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ArticleThe Journal of manual & manipulative therapy2025

Beyond the lungs: patients' experiences of musculoskeletal symptoms and manual therapy in cystic fibrosis care - A qualitative interview study.

Niklas Sinderholm Sposato, Jenny Danielsbacka, Marita Gilljam, Louise Lannefors, Kristofer Bjerså, Monika Fagevik Olsén

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Niklas Sinderholm SposatoDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-2031-0837
Jenny DanielsbackaDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Marita GilljamDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Louise LanneforsDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Kristofer BjersåDepartment of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Monika Fagevik OlsénDepartment of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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backgroundCystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe hereditary disease that affects multiple organ systems. Among these, the musculoskeletal system is an under-explored area. This interview study aimed to explore experiences of musculoskeletal symptoms and of manual therapies as complementary care in this context.

methodsSemi-structured interviews were used to collect data from ten respondents. The data were subsequently analyzed through content analysis with an inductive approach in accordance with the method of Elo and Kyngäs.

resultsThe analysis resulted in three main categories; 1) Living with CF involves musculoskeletal health challenges, 2) Manual therapies impact daily life for people with CF, and 3) People with CF aspire for broader and more collaborative respiratory care.

conclusionThe respondents described musculoskeletal symptoms in and around the thoracic cage. They experienced symptom relief and increased body awareness following manual therapy interventions (MTI) and recommended that these methods be offered as complementary care to enhance quality of life.

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Cystic FibrosisMusculoskeletal DiseasesMusculoskeletal ManipulationsAdultFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeYoung Adultcystic fibrosismanual therapiesMusculoskeletalpainstiffness

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