Ying Chee L A, Lee Tsz M A, Chen Pik Yu, Samy Winnie, Au Lap Y F, Siu Chi H D
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.
Department of Occupational Therapy, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong.
Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2023 Jun 1;16(2):29-38. doi: 10.3822/ijtmb.v16i2.801. eCollection 2023 Jun.
BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is the most common diagnosis in patient presenting with chronic non-specific neck pain. It affects people's work performance, productivity, and quality of life. To date, there is little research evaluating the effectiveness of non-invasive techniques, such as ISBT-Bowen Therapy in managing neck MPS. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effectiveness of Bowen therapy in managing myofascial pain syndrome with symptoms lasting for more than six weeks. The study will also examine the long-term effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy on functional enhancement, quality of life, and physical and mental well-being. METHODS: This is a prospective, single-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT). A total of 90 myofascial neck pain patients were recruited and randomized to receive 8 sessions of ISBT-Bowen Therapy over a 12-week period (n = 45) or to continue their usual conventional treatment (n = 45). Pressure pain threshold (PPT), cervical range of motion (CROM), numerical rating pain scores, Neck Disability Index (NDI), SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12) Version 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD7), and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) were measured at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks after baseline. RESULTS: When compared with the control group, PPT significantly increased after ISBT-Bowen Therapy at 12 and 24 weeks. CROM on flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation were greatly improved at 12 weeks after Bowen therapy, and maintained at 24 weeks, except left lateral flexion. NDI, GAD7, and PHQ9 were all reduced after Bowen Therapy at both 12 and 24 weeks. Both Physical and Mental Component Summary scores of SF-12 were improved after Bowen therapy at 12 and 24 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed the efficacy of ISBT-Bowen Therapy for patients with MPS. It alleviates pain, improves functional outcomes, enhances quality of life, and relieves mood symptoms.
背景:肌筋膜疼痛综合征(MPS)是慢性非特异性颈部疼痛患者最常见的诊断结果。它会影响人们的工作表现、工作效率和生活质量。迄今为止,很少有研究评估非侵入性技术,如国际生物力学疗法-鲍恩疗法(ISBT-Bowen Therapy)在治疗颈部MPS方面的有效性。 目的:研究鲍恩疗法对症状持续超过六周的肌筋膜疼痛综合征的治疗效果。该研究还将考察ISBT-鲍恩疗法对功能增强、生活质量以及身心健康的长期影响。 方法:这是一项前瞻性、单盲随机对照试验(RCT)。共招募了90名肌筋膜性颈部疼痛患者,并将他们随机分为两组,一组在12周内接受8次ISBT-鲍恩疗法治疗(n = 45),另一组继续接受常规治疗(n = 45)。在基线、基线后12周和24周测量压力疼痛阈值(PPT)、颈椎活动范围(CROM)、数字评分疼痛分数、颈部功能障碍指数(NDI)、SF-12健康调查(SF-12)第2版、广泛性焦虑障碍7项量表(GAD7)和患者健康问卷(PHQ9)。 结果:与对照组相比,ISBT-鲍恩疗法在12周和24周时PPT显著提高。鲍恩疗法后12周,颈椎前屈、侧屈和旋转的活动范围有显著改善,并在24周时保持,除左侧侧屈外。在12周和24周时,鲍恩疗法后NDI、GAD7和PHQ9均降低。鲍恩疗法后12周和24周,SF-12的身体和心理成分总结得分均有所改善。 结论:本研究证实了ISBT-鲍恩疗法对MPS患者的疗效。它能减轻疼痛,改善功能结局,提高生活质量,并缓解情绪症状。
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