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{"title":"The effectiveness of foam rolling with and without vibration and static stretching on range of motion, muscle strength and proprioception of the ankle joint in adults with chronic ankle instability","authors":"Chao-Yen Chen ,&nbsp;Hsien-Kai Hsu ,&nbsp;Nai-Jen Chang","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>People with chronic ankle instability (CAI) have insufficient ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) and decreases proprioception and muscle strength. Foam roller with and without vibration as a warm-up intervention may have benefits for healthy populations, but the effect on applied to injured individuals is still lacking, especially in CAI. Therefore, we aimed to compare the acute effects of three warm-up interventions, including vibration foam rolling (VR), foam rolling (FR), and static stretching (SS) in adults with CAI.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study was a randomized, counterbalanced crossover trial. Eligible sixteen adults with CAI received all three interventions (VR, FR, and SS) in unilateral CAI leg in a randomized order. Each intervention included 6 sets, 30 s each, targeting the ankle dorsiflexors and plantarflexors, with a 30-s rest time in between. Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM), muscle strength, and ankle proprioception were measured before and immediately after each intervention.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>VR significantly improved ankle DFROM and muscle strength by over 30% compared to the pre-intervention, whereas FR improved DFROM by 23.68%, and SS did not improve DFROM. Additionally, VR was more significantly effective than SS in improving ankle DFROM and maximal strength. The ankle joint repositioning error angle did not have significantly different.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our results suggest that VR and FR interventions may be incorporated into warm-ups for adults with CAI to improve ankle DFROM. Furthermore, VR offers additional benefits in increasing muscle strength, especially compared to SS.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 144-151"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the impact of various insole applications on balance and postural stability in the elderly","authors":"Başar Öztürk ,&nbsp;Arzu Razak Özdinçler ,&nbsp;Ahmet Koçyiğit ,&nbsp;Begüm Kara Kaya ,&nbsp;Eylül Pınar Kısa","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Aging leads to physical and cognitive declines, notably affecting balance and motor skills, making falls a prevalent health concern among the elderly. Falls, a significant health issue among the elderly, often stem from these impairments. This study aims to investigate the impact of different insole materials, specifically cork and silicone, on balance and postural stability in the elderly.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Istanbul Barinyurt Elderly Care Center with 24 participants, divided into two groups to test cork and silicone insoles. Balance parameters, plantar pressure, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test were used as measures. Data analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Post-intervention, the cork insole group showed significant improvements in balance, maximum plantar pressure, and functional mobility tests compared to the silicone insole group. While both insoles enhanced certain balance parameters and walking performance, cork insoles proved more effective in key outcomes. Additionally, maximum plantar pressure for the cork insoles group decreased significantly, indicating better pressure distribution and potentially enhanced balance.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Cork insoles are superior to silicone insoles in improving balance and postural stability among the elderly. This study supports using cork insoles as part of fall prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of material properties in orthopedic insole design. Future research should explore long-term effects and integrate insoles with other postural stability methods for comprehensive elderly care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 199-205"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clustering of shoulder movement patterns using K-means algorithm based on the shoulder range of motion","authors":"Gyeong-tae Gwak,&nbsp;Ui-jae Hwang,&nbsp;Jun-hee Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study aimed to classify and identify shoulder movement patterns based on shoulder joint range of motion (RoM) by applying the K-means clustering algorithm.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Observational study using data from the 5th Size Korea Anthropometric Survey (2003–2004).</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>Data analysis focused on anonymized shoulder RoM measurements from a national survey.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Analysis included 541 participants after excluding those with incomplete shoulder RoM data.</div></div><div><h3>Main Outcome Measures</h3><div>Identification of clusters based on measurements of shoulder flexion, extension, internal rotation, external rotation, horizontal adduction, and horizontal abduction.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Eight distinct clusters were identified, each showing unique shoulder mobility characteristics. Clusters 1 and 5 had the lowest flexion ranges, whereas clusters 7 and 8 exhibited low internal rotation and horizontal adduction. Clusters 2 and 6 displayed the highest flexion and overall high flexibility, while clusters 3 and 4 presented moderate flexion with low horizontal adduction.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This observational study categorized shoulder movement into eight clusters, revealing diverse mobility patterns across the general population. This clustering provides a basis for potential research into the correlation between specific movement patterns and musculoskeletal disorders, aiding in the development of targeted therapeutic strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 164-170"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cyclic yoga improves anthropometric indices, musculoskeletal disorders, and blood pressure in middle-aged women","authors":"Somayeh Momeni,&nbsp;Seyedeh Soolmaz Mahdioun,&nbsp;Azar Aghayari","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The new and therapeutic style of cyclic yoga, which is the art of aligning asana, pranayama, and yoga mudra techniques, can be used as a non-invasive style to improve or prevent some musculoskeletal disorders. For this purpose, this study was designed to investigate a selected course of cyclic yoga practice on some anthropometric indicators, musculoskeletal disorders, and blood pressure in middle-aged women.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>ː Forty-two middle-aged women were assigned either to cyclic yoga (n = 21, 53.76 ± 4.073 years) or the control group (n = 21, 53.57 ± 4.781 years). The cyclic yoga group received yoga intervention for 10 weeks, three sessions per week, and 50–90 min per session. MANCOVA test was used for inter-group comparison, and variance with repeated measures was used for intra-group measurement.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A 10-week of yoga training decreased weight, hip circumference, body mass index, percentage of body fat, waist-to-height ratio, round shoulder, thoracic kyphosis angle, lumbar lordosis angle, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure. In addition, a significant increase in the percentage muscle mass variable was reported in the cyclic yoga group. There was also a difference between the two cyclic yoga and control groups in the post-test in the waist-to-height ratio, round shoulder, thoracic kyphosis angle, lumbar lordosis angle, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure variables.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>ː The results suggest that cyclic yoga exercises, as an effective therapeutic alternative, low-cost, and accessible lead to the improvement of the round shoulder, hyperkyphosis, hyperlordosis, some anthropometric indices, and blood pressure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 152-158"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Track and field coaches' perspective and experiences of including osteopaths in shared management of elite athletes: A descriptive phenomenological study","authors":"Roksana Fard,&nbsp;Mattia Cella,&nbsp;Luca Odorisio,&nbsp;Giacomo Consorti","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study aimed to investigate the track and field elite athletes’ coaches' perspectives and experiences regarding their athletes' osteopathic treatments to contribute to the development of integrated management models based on their expectations and experiences.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data from Italian elite athletes’ coaches enrolled in the study. An inductive analysis of the interviews was conducted using a descriptive phenomenological methodology. Data saturation was assessed in parallel with the data gathering to determine the sample size. Two additional interviews verified data saturation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Data saturation was reached with 11 participants (female = 3; male = 9). Participants’ ages ranged from 28 to 70 years old. The analysis showed 1 overarching theme, “Shared decision-making on the track promotes performance and recovery,”</div></div><div><h3>4 themes</h3><div>(1) “Elite athletes' coaches work in a highly specialized multidisciplinary team characterized by mutual trust and oriented towards shared decision-making” (2) “Osteopathic treatment is perceived to be effective in managing injuries but it is recognized that its main purpose is to prevent them” (3) “Continuous therapeutic relationships addressing body awareness and psychosocial factors improve elite athletes’ performance” and (4) “Field-specific assessments performed by the osteopath inform training plan and recovery strategies”, and 16 categories.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>TF athletes’ coaches aim to work in a highly specialized multidisciplinary team characterized by mutual trust and oriented towards shared decision-making to manage and prevent injuries and enhance performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 206-214"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the magnitude and direction of asymmetry in physical tests and morphological measurements in professional female soccer athletes","authors":"Rodrigo Ghedini Gheller,&nbsp;João Claudio Braga Pereira Machado,&nbsp;Nathalia Chris Oliveira Franco,&nbsp;João Victor Gama da Silva,&nbsp;Felipe Guerra Monteiro,&nbsp;Mateus Rossato","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To analyze the magnitude and direction of inter-limb asymmetries in vertical jump, T-test, isokinetic peak torque, and muscle volume in professional female soccer players.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Sixteen female soccer players participated in the study (22.7 ± 3.5 years, 60.4 ± 12.7 kg, 164.2 ± 8.7 cm). The following tests were applied; the unilateral countermovement jump (CMJ), T-test (agility), peak torque of concentric knee extensor (PT_Con_Q), concentric and eccentric knee flexor (PT_Con_H; PT_Ecc_H), and muscle volume of quadriceps (MV_Q) and gastrocnemius (MV_G). The interlimb asymmetry magnitude was calculated as the percentage difference between the stronger and weaker limbs. For the direction of asymmetry, a negative sign (−) was assigned when the non-dominant lower limb was the stronger one, and a positive sign (+) when the dominant lower limb was the stronger one.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The asymmetry (%) values varied from 0.7 to 11.9%, with the highest values of asymmetry found in the CMJ, PT_Con_Q, PT_Con_H, and PT_Ecc_H tests. Moderate levels of agreement were observed for CMJ - Vol_G (K = 0.53; 75% agreement); PT_Con_Q - PT_Con_H (K = 0.48; 75% agreement); T-test - PT_Ecc_H (K = 0.43; 68.7% agreement). Fair levels of agreement were found between the T-test - Vol_Q (K = 0.21; 62.1% agreement); PT_Con_Q - PT_Ecc_H (K = 0.36; 68.8% agreement); and PT_Con_H - PT_Ecc_H (K = 0.31; 68.8% agreement).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>We concluded that of greater asymmetries in the vertical jump and isokinetic torque tests. The direction of the asymmetry seems highly variable, however, the isokinetic tests showed greater agreements with the other tests.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 131-137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Objective measures of stiffness and ratings of pain and stiffness in the gastrocnemii following delayed-onset muscle soreness","authors":"Luke McCarney,&nbsp;Noel Lythgo,&nbsp;Azharuddin Fazalbhoy,&nbsp;Ashleigh Moreland","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Muscle stiffness is commonly associated with a sensation of tightness, pain and movement difficulty. It is unclear, however, whether changes in muscle stiffness can be objectively identified by myotonometry across time. This study investigated whether a myotonometer (MyotonPRO) can detect changes in muscle stiffness by delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Twenty-three healthy adults participated in this study. DOMS was achieved in the gastrocnemii by downhill-backwards walking on a motorised treadmill. Subjective ratings of gastrocnemii pain and stiffness were recorded using the numerical rating scale. The MyotonPRO was used to record and extract objective muscle stiffness data. Recordings were taken at baseline and over a three-week recovery period. Spearman's rho correlation analyses were conducted between objective measures and subjective ratings of pain and stiffness. Repeated measure ANOVA tests were conducted to investigate the effect of DOMS over time.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>No significant correlations were found between the objective measures and subjective ratings of pain (p = 0.22) or stiffness (p = 0.51). Myotonometry identified significant effects of DOMS on muscle stiffness (p &lt; 0.001) over time. Significant effects of DOMS on subjective pain and stiffness rating data were found over time (p &lt; 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Interpretations</h3><div>Although DOMS was found to affect objective measures of muscle stiffness, these changes were not associated with subjective ratings. Future studies could replicate this study using other myotonometry methods to further investigate muscle stiffness and involve a larger cohort. Other work should investigate muscle stiffness in clinical musculoskeletal conditions resulting from injury or chronic pain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 187-193"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142720413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acute effects of myofascial release technique on flexibility and pain: Outcome for chronic low back pain","authors":"Ozan Çetinyol ,&nbsp;Seda Saka ,&nbsp;Ayşenur Çetinkaya","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.035","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.035","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Myofascial release technique (MFR) is frequently used in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP), but there are limited studies on the acute effects of this technique. It was aimed to determine the acute effect of MFR technique on pain and flexibility in CLBP.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Forty CLBP patients (19 female; 21 male) with an average age of 40 years were randomized as MFR technique and classical massage groups. A single session of technique was applied to each group. Outcome measurements consisted of the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Sit and Reach Test (SRT), Straight Leg Raise Test (SLRT), and Modified Schober Test.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In within-group comparisons, all outcome measures (except right-SLRT) improved statistically significantly in both groups after interventions (p˂0.05). ANCOVA was conducted to determine whether there were significant differences in between groups after intervention while controlling for age. The analysis showed that VAS, SRT and left-SLRT results were significantly more improved after the MFR technique compared with classical massage (p˂0.05).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In conclusion, the MFR technique is a safe and effective method for the immediate relief of pain and the enhancement of flexibility. Furthermore, it demonstrates superior efficacy in pain relief and flexibility improvement compared to classical massage, which is another manual therapy technique.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 194-198"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142719762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immediate effect of ischemic loading on quadriceps muscle output by using a pneumatic cuff","authors":"Tomoki Kakehashi ,&nbsp;Shinomiya Ryota ,&nbsp;Mayu Komatsu ,&nbsp;Masaaki Nakajima","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.033","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.033","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Transient ischemic conditioning (TIC) is a technique that involves short periods of ischemia followed by reperfusion, which may enhance muscle strength by increasing blood flow and improving energy supply to muscle fibers. This study aims to investigate the effect of TIC on quadriceps strength and examine its potential as a warm-up exercise in rehabilitation.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Fifteen healthy male participants underwent TIC on the quadriceps. Ischemia was induced for 5 min, followed by reperfusion. Muscle strength was assessed at baseline, 10 min post-intervention, and 20 min post-intervention.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>TIC applied to the quadriceps resulted in a significant increase in muscle strength compared to baseline (p ≤ 0.05). This increase in strength was observed at both 10 min and 20 min after the intervention.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>The results suggest that TIC can passively enhance muscle strength without inducing muscle fatigue. Therefore, TIC could be a valuable tool in rehabilitation where maintaining or improving muscle strength is essential.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>TIC has shown potential as an effective method for improving muscle strength without causing fatigue. As such, it may be beneficial as a warm-up modality during rehabilitation, contributing to the recovery of motor function and muscle performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 159-163"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rehabilitation of back pain with laser associated with negative or positive pressure massage in workers: A randomized controlled trial","authors":"Danielle Izabel Assis Chaves,&nbsp;Marco Antonio Carneiro de Jesus,&nbsp;Gabriella Dalarmi de Menezes,&nbsp;Lúcio Marques Vieira Souza,&nbsp;Gustavo Henrique Gonçalves,&nbsp;Fernanda Rossi Paolillo","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.11.032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and purpose</h3><div>Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are an array of conditions affecting the human locomotor system, such as muscles, tendons, nerves, bones, and joints. It is related to physiological, kinesiological and biomechanical changes which result in pain, paresthesia, inflammation, weakness, tiredness, heaviness in limbs, fatigue, reduced range of motion and/or compression of peripheral nerves. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of positive (massage gum) or negative pressure (vacuum therapy) combined with laser on the health of workers with back pain, investigating pain intensity, shoulder mobility, spinal flexibility, life quality, and well-being.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Twenty-one workers (female and male) aged between 20 and 60 years and who had medical referral for pain complaint in low back, neck and shoulders due to WMSDs participated in this study and were randomized into 3 groups: (1) Positive Pressure plus Laser Group (PPL): positive pressure using a massage gun was applied after the laser; (2) Negative Pressure plus Laser Group (NPL): negative pressure by vacuum was applied together with the laser and; (3) Control group (CG): without positive and negative pressure treatments or laser therapy. All workers received an educational booklet with postural orientation and suggestions focused on stretching exercises. Anamnesis, visual analogue scale (VAS) to assess pain intensity, and functional tests to assess spine flexibility and shoulders mobility were performed. Quality of life and well-being also were evaluated. The regions of lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine were treated once a week, totaling seven sessions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The main result was a reduced pain and an increased spinal flexibility, shoulders mobility, and quality of life in the PPL and NPL groups compared to the CG (p &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, NPL showed better results compared to PPL (p &lt; 0.05) for lumbar and cervical pain, as well as for right shoulder mobility.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Therefore, laser combined with negative pressure massage was more effective in reducing lumbar and cervical pain and increasing shoulder mobility compared to positive pressure massage in workers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"41 ","pages":"Pages 101-108"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}