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Effectiveness of myofascial release for adults with chronic neck pain

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November 2024

Effectiveness of myofascial release for adults with chronic neck pain

Vol: 306| Issue: 11| Number:51| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effectiveness of myofascial release for adults with chronic neck pain: a meta-analysis.

Physiotherapy. 2024 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.physio.2023.12.002

Contributing Authors:
L Overmann R Schleip D Anheyer J Michalak

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Synopsis

Ten studies including 549 patients with chronic neck pain were analyzed in this meta-analysis comparing myofascial release (MFR) to other treatments. The primary outcomes evaluated were pain reduction (measured by VAS) and ROM improvement; secondary outcomes included pressure pain threshold (PPT) and other functional parameters. MFR significantly reduced pain and improved right lateral flexion and...

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