ArticleInternational journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork2016
Impact of Massage Therapy on Fatigue, Pain, and Spasticity in People with Multiple Sclerosis: a Pilot Study.
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Effect of Massage Therapy on Fatigue and Sleep Quality in Patients With Heart Failure in Intensive Care Unit
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 77 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Efficacy and Safety of Manual Therapy for Symptoms Associated with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Virtual Reality-Based Therapy Improves Fatigue, Impact, and Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. A Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Massage Therapy for Improving Sequelae in Post-Stroke Survivors. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of the MOS Pain Effect Scale in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Impact of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Spasticity in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review.Brain sciences · 2024Review
- The Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in Morocco.International journal of MS care · 2024Article
- The Influence of Conventional and Innovative Rehabilitation Methods on Brain Plasticity Induction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- The Effects of Massage Therapy on a Patient with Migraines and Cervical Spondylosis: a Case Report.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2021Article
- Effects of Massage Therapy on Multiple Sclerosis: a Case Report.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2020Article
- Mirror and Vibration Therapies Effects on the Upper Limbs of Hemiparetic Patients after Stroke: A Pilot Study.Rehabilitation research and practice · 2018Article
- Effectiveness of massage therapy on fatigue and pain in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinicalArticle
- Effectiveness of Dry Cupping Therapy on Fatigue and Quality of Life of Women with Multiple Sclerosis: Randomized Clinical Trial.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory disease that leads to fatigue, pain, and spasticity, as well as other sensorimotor and cognitive changes. Often traditional medical approaches are ineffective in alleviating these disruptive symptoms. Although about one-third of surveyed individuals report they use massage therapy (MT) as an adjunct to medical treatment, there is little empirical evidence that MT is effective for symptom management in people with MS. PURPOSE: To measure the effects of MT on fatigue, pain, spasticity, perception of health, and quality of life in people with MS.
settingNot-for-profit long-term care facility.
participantsTwenty-four of 28 enrolled individuals with MS (average age = 47.38, SD = 13.05; 22 female) completed all MT sessions and outcome assessments. RESEARCH
designNonrandomized, pre-post pilot study.
interventionStandardized MT routine one time a week for six weeks.
main outcome measuresModified Fatigue Index Scale (MFIS), MOS Pain Effects Scale (MOS Pain), and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS). Secondary outcome measures: Mental Health Inventory (MHI) and Health Status Questionnaire (HSQ).
resultsThere was a significant improvement in MFIS (
conclusionsMT as delivered in this study is a safe and beneficial intervention for management of fatigue and pain in people with MS. Decreasing fatigue and pain appears to correlate with improvement in quality of life, which is meaningful for people with MS who have a chronic disease resulting in long-term health care needs.
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