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Effects of Connective Tissue Massage in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Sponsor: Firat University
Summary
Connective tissue massage (CTM), one of the various manual therapy techniques for FMS, produces local mechanical effects on mast cells in the connective tissue with short and long tractions, thereby reducing sympathetic activity and producing vasodilation. The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of self myofascial release technique and connective tissue massage in patients with FMS. At least 30 FMS patients will be included in the study. Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, pain, quality of life and sleep quality will be evaluated. CTM will be practiced to study group and foam roller will be practiced to control group.
Official title: Effects of Connective Tissue Massage and Self Myofascial Release in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2024-06-20
Completion Date
2024-08-30
Last Updated
2024-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Connective tissue massage
Connective Tissue Massage will be applied by an experienced physiotherapist for a total of 12 sessions 2 days a week for 6 weeks. While the patients are in sitting position, starting from the lumbosacral region, the lower thoracic, scapular, interscapular and cervical regions will be included in the treatment respectively.
Self myofascial relaxation
Self myofascial relaxation will be practiced with foam roller in patients with Fibromyalgia.
Locations (1)
Songul
Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)