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000000875 0247_ $$2DOI$$a10.6083/M4JH3J6D
000000875 037__ $$aETD
000000875 245__ $$aA pilot comparison of two massage techniques in fibromyalgia
000000875 260__ $$bOregon Health and Science University
000000875 269__ $$a2012
000000875 336__ $$aDissertation
000000875 502__ $$bPh.D.
000000875 520__ $$aFibromyalgia (FM) affects about five million people in the U.S., and massage is often used to ease symptoms. This study tested the feasibility and acceptability of myofascial release therapy (MFR) compared to Swedish massage in women with FM. Twelve participants received weekly 90-minute sessions for four weeks. Both therapies were acceptable, with MFR showing greater symptom reduction. Therapist interviews supported massage as effective, though opinions on MFR’s superiority varied. Limitations included small sample size and short duration. Findings suggest further research with randomized trials and longer follow-up is warranted to confirm benefits of MFR for FM management.
000000875 540__ $$fCC BY
000000875 542__ $$fIn copyright - single owner
000000875 650__ $$aClinical Nursing Research$$028382
000000875 650__ $$aMassage$$021857
000000875 650__ $$aNurse Practitioners$$023075
000000875 650__ $$aEvidence-Based Nursing$$038239
000000875 650__ $$aAdvanced Practice Nursing$$038882
000000875 650__ $$aFibromyalgia$$019029
000000875 650__ $$aNursing$$023082
000000875 650__ $$aResearch$$025336
000000875 650__ $$aFeasibility Studies$$018922
000000875 650__ $$aMyofascial Release Therapy$$013669
000000875 6531_ $$acase reports
000000875 6531_ $$aclinical inquiry report
000000875 691__ $$aSchool of Nursing$$041370
000000875 7001_ $$aArzt, Anna$$uOregon Health and Science University$$041354
000000875 7201_ $$aJones, Kim$$uOregon Health and Science University$$041354$$7Personal$$eChair
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000000875 980__ $$aTheses and Dissertations