Myofascial Release Therapy

A massage therapy which focuses on releasing MUSCLE TIGHTNESS often used to relieve muscular pain from myofascial tissues (e.g., MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME).

Also Known As:

Myofascial Release Therapies; Myofascial Release Treatments; Myofascial Treatments; Therapy, Myofascial Release; Treatment, Myofascial; Treatment, Myofascial Release; Myofascial Release; Myofascial Release Treatment; Myofascial Treatment

Networked: 206 relevant articles (43 outcomes, 57 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Therapeutics: 1158551

Experts

1.	Ajimsha, M S: 7 articles (01/2021 - 10/2011)
2.	Castro-Sánchez, Adelaida María: 4 articles (11/2021 - 01/2011)
3.	Cuesta-Barriuso, Rubén: 3 articles (03/2022 - 07/2020)
4.	Donoso-Úbeda, Elena: 3 articles (03/2022 - 07/2020)
5.	Pérez-Llanes, Raúl: 3 articles (03/2022 - 07/2020)
6.	Aguilar-Ferrándiz, María Encarnación: 3 articles (11/2021 - 10/2012)
7.	Lomas-Vega, Rafael: 3 articles (01/2020 - 01/2018)
8.	Rodríguez-Huguet, Manuel: 3 articles (01/2020 - 01/2018)
9.	Standley, Paul R: 3 articles (10/2019 - 10/2013)
10.	Matarán-Peñarrocha, Guillermo A: 3 articles (10/2012 - 01/2011)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 01/01/2019 - "Results: Significant improvement was found in most pain pressure thresholds of the myofascial trigger points in cervical muscles in the dry needling group compared to myofascial release (p < 0.05). " 10/01/2002 - "Results suggest that therapeutic combinations such as hot pack plus active ROM and stretch with spray, hot pack plus active ROM and stretch with spray as well as TENS, and hot pack plus active ROM and interferential current as well as myofascial release technique, are most effective for easing MTrP pain and increasing cervical ROM." 04/01/2022 - "Meta-analyses of six exercise trials, two myofascial release trials, and two acupuncture trials revealed a significant improvement in pain severity in the treatment group than in the control group. " 01/01/2021 - "The meta-analysis results showed that myofascial release significantly improved pain and physical function in patients with CLBP but had no significant effects on balance function, pain pressure-threshold, trunk mobility, mental health, and quality of life. " 01/01/2021 - "The meta-analysis showed that the overall efficacy of myofascial release for CLBP was significant, including two aspects: pain [SMD = -0.37, 95% CI (-0.67, -0.08), I 2 = 46%, P = 0.01] and physical function [SMD = -0.43, 95% CI (-0.75, -0.12), I 2 = 44%, P = 0.007]. "
2.	Neck Pain (Cervicalgia) 01/01/2021 - "It was concluded that the myofascial release therapy in the suboccipital area is effective in patients with chronic neck pain, either through a manual application or by means of the INYBI tool. " 01/01/2020 - "Is Myofascial Release Therapy Cost-Effective When Compared With Manual Therapy to Treat Workers' Mechanical Neck Pains?" 01/01/2018 - "Myofascial release, has been found to improve symptoms of neck pain. " 06/03/2023 - "The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) versus myofascial release therapy (MRT) on college students with chronic mechanical neck pain (CMNP). " 06/13/2022 - "So, this study was conducted to explore the effect of Post-isometric relaxation in comparison to Myofascial release therapy for patients having non-specific neck pain. "
3.	Low Back Pain (Lumbago) 01/01/2018 - "Myofascial Release Therapy Beneficial for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain." 01/01/2022 - "The improvements in the outcome measures suggest that lumbar myofascial release may be effective in subjects with non-specific low back pain. " 04/01/2014 - "Effectiveness of myofascial release in the management of chronic low back pain in nursing professionals." 06/01/2023 - "Gross myofascial release of trunk with leg pull technique on low back pain with radiculopathy - A randomised controlled trial." 03/01/2023 - "The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of myofascial release technique of a remote area on lumbar elasticity and low back pain (LBP) in patients with chronic nonspecific LBP. "
4.	Joint Diseases (Joint Disease) 10/23/2023 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of self-induced myofascial release in patients with hemophilic knee arthropathy. " 07/31/2020 - "This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a protocol using self-myofascial release with a foam roller to be applied in patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy. " 03/01/2022 - "Safety and efficacy of a self-induced myofascial release protocol using a foam roller in patients with haemophilic knee arthropathy." 07/31/2020 - "This protocol describes a randomized clinical trial to examine the safety and efficacy of a self-myofascial release intervention using a foam roller in patients with hemophilic ankle arthropathy. " 03/01/2022 - "This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of a self-induced myofascial release protocol in patients with haemophilic knee arthropathy. "
5.	Fibromyalgia (Fibrositis) 04/01/2015 - "There is moderate evidence that myofascial release is beneficial for fibromyalgia symptoms. " 11/12/2021 - "Fast improvements in functional status after osteopathic manipulative treatment based on myofascial release in patients with moderate or severe fibromyalgia: a retrospective study." 11/01/2021 - "There is limited evidence on the effects of myofascial release on fibromyalgia symptoms. " 01/01/2019 - "Sixty-four subjects with fibromyalgia were randomly assigned to a dry needling group or a myofascial release group. " 07/01/2017 - "Benefits of a self-myofascial release program on health-related quality of life in people with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial."

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Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Musculoskeletal Manipulations (Manipulative Therapy)
2.	Massage (Zone Therapy)
3.	Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
4.	Physical Therapy Modalities (Physical Therapy Technique)
5.	Osteopathic Manipulation