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ArticleInternational journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork2024

Effectiveness of Three-Dimensional Myofascial Release on Lumbar Lordosis in Individuals with Asymptomatic Hyperlordosis: A Placebo Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aarti Welling, Ashwin Patil, Pragati Gunjal, Priyanka Naik, Rani Hubli

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Article in International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07710079 (Effects of Posterior Oblique Sling Mobilization by 3-D Release Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Layered Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Effects of Posterior Oblique Sling Mobilization by 3-D Release Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Layered Syndrome

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2025 to 2026Enrolled44ConditionsShoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Low Back PainArmsConventional Physical Therapy, POS Mobilization
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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Impact of 3-dimensional myofascial release on tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha biomarker in nonspecific low back pain: a randomised controlled trial.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025
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5 authors.

Aarti WellingDepartment of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, Karnataka, India.
Ashwin PatilDepartment of Radiology, J. N. Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.
Pragati GunjalDepartment of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, Karnataka, India.
Priyanka NaikDepartment of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, Karnataka, India.
Rani HubliDepartment of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi 590010, Karnataka, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Lumbar hyperlordosis is the most prevalent musculoskeletal postural deformity. Maintenance of normal limits of lumbar lordosis is necessary for obtaining an ideal posture. Literature suggests that poor posture results in fascial restriction in which the fascia reorganizes in response to tension. Gross myofascial release (MFR) combined with posterior pelvic tilting exercises proved to be beneficial in improving the lumbar range of motion. Three-dimensional (3D) MFR is a novel approach toward reducing fascial restrictions. However, the literature determining the effects of 3D MFR is still emerging. Aim: To determine the effect of 3D MFR on a lumbar lordosis angle and lumbar range of motion, in individuals with asymptomatic hyperlordosis. Method: Participants (n = 30) with hyperlordosis were randomly assigned to either the experimental group receiving 3D MFR (n = 15) or the control group (n = 15) that received sham 3D MFR for six sessions (3 alternate days for 2 weeks). The outcomes were assessed at day 1 and day 6. Lumbar range of motion was assessed using modified-modified Schober's test and the lumbar lordosis angle was measured using x-ray and flexicurve. Results: There was significant decrease (p = 0.0001) in the lumbar lordosis angle, increase in the lumbar flexion (p = 0.0001), and decrease in the extension (p = 0.0011) range of motion in the experimental group when compared to the control group. Conclusion: Lumbar lordosis decreased and the lumbar range of motion increased in the experimental group only with 3D MFR and not with sham 3D MFR. Hence, 3D MFR is an effective method in the correction of lumbar hyperlordosis and improving the lumbar range.Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) trial number

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