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The effect of percussive massage therapy on fascia structure

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
healthy individual
healthy individual and people who with low back pain
low back pain patient
Registration Number
TCTR20221223001
Lead Sponsor
Chao Yang
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
38
Inclusion Criteria

1 Male between 20 to 40 years old.
2 Experiencing of LBP more than 12 weeks.
3 Moderate degree of VAS between 3 to 7
4 Able to follow instructions
5 Can carry out regular activities and exercise
6 Willing to participate in the study
7 Can read and communicate in Chinese

Exclusion Criteria

1. A history of the following diseases or disorders: Ankylosing spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Spinal fractures, Tumors or infections, Clinical neurological deficits, Nervous system or major mental diseases, Bleeding disorders, Previous severe back or lower limb injury or surgery,
Underlying diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
2 Prompt nerve root compression.
3 Contraindications of percussive massage treatment: Contagious skin disease, Injury or inflammation of the muscle, Open wound, Acute limb edema, and Impaired skin integrity.
4 Take the medication currently, such as Ibuprofen.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
fascia thickness 2 times ultrasound image
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
fascia echointensity 2 times ultrasound image
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