Fatigue, Pain, and Spasticity in People with Multiple Sclerosis: a Pilot Study

A Descriptive Study of the Practice Patterns of Massage New Zealand Massage Therapists

The Clinical Efficacy of Reflexology in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia

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