Effects of Myofascial Release Massage on Pain Levels, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Unilateral Lower Limb Amputees
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 7
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Low Back Pain
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this graduate research study is to explore the therapeutic benefits of Myofascial Release massage on lower limb amputees with pain levels, range of motion, and muscle strength.
详细描述
There are no other studies that address the effects of massage therapy as a treatment option for lower limb amputees suffering from lower back pain or the effects this has on muscle performance and/or range of motion. In addressing the physical, psychological, and social needs of a person living with limb loss, there should be a consideration for a multidisciplinary approach that could potentially include massage therapy as a fundamental standard of care. Therefore, the purpose of this graduate student research study is to test whether myofascial release massage can improve lower back pain levels in lower limb amputees and consequently improve quality of life and other measurable variables such as range of motion and muscle strength.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Pain in the lower back region
- •Trans-tibial, trans-femoral, knee disarticulation, or Symes amputees
- •Unilateral lower limb amputation
- •Subject willing to receive massage once a week over a 4 week span
- •Subject must be willing to abstain from over-the-counter and prescription pain medication 24 hours before each treatment
排除标准
- •Open wounds within the treatment area
- •Bilateral lower limb amputees
- •Pregnant subjects (self-reported)
- •Lymphedema
- •Amputation distal to ankle
- •Subjects who currently receive regular massage treatments
- •Subjects taking anticoagulant medication
- •Subjects with allergies to coconut oil
结局指标
主要结局
Low Back Pain
时间窗: Change in low back pain between baseline and study completion at the fourth week (Visit 4).
Subject's lower back pain data will be collected through the Owestry Disability Index (ODI). It is valid and reliable in a variety of settings . Patients select statements that are most applicable to their current situation in the following areas: intensity of pain, lifting, ability to care for oneself, ability to walk, ability to sit, sexual function (if applicable), ability to stand, social life, sleep quality, and ability to travel. The questionnaire will take less than 5 minutes. Questionnaire is given at the beginning of the study and then will be compared with the responses after the 4 week treatment.
visual analog pain scale
时间窗: Change in visual analog pain scale score between baseline and study completion at the fourth week (Visit 4).
A Visual Analog Scale, consisting of a 10 cm long horizontal line which represents various levels of pain with "No Pain" at one end and "Unbearable Pain" at the other will be given.
次要结局
- Muscle strength(Change in muscle strength score as measured by the MMT between baseline and study completion at the fourth week (Visit 4).)
- Range of Motion(Change in range of motion as measured by goniometer between baseline and study completion at the fourth week (Visit 4).)
研究者
Heather Appling
Assistant Professor Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Loma Linda University