Abdominal adhesion is a common complication following a major surgery, which can develop between abdominopelvic structures following surgery. Postoperative adhesions commonly present chronic abdominal pain and can lead to bowel obstructions, infertility, pain, and the need for further operations. A past study showed that manual therapy immediately postoperatively can prevent the formation of postoperative adhesions. An
Massage is known to relieve pain, but how long the effect can be sustained has not been fully researched. Researchers from nursing in Canada evaluated whether a session of massage can have a sustained effect on the pain intensity and pain-related interference with the daily functioning of cardiac surgery patients. The study was a randomized
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or heartburn, is a digestive disorder, where stomach acid frequently flows back into the oesophagus, the tube that connects the mouth and stomach. It causes discomfort and complications. The prevalence is around 20% in the western world. Current standard medical treatment includes the administration of proton
Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, yet it is commonly injured, especially the development of tendinopathy. Achilles tendinopathy is considered to be an overuse injury and mostly found in runners and running sports in the age range from 30 years old to 60 years old. However, its origin remains
We are familiar with RICE for handling soft tissue injury. Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation are suggested as the first treatment of injuries. Over time other acronyms have been suggested and added: PRICE, POLICE, MICE, including ‘Avoid HARM’ (Heat, Alcohol, Reinjury, Massage). A 2012 review study found that there is Insufficient evidence is available from
Fascia is a biological fabric that enmeshes all structures in our body. While there is a research interest in the role of fascia as a force transmitter in muscular dynamics, fascia is often regarded as a passive contributor to biomechanical behaviour. There have been several studies that indicated the active role of fascia which has
The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine recently awarded the ISSLS Prize in Basic Science 2019 to a paper by G. James, Paul Hodges and colleagues from the University of Queensland. The study, published in the European Spine Journal, found that Intervertebral disc degeneration is associated with fibrosis in the multifidus muscle
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints. Also called degenerative joint disease, OA of the knee happens when the cartilage in the knee joint wears down over time. Current treatment options for knee osteoarthritis, such as pain relievers, have limited effectiveness and potentially have adverse side effects. Massage is a safe
Groin injuries are prevalent in male football, accounting for 4%–19% of all time-loss injuries. In elite players, approximately one in five male players incur a groin injury causing time loss to play. Previous groin-specific prevention programmes have not shown a significant reduction in groin injury rates. In football, two out of three cases of groin
People with shoulder pain who expect physiotherapy to help them are likely to have a better recovery than those who expect only minimal or no improvement, according to our latest study. The study also found that people are likely to have a better recovery if they are confident they will be able to continue doing
