Document Type : Research Paper
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Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, University of Yasouj, Yasouj, Iran.
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Assistant Professor, Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Center of Physical Education, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran.
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Master of Sports Injures, Pardis Massage Center, Isfahan, Islamic Azad University, Khorasgan Branch.
10.22084/rsr.2023.27604.1688
Abstract
Background and aim: The present study was conducted to determine the effect of Yumeiho-therapy massage on pain, proprioception, and range of motion (ROM) of the back and shoulders in men with back pain caused by trigger points.
Methods: In order to conduct this study, 30 men with hidden trigger points were randomly assigned to two control groups and Yumeiho-therapy massage. After selecting the subjects, the amount of back pain was determined using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Also, the proprioception and ROM of internal and external rotation of the shoulder were evaluated using a goniometer. In addition, the back's ROM was evaluated using the Schuber method. After evaluating the variables, the subjects were divided into two groups: control and massage, and the Yumeiho-therapy massage was applied for six weeks (3 sessions per week and a duration of 30 minutes). During this period, massage was not applied to the control group. ANCOVA and Paired Sample t-tests were used to test the hypothesis.
Results: The study’s results showed that applying massage significantly reduced back pain (P=0.001), shoulder proprioception (P=0.001), back range of motion (P=0.001), internal rotation shoulder range of motion (P=0.001), and shoulder external rotation range of motion (P=0.001). However, no significant difference was observed in the control group after six weeks.
Conclusion: the results of the study showed that the use of Yumeiho-therapy massage is suggested to therapists as an effective intervention to reduce pain and improve performance in people with back pain caused by trigger points.
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