NCT03389334

Massage on Pain Levels, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Unilateral Lower Limb Amputees

Effects of Myofascial Release Massage on Pain Levels, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Unilateral Lower Limb Amputees

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 7 (actual)
• Sponsor: Loma Linda University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this graduate research study is to explore the therapeutic benefits of Myofascial Release massage on lower limb amputees with pain levels, range of motion, and muscle strength.

Detailed description

There are no other studies that address the effects of massage therapy as a treatment option for lower limb amputees suffering from lower back pain or the effects this has on muscle performance and/or range of motion. In addressing the physical, psychological, and social needs of a person living with limb loss, there should be a consideration for a multidisciplinary approach that could potentially include massage therapy as a fundamental standard of care. Therefore, the purpose of this graduate student research study is to test whether myofascial release massage can improve lower back pain levels in lower limb amputees and consequently improve quality of life and other measurable variables such as range of motion and muscle strength.

Conditions

• Amputation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	massage	The techniques include myofascial release and manual active and passive stretching with the intention to lengthen overly contracted or shortened tissue, increase range of motion, and restore any malpositioning of structural landmarks as defined by its contralateral counterpart. By addressing the symptoms of the somatic dysfunction, you will in turn reduce the overall perceived pain in the body caused in these related tissues. The duration of each massage treatment session will be 45 minutes long and therapists will use a timer to ensure all subjects receive the same length of treatment. Patients will continue to receive treatment from the same therapist to maintain consistency of results.

Timeline

• Start date: 2018-03-29
• Primary completion: 2018-06-16
• Completion: 2018-06-16
• First posted: 2018-01-03
• Last updated: 2018-09-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States