Showing papers in "Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies in 2015"

TL;DR: There is conflicting evidence whether SMFR can improve flexibility long-term, but SMFR appears to have a range of potentially valuable effects for both athletes and the general population, including increasing flexibility and enhancing recovery.

TL;DR: The literature regarding the effectiveness of MFR was mixed in both quality and results, and MFR is emerging as a strategy with a solid evidence base and tremendous potential.

TL;DR: The results support the use of the newly developed IASMT, Fascial Abrasion Technique ™ and FR for increasing lower extremity ROM of athletes.

TL;DR: An immediate clinical benefit of SMR on the flexibility of the hamstrings and lumbar spine was indicated and suggestions for methodological improvements may inform future research.

TL;DR: TrP-DN was effective for improving pain, disability, kinesiophobia and widespread pressure sensitivity in patients with mechanical LBP at short-term and the inclusion of a neuroscience educational program resulted in a greater improvement in kines iophobia.

TL;DR: There were no differences between the Pilates and general exercises with regard to pain and functionality in NSCLBP subjects but general exercises were better than Pilates for increasing functionality and flexibility.

TL;DR: The outcomes suggest that this cost-effective, learner-friendly and self-pacing exercise should be promoted in individual and group settings for both curative and preventive measures, and for which further investigations are also recommended.

TL;DR: An extensive review of the main fascia-mediated mechanisms underlying various dysfunctional and pathophysiological processes of clinical relevance for manual therapy is offered, and the concept of somatic dysfunction is revisited in light of the diverse fascial influences that may come into play in its genesis and maintenance.

TL;DR: A randomized controlled trial was performed to compare the effectiveness of Fascial Manipulation(®) (FM) and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for CTS and the group that received FM showed a significant reduction in subjective pain perception and an increased function assessed by BCTQ at the end of the treatment and follow-up.

TL;DR: Yoga therapy is a safe and beneficial intervention for improving fatigue, balance and spatiotemporal gait parameters in patients with MS.

TL;DR: The high degree of diagnostic accuracy demonstrates that the Fonseca anamnestic index can be employed for the identification of myogenous TMD in female community cases.

TL;DR: Interventions seem to be effective in reducing pain, increasing range of motion and improving function of the painful shoulder, and can be reliably diagnosed by palpation.

TL;DR: This review examines pathophysiological aspects of spinal roots and peripheral nerves, the proposed mechanisms of NM as treatment of injured nerve tissues and critically review the existing research evidence for the efficacy of NM in patients with lumbar or cervical radiculopathy.

TL;DR: The high percentage of patients who are not wearing the prescribed orthotic devices leads to a high financial loss for society and a waste of therapeutic effort and these results should be taken into account during the design, construction and selection process of orthotics.

TL;DR: Overall, there is evidence that BAI has positive effects on the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), and body awareness seems to play an important role in anxiety, depression and HRQoL.

TL;DR: Substantial stress is transmitted to fascia during muscular exercise, which has implications for exercise therapies if they are designed for fascial as well as muscular stress.

TL;DR: The breathing technique of the Pilates method associated with trunk flexion increases TrA/IO electrical activity.

TL;DR: A review of the most recent publications about myofascial pain, trigger points (TrPs) and other related topics can be found in this article, where the authors have added some commentaries where indicated with supporting references.

TL;DR: Pilates may be a useful tool in rehabilitation and prevention programs but more high quality studies are necessary to establish all the effects on elderly populations.

TL;DR: Because MFR improved all measured parameters, continuous stretching and pressure are probably important for improving fascial gliding and flexibility of the vastus lateralis muscle.

TL;DR: MSA can be a safe and effective mode of exercise for FM patients, particularly when progressed from low intensities, and the majority of the studies demonstrated encouraging increases in strength, along with significant reductions in pain.

TL;DR: Results of this study showed that outcome improved significantly following combined tactile acuity and motor control training, however, compared to an earlier study, the tactile Acuity training did not have an additional effect to the results.

TL;DR: The authors introduce the Mid-Pectoral Fascial Lesion (MPFL) as a myofascial disorder, describing 11 ipsilateral chest wall cases and introduce the Torsional Upper Crossed Syndrome as a multi-planar addition to Janda's classic sagittal plane model.

TL;DR: This paper demonstrates that the Quintner et al. paper is a biased review of the literature replete with unsupported opinions and accusations to believe that the Integrated TrP Hypothesis should be laid to rest.

TL;DR: Investigation of the relationship between knee pain severity and function with the frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) and trunk and hip peak torque in women with patellofemoral pain found that increase in FPPA was associated with greater KPS, and the lowest PT of lateral core stability, hip abductors, and extensors wasassociated with lower function in Women with PFPS.

TL;DR: It can be concluded that virtual reality and muscle strength interventions are beneficial for mobility and fear of falling in older women with a history of falls.

TL;DR: In this article, the effects of massage on reducing pain and overall perceived improvement in a sample of 25 ultramarathon runners who complained of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) were investigated.

TL;DR: NDI scores and PPT of the cervical muscles correlated moderately and was inversely proportional in patients with migraine, but the association was not linear, so both outcomes should be considered in the assessment of this population.

TL;DR: There is strong evidence to suggest that physical activity is an integral piece to the chronic non-specific pain puzzle, and it is incumbent upon clinicians to strongly recommend participation in regular, yet properly progressed, physical activity to chronicNon- specific pain sufferers.

TL;DR: Exercising with AF led to HE times that were similar to those of conventional exercise, and AF might be used as an alternative therapy method for home exercise.