Effect of MELT method on thoracolumbar connective tissue: The full study

Sanjana, Faria; Chaudhry, Hans; Findley, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.05.010

Cited by 6 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 11 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Tone and stiffness were calculated by averaging the tissue-generated oscillator responses against three repetitive mechanical stimuli (0.40 N, 15 ms). 7…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The subjects were asked to mark the level of their current pain status on a scale between 0 (no pain) and 10 (the most severe pain). 7…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The subjects were asked to mark the level of their current pain status on a scale between 0 (no pain) and 10 (the most severe pain). 7 Measurement of PPT PPT evaluation was conducted at the center of coordination area of paravertebral muscles with the digital algometer device (Algometer Commander, Jtech Medical, MM036_K, 2016). Initially, all subjects received training to familiarize themselves with the procedure; the measurements obtained during training were not used for data analysis.…”

Section: Measurement Of Lbpmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…5 In addition, some changes occur in the center of coordination areas (located on TLF) of the muscle groups (paravertebral muscles and quadratus lumborum) closely related to LBP. 6,7 Center of coordination designates the fascial areas, which are approximately 2 cm 2 in size for each muscle group, wherein force exerted during contraction of the related muscle is reflected on the surface of deep fascia through the endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium. According to the Fascial Manipulation Theory, therapies targeting these areas of TLF should be administered for eliminating LBP.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to the Fascial Manipulation Theory, therapies targeting these areas of TLF should be administered for eliminating LBP. 6,7 Pressure pain threshold (PPT) (hyperalgesia) has been reported to be lower in the lumbar region (peripheral sensitization) in individuals with LBP compared with those without LBP, but low PPT has been reported to be maintained even in other body parts that are not related to this area (central sensitization). 8,9 Based on these studies, it may be predicted that the changes occurring in PPT of TLF, which is a rich neural network region, may be associated with the risk of developing LBP and should be investigated.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

Immediate effect of stair exercise on stiffness, tone, and pressure pain threshold of thoracolumbar fascia in individuals with lower limb amputation: a preliminary report

Kablan

Alaca

Atalay³

et al. 2022

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Adaptations to the use of prosthesis in individuals with a lower limb amputation may cause changes in lumbopelvic region structures during daily life activities. Objective: To investigate the effect of stair exercise on the stiffness, tone, and pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) in individuals with unilateral lower limb amputation. Design: This is a prospective preliminary study. Methods: The study was conducted in Prosthetic Orthotic Centers in Istanbul. Syrian individuals with unilateral transtibial (n 5 17) and transfemoral (n 5 15) amputation who received prosthesis and rehabilitation services at the centers between February 2020 and December 2020 were included in the study. The subjects were instructed to ascend and descend a nine-step stair one at a time at their maximum possible speed. Measurements were made before and immediately after the stair exercise. Tone and stiffness of TLF was measured using myometer. PPT was measured using algometer. Low back pain was evaluated using numerical pain rating scale. Results: In the transfemoral amputation group, PPT measurements taken immediately after stair exercise were significantly decreased in both the amputated (P 5 0.001) and intact (P 5 0.021) sides, whereas significant reduction in stiffness when compared with the prestair levels was observed only at the intact side (P 5 0.019). The change in PPT values on the amputated side was significantly higher in individuals with transfemoral amputation than those in individuals with transtibial amputation (P 5 0.011). Conclusion:The decrease in PPT values of TLF in the transfemoral amputation group was considered as a precursor sign for low back pain development. Thus, exercises and preventive rehabilitation programs targeting TLF may be needed, especially in this group.

show abstract

“…Tone and stiffness were calculated by averaging the tissue-generated oscillator responses against three repetitive mechanical stimuli (0.40 N, 15 ms). 7…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The subjects were asked to mark the level of their current pain status on a scale between 0 (no pain) and 10 (the most severe pain). 7…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Measurement Of Lbpmentioning

confidence: 99%