For evidence-based lovers, a new Systematic Review confirms that Massage Alleviates Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness after Strenuous Exercise. A systematic review and meta-analysis was published in the Journal Frontiers in Pyshiology by researchers from China. The review evaluates the effects of massage on alleviating delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) and muscle performance after
Critical care practice guidelines currently shows a lack of clear evidence on the effectiveness of massage for acute post-operative pain control. Thus, researchers from McGill University in Canada assessed the effect of massage on acute pain in critically and acutely ill adults post-thoracic surgery through a literature review. Eligible studies selected were randomized controlled trials
Scar massage is used in burn units globally to improve functional and cosmetic outcomes of hypertrophic scarring (a condition with deposits of excessive amounts of collagen which gives rise to a raised scar) following a burn, however, the scientific evidence to support this therapy is not well established. Researchers from Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital,
Postoperative abdominal adhesions are pathological adhesions that develop between abdominopelvic structures following surgery. Considered unavoidable and ubiquitous, postoperative adhesions can lead to bowel obstructions, infertility, pain, and the need for further operations. As such, they represent a substantial health care challenge. Despite over a century of research, no preventive treatment exists. Visceral manipulation has been
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are estimated to be the presenting problem for 35% up to 64% of new patients in general practice. The term MUS has received a lot of criticism, yet, recent diagnostic ‘improvements’ still fail to offer a better understand its cause and provide better therapy. However there is an increasing amount of
There is currently no evidence that the intervertebral discs (IVDs) can respond positively to exercise in humans. Some authors have argued that IVD metabolism in humans is too slow to respond anabolically to exercise within the human lifespan. In a new research from Deakin University in Vicoria, Australia, the authors show that chronic running exercise
Foam rolling is a popular self myofascial release tool used by sports, exercise, and general public. Current research suggests that foam rolling may have an effect on the ipsilateral antagonist muscle group and produce a cross-over effect in the muscles of the contralateral limb. A new study from Canada examined the acute effects of foam
Researchers from University of Padova, Italy, recently investigated the role of hormones in myofascial tissues. They are interested to the fact that many epidemiologic, clinical, and experimental findings point to sex differences in myofascial pain in view of the fact that adult women tend to have more myofascial problems with respect to men. They hypothesized
Static stretches when held for longer than 60 seconds can reduce muscle’s ability to produce force. Now a theory has been proposed that a neural mechanism can partly explain this reduction in muscle force. Effects of Static Stretching Static stretching has been commonly used as a pre-exercise routine. The main benefits include increase in range
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) syndrome (aka chondromalacia patella or runner’s knee) is a common musculoskeletal condition that occurs in running and jumping athletes. It is generally found in people who have degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) of the articular surfaces of the patella and/or femur (underside of the patella and/or intercondylar groove of the femur), and It
