Month: November 2023

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Can massage and music alleviate fatigue in NICU mothers of premature newborns?

In 2020, a clinical trial conducted by Abadian at Valiye Asr Hospital in Tehran, Iran, researchers aimed to explore the comparative effects of massage and music interventions on fatigue in mothers with premature newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The study employed a clinical trial with a crossover design, involving 41 mothers with premature neonates hospitalized in the NICU. The participants were randomly assigned … Continue reading Can massage and music alleviate fatigue in NICU mothers of premature newborns?

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How do exercise interventions impact pain and social life in postmenopausal osteoporotic women?

In 2019, Koevska, et. al., conducted study about Osteoporosis, which is characterized by low bone density and microarchitectural deterioration, poses a significant health risk, particularly in postmenopausal women. This randomized single-blind controlled prospective trial aimed to assess the effects of exercise on the quality of life in postmenopausal osteoporotic women over a one-year period. Ninety-two women diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis and receiving treatment at the … Continue reading How do exercise interventions impact pain and social life in postmenopausal osteoporotic women?

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Can unsupervised protocols match the therapeutic impact of supervised programs for cervical pain?

In 2019, a study conducted by Juliusz Huber and Przemysław Lisiński, researchers aimed to assess the initial effects of supervised versus unsupervised rehabilitation protocols in patients presenting with myofascial pain syndrome, disk-root conflict, and degenerative spine disease at the cervical level. The study involved three distinct groups of patients, each comprising 60 individuals with confirmed diagnoses of myofascial pain syndrome, disk-root conflict, or degenerative spine … Continue reading Can unsupervised protocols match the therapeutic impact of supervised programs for cervical pain?

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Does abdominal massage hold the key to opioid-induced constipation?

Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) poses a significant challenge in patient care, warranting effective management strategies. This randomized controlled trial, conducted between February 2017 and January 2018, Yıldırım, et. al., aimed to assess the impact of abdominal massage on OIC symptoms. The study involved 204 participants experiencing OIC, randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group (n=102) received 15-minute video-guided abdominal massage training and performed … Continue reading Does abdominal massage hold the key to opioid-induced constipation?

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Can massage therapy improve sleep quality in premature infants?

In 2014, Yates, et. al., conducted study about Premature birth, which is a common occurrence worldwide, can present a range of challenges for both infants and their parents. One aspect of concern is the potential sleep difficulties faced by preterm infants. In a study conducted by Charlotte C. Yates and a team of researchers, the use of massage therapy as an adjunct intervention to promote … Continue reading Can massage therapy improve sleep quality in premature infants?

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