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Evaluating the Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy in Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders: Impact on Pain and Mobility in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Neck Pain

Author(s) Shorouk A. Aljarallah, Sultana A. Alrobian, Razan I. Alsaleem, Mona R Attamimi, Rana S Alsaleh
Country Saudi Arabia
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Myofascial Release (MFR) therapy in reducing pain and improving mobility in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic neck pain, comparing it to standard care and placebo treatments.
Methods: In a randomized controlled trial, 120 participants were assigned to one of three groups: MFR therapy, standard care, or placebo. Each group received their respective treatments twice weekly for 8 weeks. Primary outcomes included pain intensity, measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and mobility, assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for chronic neck pain and the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) for fibromyalgia. Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-treatment, and at 3-month follow-up.
Results: The MFR therapy group experienced significantly greater reductions in pain and improvements in mobility compared to the standard care and placebo groups (p < 0.001). No significant differences in quality of life or patient satisfaction were observed among the groups. The findings highlight the superior efficacy of MFR therapy over standard and placebo treatments.
Conclusion: Myofascial Release therapy is an effective treatment for reducing pain and improving mobility in patients with fibromyalgia and chronic neck pain. It offers a valuable addition to conventional treatment approaches. Further studies are needed to investigate long-term benefits and underlying mechanisms.
Keywords Myofascial Release, fibromyalgia, chronic neck pain, pain reduction, mobility improvement, randomized controlled trial
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 15, Issue 3, July-September 2024
Published On 2024-07-04
Cite This Evaluating the Efficacy of Myofascial Release Therapy in Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders: Impact on Pain and Mobility in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Neck Pain - Shorouk A. Aljarallah, Sultana A. Alrobian, Razan I. Alsaleem, Mona R Attamimi, Rana S Alsaleh - IJSAT Volume 15, Issue 3, July-September 2024. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14724837
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14724837
Short DOI https://doi.org/g82tns
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