- Tytuł:
- The use of tensegrity massage in pregnant women: a case report
- Autorzy:
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Wilk, I.
Kassolik, K.
Andrzejewski, W.
Kołodyńska, G.
Okręglicka-Forysiak, E.
Nowak, B.
Kurpas, D. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2088364.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2019
- Wydawca:
- Uniwersytet Opolski. Instytut Nauk o Zdrowiu
- Tematy:
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tensegrity massage
pain
pregnancy - Opis:
- Background: In pregnant women, changes in body posture and higher pelvic anteversion and increase lumbar lordosis are observed. Changes in the arrangement of bony elements result in an alteration in the pelvic floor soft tissue tension, increased resting muscles and ligaments tone in the lumbosacral region and sacral bone. The negative consequences of posture changes in pregnant women is lower back pain. The literature describing a lot of physiotherapeutic procedures and various of type massage which can use in pregnant women. In this study, we present applications of tensegrity massage combined with point manipulation of selected muscle attachments. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of tensegrity massage combined with point manipulation of selected muscle attachments in pregnant women. Material and methods: Two 30-year-old pregnant women received tensegrity massage were qualified for the study. The patients were subjected to a series of nine massage sessions of 45 minutes each, performed three times a week. Pain levels were assessed in both patients using the VAS. Results: The procedure involved normalization of the tone of the system of ligaments, fascia, and muscles in the lumbar spine region, the pelvic girdle, and the lower limbs. The therapy brought pain relief and reduced muscle tone in the lumbosacral region of the spine, as well as in the pelvic girdle and the lower limbs. Conclusions: Tensegrity massage combined with point massage is an effective therapy for pain problems and incorrect resting muscle tone caused by pregnancy-related posture changes within the pelvis and spine.
- Źródło:
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Medical Science Pulse; 2019, 13, 3; 39-49
2544-1558
2544-1620 - Pojawia się w:
- Medical Science Pulse
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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