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Can therapeutic Thai massage improve upper limb muscle strength in Parkinson's disease? An objective randomized-controlled trial.


ABSTRACT: Muscle weakness is a frequent complaint amongst Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. However, evidence-based therapeutic options for this symptom are limited. We objectively measure the efficacy of therapeutic Thai massage (TTM) on upper limb muscle strength, using an isokinetic dynamometer. A total of 60 PD patients with muscle weakness that is not related to their 'off' periods or other neurological causes were equally randomized to TTM intervention (n?=?30), consisting of six TTM sessions over a 3-week period, or standard medical care (no intervention, n?=?30). Primary outcomes included peak extension and flexion torques. Scale-based outcomes, including Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) and visual analogue scale for pain (VAS) were also performed. From baseline to end of treatment, patients in the intervention group showed significant improvement on primary objective outcomes, including peak flexion torque (F?=?30.613, p?

SUBMITTER: Miyahara Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5934701 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Can therapeutic Thai massage improve upper limb muscle strength in Parkinson's disease? An objective randomized-controlled trial.

Miyahara Yuka Y   Jitkritsadakul Onanong O   Sringean Jirada J   Aungkab Nicharee N   Khongprasert Surasa S   Bhidayasiri Roongroj R  

Journal of traditional and complementary medicine 20180301 2


Muscle weakness is a frequent complaint amongst Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. However, evidence-based therapeutic options for this symptom are limited. We objectively measure the efficacy of therapeutic Thai massage (TTM) on upper limb muscle strength, using an isokinetic dynamometer. A total of 60 PD patients with muscle weakness that is not related to their 'off' periods or other neurological causes were equally randomized to TTM intervention (n = 30), consisting of six TTM sessions over  ...[more]

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