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Swedish Massage for Improvement of Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis
April 2022
Swedish Massage for Improvement of Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The effect of Swedish massage on pain in rheumatoid arthritis patients: A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2022 Feb;46: 101524.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty patients with rheumatoid arthritis were randomized to receive 8 weeks of Swedish massage therapy plus routine treatment (n=30) or routine treatment alone (n=30). The outcomes of interest included pain scores on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and painkiller consumption, measured upon completion of the treatment program and 1 month after the last session. The results of the analyses showed Swedis...
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