RECENT RESEARCH
2024. We included randomized controlled trials( RCTs) that recruited children with functional dyspepsia. These trials compared therapeutic massage combined with conventional therapy to conventional therapy alone. Dichotomous symptom data were aggregated to calculate the relative risk( RR) of overall response following therapy. Continuous data were aggregated utilizing a standardized mean difference with a 95 % confidence interval.
Results: The search identified 1,190 citations. Twelve RCTs were eligible for inclusion, which contained 1,161 patients. The response rate of combination therapy, which includes therapeutic massage alongside conventional therapy, was found to be superior to that of conventional therapy alone. Subgroup analysis indicated that both point massage and chiropractic, when combined with conventional therapy, also demonstrated superior response rates compared to conventional therapy alone. Subgroup analysis of the frequency of intervention over a 2-week duration of therapeutic massage indicated that the overall response rates for combination therapy at frequencies of five times per week and seven times per week were superior to those of conventional therapy. In comparison to conventional therapy, combination therapy markedly reduced symptom scores related to abdominal pain, flatulence, anorexia, eructation, nausea and vomiting, and early satiety. Additionally, it enhanced levels of growth hormone-releasing peptide, neuropeptide Y, motilin, and gastrin, while decreasing levels of 5-hydroxytryptophan.
Conclusion: Results demonstrated that compared to conventional therapy, therapeutic massage combined with conventional therapy can significantly reduce symptoms and enhance gastrointestinal hormone levels in children with functional dyspepsia. However, due to the heterogeneity of the findings and the low quality of evidence, further extensive and methodologically sound trials are necessary to validate whether therapeutic massage can serve as an effective complementary therapy for pediatric functional dyspepsia.
Karimiahmadabadi A, Sohani SM, Tabatabaei A, Limouei G. The effects of focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus deep friction massage in supraspinatus tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun; 42:823-830. doi: 10.1016 / j. jbmt. 2025.01.035. Epub 2025 Jan 30. PMID: 40325761.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy( ESWT) and deep friction massage( DFM) in treating supraspinatus tendinitis in nonprofessional athletes.
Methods: Thirty-two non-professional athletes diagnosed with supraspinatus tendinitis were randomly assigned to either the ESWT group with therapeutic exercise or the DFM group with therapeutic exercise. Outcome assessments were conducted before the intervention, after 12 sessions, and one week later. The primary outcomes measured were pain intensity and the pressure pain threshold( PPT) of the supraspinatus and deltoid muscles. Secondary outcomes included shoulder abduction, external rotation, supraspinatus strength, and quality of life. Between-group comparisons were performed using one-way ANOVA / ANCOVA, and effect sizes were calculated.
Results: The group × time interaction was significant for pain( p = 0.011), PPT( p = 0.04), and shoulder abduction( p = 0.04), while no significant interaction was found for shoulder external rotation or supraspinatus strength( p > 0.05). Within-group analysis revealed significant improvements in all outcomes compared to baseline in both groups. Between-group comparisons demonstrated the superior effectiveness of shockwave therapy in improving pain( p = 0.024, effect size =-0.84), increasing the PPT of the supraspinatus( p = 0.0001, effect size = 1.65) and deltoid( p < 0.0001, effect size = 2.61), and enhancing shoulder abduction( p = 0.001, effect size = 1.31). Effect sizes indicated high efficacy( greater than 0.8) favoring shockwave therapy. However, no significant differences were observed between the groups in shoulder external rotation( p = 0.2), supraspinatus strength( p = 0.42), or quality of life( p = 0.97).
Conclusions: This study concludes that shockwave therapy is significantly more effective than deep friction massage for managing supraspinatus tendinitis.
Maan KS, Yadav RC. Comparative evaluation of recovery interventions-individually and in combination-on lactate clearance and physical performance metrics following 3 versus 3 basketball matches. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Jun; 42:431-440. doi: 10.1016 / j. jbmt. 2025.01.022. Epub 2025 Jan 18. PMID: 40325703.
Objectives: The study evaluates the effects of active recovery, massage therapy, and foam rolling-both individually and combined-on recovery after 3v3 basketball matches, focusing on lactate levels, sprint performance, explosive strength, and agility to identify the most effective recovery strategy.
Design & setting: Using a withinwithin group design with repeated measures, the study recorded data on physiological and physical variables before, immediately after, and at 10- and 15-min post-match, including blood lactate, sprinting ability, explosive strength, and agility.
Participants: Twenty-one male basketball players, aged 18-25 years, were purposively selected from Haridwar district, Uttarakhand. All participants had prior competitive experience, having competed in either the INBL or Red Bull Half Court Tournament.
Results: Post-match lactate levels averaged 10.0 mmol / L, dropping to 4.4 mmol / L by 15-min. Active recovery combined with foam rolling improved lactate clearance and performance metrics more effectively than active recovery alone or with massage therapy, which showed better explosive strength recovery but less efficient lactate clearance.
Conclusion: Active recovery with foam rolling was more effective for immediate
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